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Biodata Project Scientist I

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Biodata Project Scientist I administered by JALANDHAR Authority (Uttarakhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JALANDHAR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-04 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttarakhand

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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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Assistant Professor Grade Ii	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
For Supplying Sports Goods for Sports Department Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supplying Stationary Goods Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Temporary Electrification on Hiring Basis in Connection with P Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2025 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 Biodata Project Scientist I?

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 2026-07-04. 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 recruitment portal of the JALANDHAR Authority and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal credentials, active mobile number, and verified email address.

Log in using generated credentials, select the specific recruitment notification for Biodata Project Scientist I, and accurately populate educational qualifications, research experience, and personal details in the digital application form.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and relevant academic degrees adhering strictly to the specified file format, dimensions, and maximum size limits stipulated by the authority.

Proceed to the secure online payment gateway integrated within the portal to remit the prescribed application fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and securely save the transaction receipt.

Submit the final application form, download the complete submission confirmation page for personal records, and periodically monitor the portal for official announcements regarding the issuance of the computer-generated admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Biodata Project Scientist 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 Test	100 Marks \| 90 Minutes	General Aptitude and Quantitative Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, General English and Research Methodology, Basic Information Technology and Computer Applications
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Advanced Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Genomics, Proteomics, and Molecular Modeling, Biostatistics and Experimental Design, Database Management Systems and Data Mining in Life Sciences
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature \| As Applicable	Authentication of Original Academic Degrees and Research Publications, Verification of Caste, Category, and Experience Certificates, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by Constituted Board, Biometric Verification and Identity Matching
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Panel Generation	Cumulative Score Derivation	Weightage of Domain Specialization Written Test Performance, Academic Credentials and Post-Qualification Research Experience, Performance Evaluation in Personal Interview if applicable, Final Category-wise Merit List Publication

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Biodata Project Scientist I role under the JALANDHAR Authority operates aligned with Central Government norms, typically mapped to Pay Level 10 or 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) pay matrix, depending on post-doctoral experience. For a standard Level 10 entry, the basic pay starts at Rs. 56,100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent amounting to Rs. 29,733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) categorized under Tier Y cities at 18 percent yielding Rs. 10,098, the compensation scales upward. Including Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus applicable DA thereon, the initial gross monthly salary aggregates to approximately Rs. 101,500. Deductions include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA (approx. Rs. 8,583) and professional taxes, resulting in an estimated initial in-hand net salary of roughly Rs. 91,500 to Rs. 93,000 per month, subject to annual increments and revisions under impending 8th CPC frameworks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for the Biodata Project Scientist I cadre strictly adheres to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines and statutory mandates. Vertical reservations are provisioned as 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC) adhering to the non-creamy layer criteria, and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Horizontal reservations apply to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) offering up to 10 percent relaxation commensurate with functional requirements. Age relaxations are applicable up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for PwBD applicants. Women candidates and specific reserved categories are extended fee concessions as per extant government orders.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Biodata Project Scientist I

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically 40 percent for Unreserved and EWS categories, and 35 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates, though final cutoffs depend on applicant volume and vacancy counts.

Is normalisation applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalisation formulae approved by competent authorities are applied to adjust for variations in difficulty levels across different testing shifts before final score compilation.

Is there a mandatory service bond agreement upon final appointment?

Selected candidates are generally required to execute a service surety bond pledging a mandatory tenure of service with the JALANDHAR Authority or remit liquidated damages as specified in the official recruitment notification.

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

The appointed Biodata Project Scientist I candidates shall remain on probation for a standard duration of two years from the date of joining, extendable at the discretion of the competent authority.

Can candidates from allied biological sciences apply for this position?

Eligibility criteria strictly enumerate acceptable degree disciplines; candidates must possess the exact educational qualifications mentioned in the notification or recognized equivalent degrees in matching domains.

What are the primary posting locations after successful selection?

Selected personnel will primarily be posted at the JALANDHAR Authority headquarters or associated research laboratories, regional centers, and project sites under its administrative jurisdiction.