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Applications Invited Ph D Programme of Acsir August 2022 January

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Applications Invited Ph D Programme of Acsir August 2022 January administered by ITIHARYANA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ITIHARYANA 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Applications in the Prescribed Are Invited from Eligible Candida	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Applications Invited Trees Outside Forests Tof Information Center	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Assistant Hindi Education Officer Aheo at Level 8 and 4490	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-06
Assistant Ladc Under District Legal Services Authority	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
Nib for Design Laying Testing Commissioning and Maintenance of Altern Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nib for Digitization Microfilming of Records of Govt Departments Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nib for Procurement Installation and Maintenance of Ekyc	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nib for Procurement of One Year Complete Annual Technical	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 Applications Invited Ph D Programme of Acsir August 2022 January?

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 ITIHARYANA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official AcSIR admission portal to initiate the registration process by providing a valid email ID and mobile number to generate unique login credentials for the August 2022 session.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by entering comprehensive personal details, academic history from secondary school to post-graduation, and selecting the specific CSIR laboratory or ITI Haryana research wing.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of the candidate photograph, digital signature, qualifying degree certificates, and valid national-level fellowship award letters (NET/GATE) in the prescribed PDF or JPEG formats as per specifications.

Remit the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or UPI, ensuring the transaction reference number is saved for future verification.

Perform a final review of the submitted data before clicking the freeze button, then download and print the auto-generated application form and admit card for the subsequent screening interview stages.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Applications Invited Ph D Programme of Acsir August 2022 January 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: Academic Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying / Merit Based	Evaluation of CGPA/Percentage in Master's degree, validity of National Level Fellowships like CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or DST-INSPIRE, and relevance of previous research publications.
Stage 2: Research Aptitude Test (RAT)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Logical reasoning, analytical ability, research methodology, data interpretation, basic mathematical sciences, and English communication skills required for scientific documentation.
Stage 3: Technical Interview and Presentation	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	In-depth subject knowledge in the chosen domain (Chemical, Physical, or Biological Sciences), proposed research statement, problem-solving approach, and laboratory technique familiarity.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying	Verification of original academic transcripts, caste/category certificates, fellowship award letters, and a comprehensive medical examination to ensure fitness for laboratory-based research duties.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The PhD Programme under AcSIR, facilitated through the ITIHARYANA Authority for technical research cadres, aligns with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10, typically reserved for entry-level Scientists or Research Officers. The starting Basic Pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53%, an additional Rs. 29,733 is credited. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is tiered: Class X cities receive 30% (Rs. 16,830), Class Y 20% (Rs. 11,220), and Class Z 10% (Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) for urban centers is Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA. The Gross Monthly Salary for a candidate in a Class X city reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,500. After mandatory deductions for the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA and other statutory taxes, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs. 98,000, reflecting the high-value compensation for 8th CPC-ready research roles.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Haryana Government reservation rosters. Statutory age relaxations are provided: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is earmarked for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the latest Office Memorandum. Women candidates are often granted fee exemptions and age concessions to promote gender diversity in STEM. Candidates must produce valid, updated certificates during document verification to claim benefits under these centralized statutory policies.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Applications Invited Ph D Programme

What is the minimum cutoff for the AcSIR PhD screening process?

The cutoff is dynamic, typically requiring a minimum of 60% marks in the Master's degree and a valid JRF/SRF rank in CSIR-UGC NET or a high percentile in GATE.

Is normalization applied to the Research Aptitude Test scores?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equi-percentile normalization method is used to ensure parity among candidates.

Is there a service bond associated with the PhD programme?

Candidates receiving fellowships are generally required to sign an undertaking to complete the PhD tenure, failing which they may need to refund the stipend amounts.

What is the duration of the probation or residency period?

The initial two years of the PhD are considered a residency/probationary period where the candidate's progress is reviewed by a Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC).

Does the syllabus include domain-specific engineering topics?

Yes, for candidates applying under the Engineering Sciences faculty, the syllabus includes advanced engineering mathematics and core specialization subjects like Thermodynamics or Electronics.

Where will the primary posting or research location be?

Selected candidates will be posted at the specific CSIR Laboratory or ITI Haryana affiliated research center they selected during the application process.