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Animal Handler Temporary P 7484 Walk in Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Animal Handler Temporary P 7484 Walk in Interview Held on administered by IRDAI Authority (Jammu and Kashmir).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IRDAI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2025-10-28 Posting Jurisdiction: Jammu and Kashmir

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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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Animal Handler Temporary P 7484 Walk in Interview Held on?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2025-10-28. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official IRDAI website's 'Careers' section to download the prescribed application format and verify eligibility criteria, ensuring all prerequisites for the Animal Handler role are met.

Applicants are required to perform a self-assessment of qualifications and prepare a comprehensive dossier including original certificates, self-attested photocopies, and recent passport-sized photographs for the walk-in registration process.

On the scheduled date, candidates must report to the designated IRDAI venue for physical document verification and biometric attendance, which serves as the primary screening stage for the interview.

Post-verification, eligible candidates undergo a preliminary screening interview where technical knowledge regarding animal behavior, hygiene protocols, and safety standards is evaluated by a specialized departmental selection committee.

Final selection is contingent upon the verification of character antecedents and medical fitness, after which the authority issues an offer of appointment for the temporary position via registered email.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Animal Handler Temporary P 7484 Walk in 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: Document Screening & Eligibility Verification	Qualifying	Age proof, educational certificates, experience in animal husbandry or laboratory animal handling, and category certificates.
Stage 2: Practical Skill Assessment	50 Marks / 60 Mins	Restraining techniques, feeding schedules, cage sanitation, identification of common illnesses, and emergency response protocols for animal-related injuries.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	50 Marks / 20 Mins	Communication skills, psychological suitability for animal care, knowledge of IRDAI's regulatory environment, and ethical considerations in animal handling.
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit	Mandatory	General physical fitness, vision standards, and absence of zoonotic diseases or allergies that could impede performance in an animal facility.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Animal Handler position at IRDAI, categorized under Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, carries an initial basic pay of 18,000 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 9,540 INR. For a Class X city like Hyderabad (IRDAI HQ), House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 30 percent adds 5,400 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at 1,350 INR plus DA on TA, totaling approximately 2,065 INR. The Gross Monthly Salary is estimated at 35,005 INR. After statutory deductions for the National Pension System (NPS) at 10 percent of Basic plus DA (2,754 INR) and professional tax, the in-hand net salary is approximately 31,500 INR. Under the proposed 8th CPC, a fitment factor of 2.86 is anticipated, which could elevate the entry basic pay to 51,480 INR, significantly enhancing the overall compensation package for temporary technical cadres.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, IRDAI adheres to the statutory reservation framework. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-Non Creamy Layer) are granted 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) benefit from a 10-year relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation is earmarked for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Women candidates are often exempted from application fees to promote gender diversity. All reservations require valid, updated certificates issued by competent revenue authorities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Animal Handler Temporary P 7484 Wal

What is the minimum educational qualification for this role?

Candidates must have completed Matriculation (10th Standard) from a recognized board, preferably with a certificate in animal care or laboratory assistant training.

Is there a service bond for this temporary position?

No formal service bond is typically required for temporary P-7484 roles, but a one-month notice period is mandatory for resignation.

Will there be normalization of marks?

Since the selection is based on a walk-in interview and practical test rather than multi-shift CBT, normalization procedures are not applicable.

What is the duration of the probation period?

Temporary appointments usually involve a six-month observation period to assess performance before any extension of the contract is considered.

Where will the primary posting be located?

The primary posting for the Animal Handler role is at the IRDAI headquarters in Hyderabad or its designated research facilities.

Are TA/DA provided for attending the walk-in interview?

No, candidates are required to make their own travel and stay arrangements; IRDAI does not reimburse expenses for the selection process.