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Annexure Viii Mot Recruitment and Promotion Rules with Amendments

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Annexure Viii Mot Recruitment and Promotion Rules with Amendments administered by ISTM Authority (Punjab).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISTM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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. 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

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
ISTM Cadre Recruitment Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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 Annexure Viii Mot Recruitment and Promotion Rules with Amendments?

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 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

Visit the official recruitment portal of ISTM Authority and complete the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal details, active mobile number, valid email address, and generating login credentials.

Log into the recruitment portal, select the specific Annexure VIII MoT notification, and meticulously enter academic qualifications, service history, pedagogical experience, and administrative credentials.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including educational marksheets, degree certificates, experience certificates, category certificates, signature, and a recent passport-sized photograph following prescribed format specifications.

Remit the non-refundable application fee using the integrated online payment gateway via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI, and securely download the generated fee payment receipt.

Review all entered details in the draft preview, submit the final online application form, print a copy for reference, and monitor the portal for admit card release announcements.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Annexure Viii Mot Recruitment and Promotion Rules with Amendments 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 Test / Computer Based Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), General Financial Rules (GFR), Public Procurement, CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, and RTI Act 2005.
Stage 2: Technical & Pedagogical Domain Assessment	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	Training Need Analysis (TNA), Design of Training (DoT), Facilitation Skills, Master Trainer Methodology, Instructional Design, Evaluation of Training Programs, and Advanced Secretariat Administration.
Stage 3: Micro-Teaching Presentation & Personal Interview	50 Marks / 45 Minutes	Practical demonstration of a live micro-teaching session, presentation on modern administrative governance, interactive interview assessing domain expertise, communication capability, and leadership aptitude.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage / Half Day	Physical verification of original educational certificates, service records, NOC from current employer, caste/category certificates, background character verification, and standard medical fitness examination per CS(MA) rules.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework applicable to the Annexure VIII MoT cadre at ISTM Authority, the post is structured under Pay Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with an initial Entry Basic Pay of INR 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53%, the monthly DA allowance amounts to INR 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is structured across Class X, Y, and Z cities at 30%, 20%, and 10% respectively, yielding INR 16,830 for Class X metropolitan postings like New Delhi. Transport Allowance (TA) for Level 10 officers in higher TPEA locations stands at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. Consequently, the estimated Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city posting reaches INR 1,13,679. Following statutory deductions including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS - INR 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary ranges between INR 1,02,000 and INR 1,04,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly complies with the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year upper age relaxation, cumulative with category relaxations where admissible. A 10% vertical reservation is provided for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates holding valid Income and Asset Certificates. Female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application processing fee per standard Central Government welfare norms.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Annexure Viii Mot Recruitment and P

What factors determine the final cutoff marks for the Annexure VIII MoT positions at ISTM Authority?

Final cutoff marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, difficulty level of the screening and domain written examinations, overall candidate performance, and strict adherence to category-wise statutory reservation quotas.

Is score normalization applied if the written exam is held in multiple shifts?

Yes, if the screening examination is conducted across multiple sessions or shifts, a standard statistical equi-percentile normalization method approved by Central Government guidelines is utilized to ensure parity.

Is there a mandatory service bond or minimum service commitment upon appointment?

Appointees are governed by standard Central Government service conditions; while a financial bond is generally not required, candidates selected via deputation or direct recruitment must complete prescribed mandatory service commitments.

What is the probation period for direct recruits under this cadre?

Directly recruited officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which they must successfully complete prescribed induction training modules and performance evaluations conducted by ISTM Authority.

Where can candidates access the complete syllabus and suggested reading materials for the domain test?

The detailed syllabus, reference literature, and recommended manuals including CSMOP and GFR are officially published on the ISTM recruitment portal along with the detailed vacancy circular.

Where will selected candidates be posted, and are transfer liabilities applicable?

Selected candidates are primarily posted at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) in New Delhi, but hold all-India service liability and may be transferred to connected training centers or offices as per operational requirements.