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Field Investigator

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Field Investigator administered by ISTRAC Authority (All India / Central).

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

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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

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Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract of 800 Kld Stp and 30 Kld Etp N Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Field Investigator?

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 ISTRAC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official ISTRAC recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar-linked identity verification details for future login.

Log in to the dashboard to select the Field Investigator notification, fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately, ensuring all entries match official certificates to avoid disqualification during verification.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and educational testimonials in the specified format and size as per the technical guidelines provided in the official recruitment notification document.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking, ensuring the transaction status is updated to success before exiting.

Download the final submitted application form and payment receipt for personal records. Admit cards will be issued online via the portal closer to the examination date, requiring login credentials.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Field Investigator 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	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General English proficiency.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Field survey methodologies, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and basic computer applications.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic certificates, caste/category proofs, and physical fitness assessment as per government standards.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations, subject to category-wise cutoff marks.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Field Investigator role under ISTRAC typically aligns with Level 4 or 5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Assuming Level 4, the entry basic pay is Rs 25,500. With the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent, the DA component is Rs 13,515. House Rent Allowance varies by city classification: X (27 percent), Y (18 percent), or Z (9 percent), calculated on basic pay. Transport Allowance is provided based on the pay level and city tier. Gross monthly emoluments range between Rs 42,000 and Rs 46,000 depending on the posting location. After mandatory deductions including 10 percent of Basic plus DA for the National Pension System (NPS) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary typically ranges from Rs 36,000 to Rs 40,000 per month, subject to specific regional allowances and local tax variations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment adheres to DoPT OM guidelines regarding reservation. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to a 10-year age relaxation. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical reservation quota in direct recruitment. Women candidates, along with SC/ST and PwBD applicants, are generally exempted from application fee payments to promote inclusive participation. All relaxations are subject to the production of valid, government-issued certificates in the prescribed format during the document verification stage, failing which candidates are treated under the Unreserved category.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Field Investigator

What is the typical cutoff trend for this examination?

Cutoffs are determined by the difficulty level and number of vacancies, usually ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the Unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected candidates?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically two to three years, as per ISTRAC internal policy.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation of permanent status.

Can the syllabus be downloaded from the portal?

Yes, the detailed syllabus is provided as an annexure within the official recruitment notification available on the ISTRAC website.

What are the likely posting locations?

Postings are typically at ISTRAC ground stations or regional centers across India, subject to organizational requirements and administrative exigencies.