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Admin Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admin Officer administered by ISINE Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISINE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹11,000 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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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	₹11,000 (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 ISINE

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Recruitment Adv Cdmpho Kld Pdf	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-30
Click Here	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-13
Negd Hiring Consultant 8211 Technical Program Ma	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Address Contact	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by ISINE

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E NIT 15 of 03 2021 22 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 17 of 02 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 21 of 03 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER 02 Ae Pmsu 2026 27 Pkda	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 Admin Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹11,000 (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 ISINE Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official ISINE recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details to generate a unique login ID.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed online application form, carefully selecting the Administrative Officer post and entering specific academic and professional experience details.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature, strictly adhering to the specified file dimensions.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring a transaction receipt is generated.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the CBT admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admin Officer 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 Test (CBT) - Screening	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, and Basic Computer Literacy.
Stage 2: Descriptive Written Examination - Domain Specialization	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Office Procedure, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, FR-SR, Financial Management, Public Procurement (GeM and GFR 2017), and Administrative Drafting.
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Evaluation of leadership capabilities, communication skills, administrative acumen, problem-solving abilities, and verification of original academic and caste credentials.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Comprehensive medical fitness evaluation by an authorized Central Government Medical Board to ensure physical and mental suitability for the administrative cadre.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Administrative Officer (AO) cadre at ISINE Authority is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted post, positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), along with Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the estimated Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. Mandatory statutory deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), alongside CGHS and professional tax, total roughly Rs. 9,500. This results in a highly competitive net in-hand monthly salary of approximately Rs. 1,04,179, providing a robust financial package aligned with premium Central Government autonomous institutions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the ISINE Authority strictly complies with the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with central mandates, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application registration fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admin Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 Computer Based Test?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting for Stage 2 depends on the merit-based cutoffs.

Will normalization be applied to the scores of the Computer Based Test?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, the standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT will be applied to calculate final scores.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the Administrative Officer post?

No, there is no service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed into permanent service.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited Administrative Officers?

The probation period is two years, during which officers undergo specialized administrative training and must successfully clear the prescribed departmental examinations.

Can candidates from any academic stream apply for the Administrative Officer post?

Yes, a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university is the minimum requirement, though preference and weightage may be given to candidates with MBA or Post Graduate Diplomas in Management.

Where are the primary posting locations for Administrative Officers recruited under ISINE?

Initial postings are typically at the ISINE headquarters in New Delhi, with transfer liabilities to regional centers across major metro cities in India as per administrative requirements.