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Assistant Professor Grade I

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Professor Grade I administered by JALANDHAR Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JALANDHAR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2022-04-11 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Professor Grade I?

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 2022-04-11. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JALANDHAR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official Jalandhar Authority recruitment portal, initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar verification to generate a unique candidate ID.

Log in using the generated credentials to access the Assistant Professor Grade I application form, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are entered accurately as per official certificates.

Upload scanned copies of required documents including educational degrees, research publications, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the specified format and size as per the portal guidelines.

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

Finalize the submission, print the completed application form for future reference, and monitor the portal for official notifications regarding the release of admit cards for the scheduled examination stages.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Professor Grade I 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 Aptitude, Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Current Affairs related to Higher Education policies.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced subject-specific knowledge, research methodology, pedagogical techniques, and recent developments in the relevant academic discipline.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, research publications, experience certificates, and mandatory physical fitness assessment by a government medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on weighted scores from Stage 1 and Stage 2, adhering to statutory reservation quotas and vacancy distribution.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Assistant Professor Grade I positions typically align with Academic Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is fixed at 79,800 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 42,294 INR. Assuming a Class X city, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 27 percent of basic pay, totaling 21,546 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) for this grade is approximately 7,200 INR plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary is estimated at 150,840 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10 percent of basic plus DA (approx. 12,209 INR) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 135,000 and 138,000 INR per month, subject to specific state-level tax variations and individual income tax liabilities.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Reservation benefits are provided to SC/ST candidates with a 5-year age relaxation, OBC-NCL candidates with 3 years, and PwBD candidates with 10 years. A 10 percent vertical reservation is earmarked for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category. Women candidates are granted fee concessions as per prevailing government norms. All claims for reservation must be supported by valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities. The selection process ensures transparency by maintaining roster-based vacancy distribution, ensuring that horizontal and vertical reservations are applied correctly at each stage of the merit list preparation.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Professor Grade I

What is the typical cutoff trend for this position?

Cutoffs are determined based on the number of applicants, difficulty level, and total 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 parity across different question paper sets.

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 years, to ensure commitment to the institution.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for Assistant Professor Grade I is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation of service.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus?

The detailed syllabus is available in the official recruitment notification PDF hosted on the Jalandhar Authority website under the careers section.

Are posting locations transferable?

Yes, as a government-affiliated role, the position is transferable within the jurisdiction of the Jalandhar Authority based on administrative requirements.