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Animal Handler Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Animal Handler Interview Held on administered by IRDAI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IRDAI 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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Administrative Data Officer Temporary P 5355 Walk in Interview Held on 08	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2020-01-22
Animal Handler Temporary P 7484 Walk in Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-10-28
Project Assistant Cum Physiotherapist Temporary P 5402	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-12-28
Project Assistant Engg P 8340 Interview Held on	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by IRDAI

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Advertisement of Expression of Interest Eoi Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ae Alv TENDER 04 2023 24 Dated	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Aee Ssd Alv TENDER 03 2026 27 Dated	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
AIIMS New Delhi TENDER Id 2026 Aimsd 903656 1 Global	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 Animal Handler Interview Held on?

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 IRDAI Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official IRDAI portal, navigate to the Careers section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid email, mobile number, and basic demographic credentials to generate login details.

Log into the recruitment portal, select the Animal Handler position, and fill out the detailed online application form including educational qualifications, prior experience, and personal background information.

Upload scanned copies of required documents including passport photograph, signature, educational certificates, identity proof, caste certificate, and relevant animal handling or care experience certificates in prescribed formats.

Pay the requisite application fee via integrated online payment gateways using net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring successful receipt generation for verification during subsequent recruitment stages.

Regularly monitor the portal for notification updates, download the admit card or interview call letter once issued, and verify all details regarding interview date, venue, and reporting time.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Animal Handler Interview Held on 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: Written Screening & General Aptitude Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes Duration	General Awareness, Basic Animal Care & Hygiene, Safety Protocols, Elementary English & Hindi Comprehension
Stage 2: Practical Skill Test & Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes Duration	Animal Handling Techniques, First Aid for Animals, Sanitation Practices, Behavioral Evaluation & Interpersonal Skills
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature, 1 Day	Original Document Verification, Caste and Category Authenticity, Fitness Certificate by Authorized Medical Board, Background Antecedents Check
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Merit Based Assessment	Combined Weighted Score of Screening & Interview, Reservation Category Cut-offs, Waitlist Generation, Final Appointment Letter Issuance

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Animal Handler post at IRDAI is aligned with 7th Pay Commission Pay Level 1 (Pay Band ₹5200-20200 with Grade Pay ₹1800), with an initial entry Basic Pay of ₹18,000 per month. Under current central directives, Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% adds ₹9,540. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% yields ₹5,400 per month. Transport Allowance (TA) at Level 1 in higher TPEA cities is ₹1,350 plus DA on TA (₹716), totaling ₹2,066. The gross monthly remuneration calculates to approximately ₹35,006. Standard statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS Tier-I employee contribution of 10% of Basic + DA = ₹2,754) and Professional Tax reduce the net in-hand monthly salary to approximately ₹32,000 to ₹32,250 prior to optional group insurance schemes.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Animal Handler post in IRDAI adheres strictly to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation directives for Central Bodies. Upper age relaxations are extended to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates by 5 years, and Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) candidates by 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive 10 years relaxation (relaxable up to 15 years if combined with SC/ST). A 10% vertical reservation is provided for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to valid income and asset certificates. Women and PwBD candidates are exempted from application processing fees as per government rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Animal Handler Interview Held on

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff criteria for the Animal Handler interview?

Cutoffs are determined based on aggregate scores in the written screening test and practical interview, varying by category (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) as per IRDAI selection committee guidelines.

Is normalization applied to scores in the preliminary test?

If the preliminary screening examination is conducted across multiple shifts, standard statistical normalization techniques approved by DoPT are utilized to equalize difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond required for the Animal Handler post at IRDAI?

Candidates are not required to execute a monetary service bond, but must agree to serve a mandatory probation period upon appointment.

What is the probation period duration for newly appointed Animal Handlers?

Newly selected candidates undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and practical aptitude are continuously evaluated.

What specific topics should candidates focus on for the interview syllabus?

Focus areas include basic animal handling, preventive health care, sanitation of animal housing, emergency response, safety protocols, and general environmental hygiene.

What are the primary posting locations for this position within IRDAI?

Primary postings are located at the IRDAI Headquarters in Hyderabad or regional offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, subject to administrative requirements.