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Engineer Recruitment Be B Tech M E M Tech Phd

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Engineer Recruitment Be B Tech M E M Tech Phd administered by ISM Authority (Andaman and Nicobar Islands).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-07 Posting Jurisdiction: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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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

Related Active Openings under ISM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Selected Candidate Interview Eyetracker	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Research Intern Under Serb Project in	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	27-07-2026
Selected Candidate Project Assistant Under Nrida Mord G	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
The Post of Junior Research Fellow	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2028-12-22

Active Procurement Tenders by ISM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Computer Hardware Software TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Computer Hardware Software Accessories TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Computer Monitor V2 Q2 Category Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Corporate Brochure TENDER	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 Engineer Recruitment Be B Tech M E M Tech Phd?

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 2026-07-07. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ISM Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official ISM Authority recruitment portal, access the candidate portal, and complete One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid mobile credentials, active email address, and demographic identity details.

Log in using system-generated credentials, select the specific Engineering discipline based on qualification (BE/BTech/ME/MTech/PhD), and meticulously populate the comprehensive academic, research, and professional experience forms.

Upload high-resolution scanned digital copies of recent passport photograph, signature, degree certificates, category certificates, and dissertation or gate scorecards strictly adhering to specified pixel dimensions and PDF/JPEG formats.

Remit the requisite non-refundable statutory application fee through the integrated multi-option payment gateway via Net Banking, UPI, or Debit/Credit Card, ensuring transaction receipt generation and status reconciliation.

Perform a final preview validation of all submitted data fields, submit the final application form, and download the confirmation slip for entry permit issuance and subsequent computer-based test admit card download.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Engineer Recruitment Be B Tech M E M Tech Phd 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 Test (CBST)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes Duration	General Aptitude, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Ability, Verbal English Proficiency, Engineering Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability, and Numerical Methods), and Basic Engineering Sciences.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	200 Marks, 180 Minutes Duration	Advanced Discipline Specialization (Semiconductor Physics, VLSI Design, Microelectronics, Embedded Systems, Material Science, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Nanotechnology, and Thermal/Fabrication Engineering) with objective and descriptive problem-solving.
Stage 3: Technical Interview and Research Presentation	100 Marks, 45 Minutes Duration per Candidate	Evaluation of B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D. research thesis, project implementation, domain depth, conceptual problem solving, semiconductor fabrication roadmap understanding, patents/publications defense, and technical adaptability.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Pre-Employment Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature (Pass/Fail)	Scrutiny of original academic credentials, equivalence certifications, caste/community validity, experience authentications, followed by standard Class-I Central Government Gazetted medical fitness assessment by an authorized Medical Board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Candidates appointed under the ISM Authority Engineer Recruitment (BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, PhD cadre) are placed in Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) indexed at 53%, the DA component amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is categorized by city classification: Class X (30% at Rs. 16,830), Class Y (20% at Rs. 11,220), and Class Z (10% at Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816) in higher TPTA cities, totaling Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Emoluments in a Class X city reach approximately Rs. 1,13,679. Statutory deductions include National Pension System (NPS Tier-I) contribution at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), CGEGIS, and Professional Tax, yielding an estimated net monthly in-hand salary of Rs. 1,03,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation and age concession benefits strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), with cumulative relaxations for PwBD-SC/ST (15 years) and PwBD-OBC (13 years). Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are allocated a 10% vertical reservation subject to valid annual income and asset certificates. Exemptions from application processing fees are extended to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and all women candidates across all categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Engineer Recruitment Be B Tech M E

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks prescribed for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations?

The ISM Authority mandates minimum qualifying marks of 50% for Unreserved/EWS categories, 45% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 40% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will a score normalization method be applied across multi-session examination shifts?

Yes, if the Computer Based Screening Test is administered across multiple operational shifts, the standard equipercentile or percentile-based normalization formula established by DoPT guidelines will be deployed.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment as an Engineer?

Selected candidates must execute a mandatory service agreement bond of Rs. 3,00,000 to serve the ISM Authority for a minimum continuous duration of three years following induction training.

What is the probation period for newly appointed engineers holding BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, or Ph.D. degrees?

Appointees undergo a statutory probation period of two years from the date of joining, extendable at the discretion of the Competent Authority subject to performance appraisal.

Is the technical syllabus aligned with GATE or advanced university curriculum standards?

The domain specialization syllabus is aligned with the GATE syllabus for graduate engineers, with supplementary advanced microelectronics and research-oriented topics applicable for M.Tech and Ph.D. candidates.

Where are the primary initial posting locations for recruited engineering personnel?

Initial postings are stationed at ISM Authority headquarters in New Delhi, regional technology hubs, or associated semiconductor and advanced R&D fabrication centers across India with All-India transfer liability.