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INST Cadre Recruitment Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for INST Cadre Recruitment Notification administered by INST Authority (Chhattisgarh).

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: Chhattisgarh

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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
Post Code 01	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 INST Cadre Recruitment Notification?

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

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

Log in to the dashboard to complete the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, professional experience, and research publications are entered accurately as per the official notification requirements.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents, including the matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, caste validity certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with a clear white background.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the application fee via Net Banking, Credit Card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to Success before final submission.

Submit the finalized application and download the system-generated PDF copy for future reference; admit cards will be issued electronically via the portal approximately two weeks before the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for INST Cadre Recruitment Notification 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, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Current Affairs with a focus on Science and Technology developments.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Nano-science, Material Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics, Analytical Instrumentation, and Research Methodology specific to the INST functional requirements.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic transcripts, experience letters, and a comprehensive medical fitness examination conducted by a government-authorized Chief Medical Officer.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Interview	100 Marks (Interview)	Assessment of technical competency, personality traits, leadership potential, and alignment with the strategic research goals of the Institute of Nano Science and Technology.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The INST Cadre recruitment typically aligns with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, specifically Level 10 for Group A posts with an entry basic pay of 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 29,733. For a Class Y city like Mohali, House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 20 percent adds 11,220. Transport Allowance (TA) is calculated at 3,600 plus DA (1,908), totaling 5,508. The Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately 1,02,561. Deductions include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution, which is 10 percent of Basic plus DA (8,583), along with Professional Tax and CGEGIS. The estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 88,000 and 92,000 depending on income tax slabs. While the 8th CPC is yet to be formally implemented, projections suggest a significant multiplier effect on the fitment factor, potentially raising the entry basic pay by 25 percent in the upcoming cycle.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The INST recruitment strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums regarding reservation. SC and ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation is maintained for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Furthermore, women candidates and internal departmental employees are often granted fee concessions and age relaxations to promote gender diversity and career progression within the central autonomous framework, ensuring equitable representation across all technical and administrative levels.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — INST Cadre Recruitment Notification

Is there a service bond for the INST Cadre?

Yes, selected candidates for Group A technical posts may be required to execute a service bond for a minimum period of three years.

What is the probation period for new recruits?

The standard probation period is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation into the permanent cadre of the Institute.

How is the normalization of scores conducted?

If the exam is held in multiple shifts, the equi-percentile method is used to normalize scores across different difficulty levels of question papers.

What are the primary posting locations?

The primary posting is at the INST headquarters in Mohali, Punjab, though officers may be deputed to other DST-funded research clusters.

Is the syllabus updated for the 2024-25 cycle?

Yes, the syllabus now includes recent advancements in Green Nanotechnology and the National Quantum Mission guidelines to reflect current research priorities.

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the general category?

Generally, a minimum of 50 percent in the screening test is required, though the final cutoff depends on the total vacancy-to-candidate ratio.