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ISTM Cadre Recruitment Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for ISTM Cadre Recruitment Notification administered by ISTM Authority (Punjab).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISTM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Punjab

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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 ISTM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
3edilogig	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
3rd List of Undelivered Cheques Which Were Issued to the Applicants Who Had	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Annexure Viii Mot Recruitment and Promotion Rules with Amendments	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Annual General Transfer 2024 Orders Dated of the PCS	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2020-01-13

Active Procurement Tenders by ISTM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E TENDER for the Work of Annual Rate Contract for Civil	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for the Work of Repairing of Road from Director	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for the Work of Upgradation by Way of Providing False	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER 26 Ee Pmu Pbvr 2026 27 Alv	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 ISTM Cadre Recruitment Notification?

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 ISTM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official ISTM or DoPT recruitment portal to initiate One Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to complete the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional experience, and permanent address as per the matriculation certificate and official records.

Upload scanned high-resolution images of the candidate's photograph, signature, and relevant category or disability certificates in the prescribed JPEG or PDF formats, ensuring file sizes meet the specified limits.

Remit the requisite application fee through the integrated SBI e-Pay gateway using Net Banking, Debit/Credit cards, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to 'Success' in the portal.

Perform a final review of the submitted data, download the generated application PDF for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card for the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for ISTM Cadre Recruitment Notification 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	200 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness with a focus on current national affairs.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization (Descriptive)	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), Noting and Drafting, CCS (Conduct) Rules, and Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR).
Stage 3: Computer Proficiency and Skill Test	Qualifying Only	Data entry speed of 35 wpm in English, MS Word formatting, Excel spreadsheet functions, and PowerPoint presentation design basics.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Non-Scoring / Mandatory	Authentication of original academic transcripts, caste validity certificates, and medical fitness assessment as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare standards.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The ISTM Cadre Recruitment typically targets Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to a Grade Pay of 4600. The entry-level basic pay is fixed at 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the DA component amounts to 23,797. For Class X cities, House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 30% adds 13,470, while Class Y and Z receive 20% and 10% respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) for higher TPTA cities is 3,600 plus DA on TA (1,908), totaling 5,508. The Gross Monthly Salary for a New Delhi posting (Class X) reaches approximately 87,675. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA) at 6,870 and Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and Insurance (CGEGIS) contributions, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately 79,500. This structure is subject to revision under the upcoming 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines regarding reservations. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) receive 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is maintained for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res). Furthermore, women candidates and applicants from SC/ST/PwBD categories are generally exempted from the payment of application fees to promote inclusive participation in the central civil services.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — ISTM Cadre Recruitment Notification

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 CBT?

The minimum qualifying marks are typically 40% for Unreserved, 35% for OBC/EWS, and 30% for SC/ST categories, though actual selection depends on the merit-based vacancy ratio.

Is there a normalization process for scores across different shifts?

Yes, a standard equi-percentile normalization method is applied to account for variations in the difficulty levels of question papers across multiple examination shifts.

Does this cadre require a mandatory service bond upon joining?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes successful completion of foundational training.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period?

The probation period is 24 months, during which officers undergo intensive training at ISTM on administrative law, financial rules, and secretariat practices before confirmation.

Are the syllabus topics for the descriptive paper available in Hindi?

Yes, candidates have the option to answer the descriptive paper in either English or Hindi, in accordance with the Official Language Policy of the Union.

Where are the primary posting locations for the ISTM Cadre?

The primary posting is at the ISTM Campus in New Delhi, although officers may be deputed to various Ministries or Departments under the Central Secretariat Service umbrella.