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Jrf Recruitment Under Iemugv

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Jrf Recruitment Under Iemugv administered by INDIAPOST Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDIAPOST Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2024-01-21 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar 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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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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The Post of One Jrf Under Csir Emr	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-13

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Bid Bess Package for Development of 2500 Mw 10 000 Mwh at Ntpc Thermal Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bidder S Queries Format Word File Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bidders Have Been Qualified for Opening of Financial Bid for the the R Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Biometric and Gps 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 Jrf Recruitment Under Iemugv?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2024-01-21. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from INDIAPOST Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal of INDIAPOST Authority and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing authentic personal details, verified mobile number, and active email address to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using the newly generated credentials to access the JRF application form, fill in comprehensive academic qualifications, research experience, and preferred examination centers as per the detailed employment notification guidelines.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, category certificates, and self-attested academic transcripts strictly adhering to the specified dimension, format, and file size parameters outlined in the portal instructions.

Proceed to the integrated secure payment gateway to remit the requisite non-refundable examination or processing fee via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI, ensuring generation of the final transaction e-receipt.

Submit the final application form and immediately download the confirmation page. Subsequently, monitor the portal for official announcements regarding the issuance and downloading of the electronic admit card for the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Jrf Recruitment Under Iemugv 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, 90 Minutes	General Aptitude and Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, General English and Technical Communication, Basic Computer Literacy and Information Technology
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Advanced Postal Systems and Logistics Management, Operations Research and Supply Chain Analytics, Information Systems Security and Database Management, Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques
Stage 3: Research Proposal Defense and Viva Voce	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Presentation of Proposed Research Synopsis, Defense of Methodology and Objectives, Domain Knowledge Depth and Academic Aptitude, Communication Skills and Critical Thinking
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Authentication of Educational and Professional Certificates, Caste and Category Verification per Government Standards, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment, Background Verification and Character Antecedents

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under the Department of Posts (INDIAPOST Authority) is governed by standard Central Government fellowship norms aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). The basic consolidated stipend for a JRF is Rs 37,000 per month for the initial two years, which is subsequently upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) at Rs 42,000 per month upon satisfactory performance review. In addition to the base stipend, candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), currently pegged at 53 percent of the basic stipend. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is granted at 27 percent, 18 percent, or 9 percent for X, Y, and Z class cities respectively, provided institutional accommodation is not availed. Transport Allowance is applicable as per extant Ministry of Finance rules. The gross monthly emoluments approximately aggregate to Rs 65,000, and after mandatory deductions towards the National Pension System (NPS) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand salary ranges around Rs 59,000 to Rs 62,000 per month depending on the city of posting.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for JRF recruitment under INDIAPOST Authority strictly adheres to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Vertical reservations are implemented with 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Horizontal reservations apply to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) providing up to 10 percent relaxation in specific categories. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for PwBD applicants in accordance with central rules. Women candidates and reserved category applicants are eligible for fee concessions or complete exemptions as stipulated in the official notification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Jrf Recruitment Under Iemugv

What is the criteria for determining the qualifying cutoff marks in the computer-based test?

The qualifying cutoff marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, overall candidate performance, category-wise reservations, and normalization formulas applied across multiple shifts to ensure absolute parity.

Is normalisation of scores applicable if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalization procedures approved by central examining authorities are utilized to adjust score variations arising from differing difficulty levels across multiple examination sessions.

Is there any mandatory service bond required to be executed upon selection as a Junior Research Fellow?

Selected candidates are required to execute a service bond committing to a minimum tenure or project duration, failing which institutional penalty clauses regarding fellowship refund may be enforced.

What is the duration of the probation period associated with this JRF recruitment?

The appointment carries an initial probation period of two years, during which the fellowship progression, research output, and annual progress reports are evaluated for continuation.

Can final year postgraduate students apply for this Junior Research Fellowship position?

Candidates currently in their final semester may apply provisionally, provided they produce their final degree passing certificate and consolidated marksheet at the time of document verification.

What are the primary posting locations for candidates selected under the IEMUGV scheme?

Selected candidates are typically posted at central research facilities, postal directorates, or designated academic partner institutions across major metropolitan cities in India.