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Annual General Transfer 2024 Orders Dated of the PCS

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Annual General Transfer 2024 Orders Dated of the PCS administered by ISTM Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISTM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2020-01-13 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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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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ISTM Cadre Recruitment Notification	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

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 Annual General Transfer 2024 Orders Dated of the PCS?

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 2020-01-13. 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

Navigate to the official ISTM recruitment portal and complete One Time Registration (OTR) by submitting verified Aadhaar details, active mobile number, and valid email address to generate unique login credentials.

Log into the portal to fill the detailed online application form, uploading clear scanned copies of educational certificates, category documents, photograph, and digital signature adhering strictly to specified dimensions.

Provide relevant service history details or cadre preferences, thoroughly previewing all entries to correct typographical errors before final locking of the administrative recruitment application form.

Remit the requisite application processing fee through integrated online payment gateways utilizing UPI, net banking, or debit cards, ensuring generation of a successful transaction receipt.

Download the system-generated acknowledgement slip and monitor the portal for official notifications regarding hall ticket or admit card issuance, downloading it prior to the examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Annual General Transfer 2024 Orders Dated of the PCS 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: Executive Aptitude Screening Test	200 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Studies, Indian Polity, Administrative Law, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	400 Marks / 180 Minutes	Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), Financial Rules, Constitutional Law, Public Administration, Public Policy Formulation
Stage 3: Administrative Personality Test & Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Leadership Assessment, Decision Making Under Pressure, Case Study Analysis, Situational Judgement, Ethics in Governance
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Scored	Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Service History, Category Validity, Medical Fitness Certification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Provincial Civil Services (PCS) cadre officers inducted or detailed under the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) framework are placed in Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of INR 56,100. With Dearness Allowance (DA) revised to 53 percent (INR 29,733), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities stands at 30 percent (INR 16,830) following the DA threshold trigger. Transport Allowance (TA) adds INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), yielding an estimated gross monthly salary of INR 1,13,679. Mandatory deductions include 10 percent of Basic plus DA toward the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to INR 8,583, along with GIS and professional tax. The net estimated monthly in-hand salary ranges between INR 1,02,000 and INR 1,04,000. Anticipated 8th CPC recommendations will further optimize cadre pay scales and executive allowances.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment and cadre management under the ISTM Authority strictly adhere to the statutory reservation directives issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age limit relaxations are applicable for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates up to 5 years, and Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) candidates up to 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation in age. A 10 percent vertical reservation is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res). Female candidates are fully exempted from application fee charges.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Annual General Transfer 2024 Orders

How are the cut-off marks determined for the screening test?

Cut-off marks are computed based on total candidate volume, test difficulty level, category-wise vacancy distribution, and minimum qualifying marks set by the competent authority.

Is a score normalization method applied across multi-shift exams?

Yes, standard equipercentile normalization methods prescribed by DoPT are used when screening examinations are conducted across multiple sessions to ensure equal difficulty scaling.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates must execute an indemnity service bond promising to serve a minimum duration of two years post-inductory training, or reimburse training costs incurred.

What is the standard probation period for newly appointed officers?

The official probation period is two years, during which officers must successfully complete mandatory ISTM foundational training and pass departmental examinations.

Where can candidates access the detailed syllabus for domain papers?

The detailed topic-wise syllabus and recommended reading material are published in the official notification document available on the ISTM online portal.

What is the posting location policy under the Annual General Transfer (AGT)?

Postings are assigned according to the Annual General Transfer policy guidelines, balancing administrative requirements, cadre rotational transfer rules, and submitted location preferences.