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The Post of Assistant Project Engineer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Assistant Project Engineer administered by JIPMER Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JIPMER Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E TENDER for Laundry Services to City Based Jktdc Hotels Restaurants	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Laundry Services	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Manpower	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Supply of Hplc System with Assesories	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 Post of Assistant Project Engineer?

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 2026-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JIPMER Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Applicants must visit the official JIPMER recruitment portal, navigate to the active vacancies tab, and complete the initial registration by providing a valid mobile number and email address to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to the portal to initiate the One Time Registration process, carefully filling out personal, academic, and professional experience details, and uploading pre-formatted scanned copies of photograph, signature, and category certificates.

Verify all entered information in the preview section, as modifications are restricted post-submission, and proceed to the secure payment gateway to remit the requisite application fee based on the candidate category.

Upon successful transaction, download and print the final application confirmation page containing the unique registration number and transaction reference for future administrative correspondence and verification.

Monitor the official JIPMER website for regular announcements regarding application status, eligibility scrutiny lists, and the subsequent availability of the hall ticket or admit card for download prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Assistant Project Engineer 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 Test	400 Marks, 90 Minutes	General English and Comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, Basic Computer Applications
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	600 Marks, 120 Minutes	Civil and Structural Engineering Principles, Project Management and Planning, Building Materials and Construction Technology, Estimating Costing and Valuation
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Caste and Experience Certificate Validation, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by JIPMER Board, Biometric Authentication Match
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allotment	Based on Aggregate CBT Score	Normalized Score Compilation, Category-wise Merit Ranking, Resolution of Tie Cases using Date of Birth and Alphabetical Order, Issuance of Offer of Appointment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Post of Assistant Project Engineer under the JIPMER Authority is structured in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 7, mirroring central government engineering cadres. The entry basic pay is established at INR 44,900. In addition to the basic pay, employees receive Dearness Allowance, currently pegged at 53 percent amounting to INR 23,797, and House Rent Allowance ranging from 9 to 27 percent based on the city classification (X, Y, or Z categories), estimated here at Y-class of 18 percent yielding INR 8,082. Transport Allowance is provided at INR 3,600 plus applicable DA. The resulting gross monthly salary is approximately INR 82,379. Statutory deductions under the National Pension System at 10 percent of basic plus DA amount to INR 6,870, along with professional tax and CGHS contributions, resulting in an estimated initial in-hand net salary of approximately INR 74,500 per month.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The reservation of posts strictly adheres to Department of Personnel and Training guidelines and Central Government directives. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates receive a maximum upper age relaxation of 5 years, while Other Backward Classes non-creamy layer candidates are granted 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are eligible for up to 10 years of age relaxation, extending up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC applicants, alongside horizontal reservation. Economically Weaker Sections enjoy a 10 percent vertical reservation subject to income and asset verification certificates issued by competent authorities. Female candidates and reserved category applicants are exempted from application fees as per extant rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Assistant Project Engin

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff score for the computer-based examination?

The minimum qualifying marks for unreserved candidates are typically 50 percent, while for OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, relaxed criteria apply as per Central Government norms.

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

Yes, standard statistical normalization procedures will be applied to account for variations in difficulty levels across different shifts to ensure absolute fairness in merit preparation.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment to the Assistant Project Engineer post?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond committing to serve JIPMER for a specified duration, failing which a predetermined penalty amount becomes payable.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed candidates?

All successful candidates appointed to the cadre will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which performance and conduct are closely monitored.

Does the domain test syllabus cover advanced engineering management topics?

Yes, the domain syllabus includes comprehensive topics covering construction management, project planning tools like Primavera and MS Project, contracts, and safety standards.

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

Appointees are primarily posted at JIPMER Puducherry or its affiliated regional campuses, such as JIPMER Karaikal, based on organizational requirements and administrative directives.