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The List of Selected Candidates the Post of Jrf

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The List of Selected Candidates the Post of Jrf administered by ITAT Authority (Manipur).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ITAT Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-06-20 Posting Jurisdiction: Manipur

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Recruitment of Project Assistant Und	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
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

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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 The List of Selected Candidates the Post of Jrf?

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 2025-06-20. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ITAT Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain itat.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 ITAT recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar-linked identity verification for secure profile creation.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to select the JRF recruitment notification, fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately, and upload scanned copies of mandatory certificates in prescribed formats.

Upload recent passport-sized photographs and digital signatures adhering strictly to the specified pixel dimensions and file size limits to ensure the application is not rejected during the automated scrutiny.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring a transaction receipt is generated and saved for future reference.

Finalize the submission by downloading the completed application form and the system-generated acknowledgement slip, which serves as the primary document for tracking status and downloading the eventual admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The List of Selected Candidates the Post of Jrf 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, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness with focus on Indian Polity and Taxation Laws.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Legal Research, Income Tax Act, 1961, Appellate Tribunal Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Interpretation of Statutes.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of academic credentials, research publications, caste/category certificates, and a mandatory medical fitness examination by a government-authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to the fulfillment of all eligibility criteria and reservation norms.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) typically aligns with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10, reflecting a professional research cadre. The entry basic pay is set at Rs 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the component adds Rs 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: X (27%) at Rs 15,147, Y (18%) at Rs 10,098, or Z (9%) at Rs 5,049. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at Rs 3,600 plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary in a Class X city approximates Rs 1,04,580. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs 8,583) and Professional Tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 92,000 and Rs 95,000 per month, subject to specific state-level tax variations and individual insurance schemes.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Reservation is provided as follows: SC (5 years), ST (5 years), and OBC-NCL (3 years) age relaxation. PwBD candidates receive 10 years of age relaxation. A 10% vertical quota is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Women candidates and those from SC/ST/PwBD categories are generally exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions. All candidates claiming reservation must produce valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed format during the document verification stage to ensure eligibility for the respective category quotas.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The List of Selected Candidates the

Is there a service bond for JRFs at ITAT?

Yes, selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond to serve the organization for a minimum period of two years, failing which a penalty is applicable.

How is the cutoff determined for the JRF exam?

The cutoff is determined based on the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the paper, and the performance of the top-tier candidates across all categories.

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

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

What is the probation period for this post?

The standard probation period for JRFs at ITAT is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation of the permanent appointment.

Can I request a posting location of my choice?

Posting is subject to administrative requirements and availability of vacancies across various ITAT benches in India; candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in the country.

Does the syllabus include current affairs related to taxation?

Yes, the syllabus includes significant weightage for current affairs, specifically focusing on recent amendments to the Income Tax Act and landmark judgments by the ITAT.