JKGAD Recruitment Dossier

Archive Order Price Pay

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Archive Order Price Pay administered by JKGAD Authority (Puducherry).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JKGAD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹10,000 per month (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2021-02-26 Posting Jurisdiction: Puducherry

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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	₹10,000 per month (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

Related Active Openings under JKGAD

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Archive Order Procedure	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Archive Others	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-12-20
Associate Professor Sociology Ews Advt Cupb 22 23 002	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Associate Professor South and Central Asian Studies Ews Ur	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-13

Active Procurement Tenders by JKGAD

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Ten Ida 24 Remaining Work of Plug and Play Pre Fabricated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ten Ida 24 Misc Works in Different Industrial Areas Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ten Ida 24 Construction of Hi Tech Display and Exhibition Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
20 Ten Ida 24 8211 Construction of Drainage Road 038 Other Works at 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 Archive Order Price Pay?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹10,000 per month (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 2021-02-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JKGAD Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in using the generated credentials to access the specific Archive Order Price Pay application dashboard, ensuring all personal, educational, and category details are entered accurately as per official certificates.

Upload scanned copies of original documents including educational marksheets, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format and size as specified in the official notification guidelines.

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

Finalize the submission by reviewing the application preview, printing the completed form, and monitoring the portal for the official notification regarding the release of admit cards for the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Archive Order Price Pay 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 English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness with special focus on Jammu and Kashmir current affairs.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 150 Minutes	Archival management principles, record preservation techniques, administrative order processing, and relevant JKGAD service rules and regulations.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic and category documents, followed by a medical fitness examination conducted by a government-authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to reservation roster compliance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Archive Order Price Pay role under JKGAD Authority typically aligns with Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is set at 35,400 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 18,762 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: 27 percent (X), 18 percent (Y), or 9 percent (Z) of the basic pay. Assuming Class Y city, HRA is 6,372 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) is approximately 3,600 INR plus DA thereon. The gross monthly salary approximates 65,000 to 68,000 INR. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) deductions of 10 percent of basic plus DA and other statutory contributions, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 55,000 and 58,000 INR per month, subject to specific state-level adjustments and local taxation policies.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to DoPT OM guidelines regarding reservation. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for a 10-year age relaxation. A 10 percent vertical quota is reserved for EWS candidates, subject to the production of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates are granted fee concessions or exemptions as per the specific notification. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, government-issued certificates at the time of document verification, ensuring compliance with the constitutional framework and state-specific mandates for social equity in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Archive Order Price Pay

What is the expected cutoff for the Archive Order Price Pay exam?

Cutoffs are dynamic and determined by the number of applicants, vacancy count, and difficulty level; historically, candidates should target 75 percent for safety.

Is there a normalization process for the examination?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this position?

Selected candidates may be required to execute a service bond for a specific duration, typically two years, as per JKGAD administrative policy.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation of permanent status.

Can the syllabus be modified before the exam?

The core syllabus remains consistent with the notification, though minor updates regarding current affairs or administrative rules may be issued via official corrigenda.

What are the primary posting locations?

Postings are primarily within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically in administrative hubs and archival departments as determined by the JKGAD.