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Aptitude Test Recruitment of Section Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Aptitude Test Recruitment of Section Officer administered by IISERPUNE Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IISERPUNE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Drawing for Inscription Plate TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Drive Chain for Crane TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due Date for Bid Submission Has Been Extended Upto 02 00 P M Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 08 of 03 2025 26 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Aptitude Test Recruitment of Section Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IISERPUNE Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iiserpune.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IISER Pune recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and creating a secure password for future login.

Log in to the dashboard to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, work experience, and personal details match the supporting documents for verification purposes.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of the candidate's photograph, signature, caste certificate if applicable, and educational transcripts in the specified PDF or JPEG formats as per the recruitment notification guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee using Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to successful.

Download and print the final submitted application form and wait for the official notification regarding the release of the e-admit card, which is required for the aptitude test.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Aptitude Test Recruitment of Section Officer is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), GFR 2017, CCS Conduct Rules, CCS Leave Rules, and Office Management Procedures.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying	Verification of original academic credentials, experience certificates, and medical fitness as per the standards of IISER Pune.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Stage 1 and 2 scores	Compilation of scores from written examinations followed by the publication of the final list of selected candidates.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Section Officer (SO) position at IISER Pune is categorized under Pay Level 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of 47,600 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, the DA component adds 25,228 INR to the monthly earnings. Pune is classified as a Y-class city for House Rent Allowance (HRA), which is calculated at 20% of the basic pay, totaling 9,520 INR. The Transport Allowance (TA) for a Level 8 officer in a higher TPTA city is 3,600 INR plus DA on TA (1,908 INR), amounting to 5,508 INR. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary is approximately 87,856 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 7,283 INR, Professional Tax, and CGHS contributions, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 78,000 and 80,000 INR. Future 8th CPC implementation is expected to further enhance these base figures.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment at IISER Pune strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums regarding reservation. Candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) receive 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is maintained for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per current mandates. Furthermore, women candidates are often exempted from application fees to promote gender diversity in administrative cadres, ensuring equitable representation across all functional levels of the institute.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Aptitude Test Recruitment of Sectio

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Section Officer aptitude test?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in each paper for the General category and 35% for reserved categories to be considered for the merit list.

Is there a normalization process for scores across different shifts?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions, an equi-percentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity among candidates facing varying difficulty levels.

Does this position require a mandatory service bond upon joining?

No, there is typically no service bond for the Section Officer post, but candidates must serve a mandatory probation period of two years.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period?

The probation period is 24 months, during which performance is monitored; successful completion leads to confirmation in the permanent administrative cadre of IISER Pune.

Will the syllabus include specific questions on the IISER Act?

Yes, the domain specialization paper includes questions on the NITSER Act and the specific statutes governing IISERs to test institutional knowledge.

Are Section Officers liable for transfer to other IISER locations?

While the primary posting is at IISER Pune, the role may involve temporary deputation or transfer to other IISERs based on administrative requirements.