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And Quarantine Camp

Official gazetted recruitment notification for And Quarantine Camp administered by INST Authority (Kerala).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INST Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹10,00,00,000 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Kerala

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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	₹10,00,00,000 (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
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
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 And Quarantine Camp?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹10,00,00,000 (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 recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid identity credentials, mobile number, and email address to generate a unique permanent registration ID.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, work experience, and personal details match the supporting documents to avoid future disqualification during verification.

Upload scanned copies of the recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and essential certificates in the prescribed JPEG or PDF format, adhering strictly to the specified file size and resolution dimensions required.

Remit the application fee through the integrated online payment gateway using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to successful before proceeding to final submission.

Submit the final application and download the system-generated acknowledgment receipt, which will be required for downloading the admit card approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled computer-based examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for And Quarantine Camp 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	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, and Current Affairs.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Animal Husbandry, Quarantine Protocols, Veterinary Public Health, Bio-security Measures, and International Trade Regulations for Livestock.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, and fitness certification as per Central Government medical standards for Group B posts.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Stage 1 and 2	Compilation of aggregate scores from the written examinations subject to clearing the mandatory qualifying criteria in the medical and verification rounds.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the And Quarantine Camp under the INST Authority typically aligns with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6, offering an initial entry basic pay of INR 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) revised to 53% as per the latest central government notifications, the DA component amounts to INR 18,762. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: Class X (30% at INR 10,620), Class Y (20% at INR 7,080), and Class Z (10% at INR 3,540). Transport Allowance (TA) for higher TPTA cities is set at INR 3,600 plus DA on TA, totaling INR 5,508. The estimated Gross Monthly Salary for a candidate posted in a Class X city is approximately INR 70,290. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the net in-hand salary is estimated at INR 64,000 per month. This structure is subject to future 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment follows a strict statutory reservation policy. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive a 5-year upper age limit relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-Non Creamy Layer) are granted a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is earmarked for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per current guidelines. Furthermore, women candidates and applicants from SC/ST/PwBD categories are typically exempted from the payment of application fees to promote inclusive participation across all demographics.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — And Quarantine Camp

What is the normalization method used for multi-shift exams?

The authority employs a standard equi-percentile normalization formula to adjust difficulty variations across different shifts, ensuring a fair and transparent merit evaluation for all candidates.

Is there a service bond associated with this position?

Selected candidates are generally required to execute a service bond for a minimum period of two years, failing which they must reimburse training costs and three months' salary.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The newly recruited officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct are monitored before permanent absorption into the cadre.

Are there specific posting locations for this role?

Initial postings are usually at major international airports, seaports, or land frontier stations where animal quarantine and certification camps are operationally established by the INST Authority.

What is the negative marking scheme in the CBT?

There is a penalty for incorrect answers in the objective type papers, typically involving a deduction of 0.25 marks for every wrong response to discourage blind guessing.

Can candidates from any state apply for this central post?

Yes, as this is a Central Government recruitment under the INST Authority, citizens from all Indian states and union territories meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.