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Post Code 01

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Post Code 01 administered by INST Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INST 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

Related Active Openings under INST

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
INST Cadre Recruitment Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
371j Recruitment	1 Openings	₹8t2 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
And Quarantine Camp	1 Openings	₹10,00,00,000 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Anm Approved Under District Mineral Trust	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by INST

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E TENDER for Supply of Laboratory Reagents Kits and Chemicals	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Supply of Medicines to Lgbrimh to Be Used	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Topographical Survey for Land of Housing and Urban	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER 23 Ee Pmu Pbvr 2026 27 Angly	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 Post Code 01?

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 INST Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official INST recruitment portal to initiate the registration process by providing a valid email address and mobile number to receive unique login credentials and OTP verification.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering comprehensive personal details, permanent address, and detailed educational history from secondary school through the highest qualifying degree for the post.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including the matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, experience letters, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the specified JPEG or PDF format.

Remit the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit Card, or UPI, ensuring the generation of a successful transaction receipt for record-keeping.

Perform a final review of the submitted data before clicking the submit button to generate a system-generated application form and download the provisional admit card for the upcoming screening examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Post Code 01 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 and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and Current Affairs with a focus on Science and Technology developments.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Advanced Nano Science principles, Research Methodology, Laboratory Safety Protocols, and Subject-specific technical expertise relevant to the functional requirements of Post Code 01.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Authentication of original academic transcripts, caste certificates, and experience claims followed by a comprehensive medical fitness assessment as per Central Government health standards.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Interview	100 Marks (Weightage 20%)	Evaluation of technical competence, personality traits, leadership qualities, and a final review of the cumulative performance in the written examination and domain assessment.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for Post Code 01 under INST Authority is categorized under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 10, which corresponds to a Grade Pay of 5400 in the PB-3 scale. The entry-level Basic Pay is set at 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) recently revised to 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 29,733. For candidates posted in Class X cities, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 30 percent is 16,830. Transport Allowance (TA) for this level is 7,200 plus DA on TA, totaling approximately 11,016. The Gross Monthly Salary is estimated at 1,13,679. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10 percent (Basic plus DA) and Professional Tax, the estimated in-hand net salary stands at approximately 98,000. This structure aligns with the anticipated 8th CPC recommendations for periodic basic pay revision and inflationary indexing.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The INST Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums regarding statutory reservations. Age relaxation is provided as 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation is implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Furthermore, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from the payment of application fees to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in public employment sectors.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Post Code 01

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are 50 percent for Unreserved/EWS categories and 45 percent for reserved categories, though actual cutoffs depend on the relative performance of the cohort.

Is there a normalization process for scores across multiple shifts?

Yes, INST utilizes a standard equi-percentile normalization method to ensure parity if the examination is conducted across multiple sessions with varying difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond required upon joining as Post Code 01?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the INST Authority for a minimum period of three years or pay a specified liquidated damages amount.

What is the duration of the probation period for this role?

The standard probation period is two years, during which the officer's performance and conduct are closely monitored before confirmation in the permanent cadre.

Can the syllabus be changed after the notification is released?

The INST Authority reserves the right to modify the syllabus or exam pattern; however, any such changes will be notified on the official website at least 30 days prior.

Where will the initial posting for Post Code 01 be located?

The initial posting is typically at the INST headquarters in Mohali, Punjab, but the officer is liable for transfer to any location within India as per organizational requirements.