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Accepted List of Candidates the Post of Section Officer So

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accepted List of Candidates the Post of Section Officer So administered by IITTM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITTM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-01-31 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
E NIT 07 of 01 2023 24 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 08 of 01 2023 24 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
E TENDER for Supplying and Laying Hydraulic Mould Steel Mould	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 Accepted List of Candidates the Post of Section Officer So?

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 2024-01-31. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITTM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in to upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, matriculation proof, caste certificates, and passport-sized photographs, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Fill out the detailed online application form for the Section Officer post, ensuring accurate entry of work experience, academic qualifications, and preferred examination center choices before saving.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt for future reference.

After successful scrutiny of applications, the accepted candidates list will be published, and admit cards will be issued online, which must be downloaded and printed for exam entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accepted List of Candidates the Post of Section Officer So 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: Written Examination (Paper I - General Studies & Language)	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Indian Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Current Affairs, English Comprehension, and Grammar.
Stage 2: Written Examination (Paper II - Office Procedure & Service Rules)	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, FRSR, GFR 2017, National Tourism Policy, and IITTM Act/Rules.
Stage 3: Skill Test / Computer Proficiency Test	Qualifying, 45 Minutes	MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and typing speed of 35 words per minute in English.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of academic credentials, caste certificates, NOC from current employer, and physical fitness certification.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Section Officer (SO) post at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) is classified as a Group B Gazetted equivalent position, mapped to Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 44,900 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 20% for Class Y cities (Rs. 8,980), along with a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 5,508 (Rs. 3,600 plus DA thereon), the gross monthly salary amounts to approximately Rs. 83,185. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Section Officer is approximately Rs. 75,685, offering a highly competitive compensation package under central government autonomous body norms.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Section Officer at IITTM strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies and guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside standard quotas for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxation is granted as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additionally, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accepted List of Candidates the Pos

How are the category-wise cutoffs determined for the IITTM Section Officer exam?

Cutoffs are determined based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the examination papers, and the overall performance of candidates in each category, ensuring a fair selection ratio.

Will there be a normalization of marks if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple sessions, a standard equipercentile or formula-based normalization method approved by the DoPT will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the selected Section Officers?

There is no mandatory financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period and are subject to standard central government service exit rules.

What is the duration of the probation period for a newly appointed Section Officer at IITTM?

The newly appointed Section Officers will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and administrative capabilities will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Does the syllabus focus more on general administrative rules or tourism-specific policies?

The syllabus is balanced, focusing heavily on Central Government administrative and financial rules (FRSR, GFR, CCS Rules) while also testing general awareness of India's tourism sector and policies.

Where can a selected Section Officer be posted after recruitment?

Selected candidates can be posted at any of the IITTM campuses across India, including Gwalior, Noida, Bhubaneswar, Nellore, or Shillong, depending on administrative requirements.