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Assistant Professor of Commerce

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Professor of Commerce administered by JAMTARA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JAMTARA 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
Assistant Professor of Commerce Date of Joining of Service	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Assistant Professor of Ent	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-24
Block Data Manager	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Block Developement Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-17

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Erection of Temporary Pandals and Stage Including Decoration Saf Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Hiring Taxi Vehicle Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Hiring Tent House Materials and IT Equipments Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2023 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 Assistant Professor of Commerce?

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 JAMTARA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain jamtara.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 Jamtara Authority, click on the online application tab for Assistant Professor of Commerce, and complete the preliminary registration using a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in to initiate the One Time Registration process by securely inputting personal, academic, and professional experience details while ensuring strict adherence to the prescribed eligibility criteria outlined in the notification.

Upload scanned copies of academic transcripts, doctoral degrees, NET/SET certificates, caste documents, and a passport-sized photograph adhering strictly to the stipulated dimensions, file formats, and maximum size limits specified by the board.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to complete the non-refundable application fee transaction via net banking, UPI, or credit card, and instantly download the system-generated e-receipt for future reference and reconciliation.

Download and print the official admit card upon release by logging into the portal using registration credentials, ensuring all personal details, exam center codes, and reporting time instructions are thoroughly verified before the examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Professor of Commerce 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, 2 Hours	Teaching and Research Aptitude, General Awareness and Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, Higher Education System in India
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 3 Hours	Advanced Accounting and Financial Management, Business Economics and Corporate Law, Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax, Marketing Management and International Business
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational and Professional Certificates, Caste, Domicile, and EWS Validity Checks, General Fitness Assessment by Medical Board, Character and Antecedent Verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2	Aggregate Score Compilation, Category-wise Merit Generation, Cadre Allocation and Institutional Placement, Issuance of Formal Appointment Letters

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Professor of Commerce under the Jamtara Authority is governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission, slotted into Academic Level 10 of the Pay Matrix, with a corresponding entry basic pay of 57,700 INR. Under the anticipated 8th CPC frameworks, basic structures will likely absorb current DA escalations. The current compensation includes Dearness Allowance calculated at 53 percent of basic pay amounting to 30,581 INR, and House Rent Allowance ranging across X, Y, and Z class cities from 9 percent to 27 percent (taking standard 18 percent for Tier-II as 10,386 INR). Transport Allowance stands at 3,600 INR plus applicable DA thereon (approx 5,508 INR total). This culminates in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately 104,175 INR. Deductions including the National Pension System at 10 percent of basic plus DA (8,828 INR) and professional tax result in an estimated in-hand net salary of approximately 94,500 INR per month, excluding annual increments and medical allowances.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation policies strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training guidelines and state directives. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes non-creamy layer candidates are entitled to a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities receive a 10-year age relaxation, extending up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC applicants. Economically Weaker Sections are accommodated under the 10 percent vertical reservation quota, subject to the production of an income and asset certificate issued by a competent authority. Female candidates across categories enjoy fee concessions as specified in the recruitment notification, and horizontal reservation is applied for women and ex-servicemen as per statutory mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Professor of Commerce

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically 40 percent for Unreserved candidates, 36.5 percent for BC-II, 34 percent for BC-I, and 32 percent for SC, ST, and Female candidates, subject to downward revision if vacancies remain unfilled.

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

Yes, standard percentile-based normalization formulas established by academic examination boards will be applied to account for variations in difficulty levels across different shifts.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are required to execute a surety service bond of a specified monetary value, committing to serve the authority for a minimum mandatory duration of three years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Assistant Professor cadre?

Newly appointed candidates must successfully complete a mandatory probation period of two years, which may be extended based on performance reviews and satisfactory completion of departmental training.

Does the commerce syllabus include contemporary taxation and corporate governance topics?

Yes, the domain syllabus comprehensively covers modern topics including GST amendments, Indian Accounting Standards, corporate governance norms, and international financial reporting standards.

What are the designated posting locations after successful completion of selection?

Selected candidates will be posted across constituent colleges and administrative institutions operating under the jurisdiction of the Jamtara Authority based on institutional requirements and merit counselling.