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Recruitment of Project Assistant Und

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Recruitment of Project Assistant Und administered by ITAT Authority (Tamil Nadu).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ITAT Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Shortlisted Candidates Jrf Selection Interview in	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Shortlisted Candidates Project Assistant Under Nri	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Jrf in Serb Project in Cse NIT	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Recruitment of One Field Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Comprehensive Maintenance Contract Cmc for the Ot Industrial Ro Plant of Ho Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Computer Software TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Computer Printer Etc TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Contact Admissions Unit 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 Recruitment of Project Assistant Und?

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 ITAT Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal of the ITAT Authority, navigate to the active recruitments tab, and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) using valid personal details and a unique email identification.

Post OTR generation, applicants must log into their newly created profile, select the Project Assistant Und recruitment advertisement, and accurately populate all mandatory educational, professional, and demographic fields in the online application form.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and educational testimonials strictly adhering to the specified pixel dimensions, file size limits, and format guidelines stipulated in the notification.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite application fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and securely save the transaction reference slip generated upon successful payment completion.

Download and print the fully submitted application form and the payment acknowledgment receipt. Subsequently, monitor the official portal for announcements regarding the issuance and downloading of the computer-based examination admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Recruitment of Project Assistant Und 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 Examination	100 Marks \| 90 Minutes Duration	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with emphasis on Polity and Judiciary, English Language Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes Duration	Project Management Methodologies, Basic Information Technology and Office Automation, Government Financial Rules and Procurement Procedures, Administrative Office Procedures and Record Keeping
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational Certificates, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, Experience Certificate Scrutiny, Standard Medical Fitness Examination by Designated Civil Surgeon
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 Scores	Normalization of Marks across Multiple Shifts, Application of Vertical and Horizontal Reservations, Resolution of Tie Cases, Final Regional Allocation and Joining Formalities

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Recruitment of Project Assistant Und under the ITAT Authority falls under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 5, typically corresponding to the erstwhile Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay of 2800 INR. The entry basic pay is established at 29200 INR per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent, employees receive an additional 15476 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is factored at 27 percent, 18 percent, or 9 percent for X, Y, and Z class cities respectively, amounting to 7884 INR for X class cities. Transport Allowance (TA) stands at 3600 INR plus applicable DA thereon. The estimated gross monthly salary touches approximately 58000 INR in metropolitan locations. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 50000 INR and 52000 INR monthly.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The statutory reservation policy strictly adheres to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Vertical reservations are provisioned at 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC) non-creamy layer, and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Horizontal reservations apply for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) up to 4 percent and eligible ex-servicemen. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for PwBD applicants as per central government norms. Female candidates across all categories and reserved category applicants are exempted from payment of the application fee as per extant rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Recruitment of Project Assistant Un

What is the expected cut-off score for the Project Assistant Und examination?

The cut-off scores vary annually depending on vacancy numbers, paper difficulty, and the total number of applicants, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent for unreserved categories in the computer-based screening test.

Will there be normalization of marks if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard normalization formulas prescribed by central recruiting agencies are applied to adjust for variations in difficulty levels across different examination shifts to ensure absolute fairness.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond committing to a mandatory service period of two to three years with the ITAT Authority, failing which a specified training cost reimbursement must be paid.

What is the duration of the probation period for this cadre?

All newly appointed candidates undergo a statutory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, conduct, and suitability for the cadre are continuously evaluated.

Can final-year college students apply for this recruitment?

No, candidates must possess the essential educational qualifications and final degree certificates on or before the crucial eligibility cut-off date specified in the official notification.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected candidates?

Selected candidates are liable to be posted at any of the ITAT benches located across various cities nationwide based on administrative requirements and subsequent departmental transfers.