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Irc Consultant Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Irc for the post of Consultant. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

District Administration Irc Official Emblem
Recruiting Authority
Irc
Portal: irc.gov.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
2026-09-30

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline2026-09-30

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 2026-09-30. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

1

Visit the official Indian Roads Congress recruitment portal and navigate to the career section to identify the specific consultant notification and review the detailed eligibility criteria and terms of engagement.

2

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid email, mobile number, and personal credentials to generate a unique candidate ID required for tracking all future recruitment activities and portal access.

3

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational certificates, experience letters, and professional certifications in the specified format and size as mandated by the portal guidelines to ensure successful submission.

4

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit, or debit cards, ensuring the transaction status is updated to success before finalizing the application.

5

Download the final submitted application form and the system-generated acknowledgement receipt, which serves as the primary document for verification during the subsequent interview or document scrutiny stages of the process.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Irc Consultant Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam PaperWeightage & DurationCore Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Screening 100 Marks, 90 Minutes General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Basic Computer Proficiency, and English Language Comprehension.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization 200 Marks, 180 Minutes Highway Engineering, Traffic Management, IRC Codes and Standards, Project Management, and Infrastructure Policy.
Stage 3: Personal Interview 50 Marks, 20 Minutes Technical depth, problem-solving capabilities, professional experience, and situational awareness relevant to road infrastructure.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Merit List Qualifying Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, and medical fitness as per government standards.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Consultants at IRC are typically engaged on a contractual basis, often aligned with Level 10 or 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix depending on expertise. For a Level 10 entry basic pay of Rs 56,100, the current DA at 53 percent adds Rs 29,733. HRA for Class X cities (27 percent) adds Rs 15,147, while Transport Allowance (TA) adds Rs 3,600 plus DA thereon. This results in a gross monthly salary of approximately Rs 1,08,000. After mandatory deductions including NPS (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 92,000 and Rs 96,000. Please note that contractual consultants may receive a consolidated monthly remuneration rather than a standard pay scale, which is determined by the specific terms of the engagement letter issued by the Indian Roads Congress.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process adheres strictly to DoPT guidelines regarding reservation. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation, with additional provisions for specific categories. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical reservation in accordance with the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Women candidates and those from reserved categories are often granted fee concessions or exemptions as per the specific notification. All relaxations are subject to the production of valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed format during the document verification stage.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Irc Consultant Recruitment

Is there a service bond for IRC consultants?

Generally, consultancy roles are contractual and do not involve a service bond, though specific project-based assignments may require a non-compete or confidentiality agreement.

What is the typical probation period?

Consultants are usually hired on a fixed-term contract basis; therefore, a formal probation period is replaced by a performance review cycle every six months.

Are there specific posting locations?

Postings are typically at the IRC headquarters in New Delhi, though project-specific consultants may be deployed to regional offices or project sites across India.

How is the cutoff determined?

The cutoff is determined based on the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the domain paper, and the performance of the applicant pool.

Is normalization applied to the scores?

Normalization is only applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts to ensure parity across different sets of question papers.

Can I apply if my experience is in the private sector?

Yes, private sector experience is considered valid provided it is relevant to the domain and supported by authentic experience certificates from recognized organizations.