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Previous Year Question Paper Life Science Recruitment

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Previous Year Question Paper Life Science Recruitment administered by IITP Authority (Madhya Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITP Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2023-07-19 Posting Jurisdiction: Madhya Pradesh

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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
Due Date for Submission of Bids Is Extended Till Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due Date of Bid Submission Is Extended Till Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due Date of Offer Submission Has Been Extended Up to Modificatio Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 12 of 01 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-08-14

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Previous Year Question Paper Life Science Recruitment?

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 2023-07-19. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITP Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IITP recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, past research or laboratory experience, and selecting preferred examination centers across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, postgraduate degrees in Life Sciences, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature in specified formats.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, which must be printed for exam day.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Previous Year Question Paper Life Science Recruitment 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 Cognitive Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language Proficiency, and General Awareness of Scientific Advancements.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Recombinant DNA Technology, and Analytical Techniques in Life Sciences.
Stage 3: Skill Test and Interview	50 Marks, 45 Minutes	Practical laboratory skills, experimental design, instrumentation handling, data analysis, and viva-voce evaluation by the scientific panel.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic transcripts, caste certificates, experience letters, and a comprehensive medical fitness evaluation by authorized medical boards.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Life Science cadre under the IITP Authority is positioned at Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry-level Basic Pay of INR 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to INR 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for Class Y cities (Patna) at 20% (amounting to INR 11,220), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at INR 3,600 plus DA (totaling INR 5,508). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 1,02,561. After mandatory statutory deductions, which include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (INR 8,583) alongside standard Professional Tax and medical schemes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 91,500, subject to future 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the statutory directives issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central empowerment guidelines, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Previous Year Question Paper Life S

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are set at 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC-NCL, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam sessions?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-session normalization method based on percentile scores will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this position?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed into permanent service.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited officers?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored and evaluated.

Are previous years' question papers officially released by the IITP Authority?

Yes, sample question papers and previous years' exam patterns for Life Sciences are uploaded on the official IITP recruitment portal for candidate reference.

Where will the final posting of the selected candidates be located?

The selected candidates will be primarily posted at the main campus of IIT Patna, with opportunities for research collaborations across other central institutes.