JNCASR Recruitment Dossier

The Post of Director Academics

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Director Academics administered by JNCASR Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JNCASR 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
5ef9dfa8 81da 6d12 31ce 4651793b6fdc	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-12
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Ii List of Provisionally Eligible Applicants the Post of Law Office	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
The Post of Guest Faculty	1 Openings	Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)	2026-08-12

Active Procurement Tenders by JNCASR

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E E211 26 0263n1 Forging for Rotor Shaft Global Open TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Procurement of 30 X Ray Based Full Body Scanner Systems	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Rate Contract for Supply of Veterinary Medicines Aid Materia	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Supply of Laboratory Reagents Kits and Chemicals for Automat	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 Director Academics?

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 JNCASR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official JNCASR recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed digital application form, specifying academic qualifications, administrative experience, publications, and past employment history in chronological order.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, doctoral degree, experience certificates, and a recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed PDF and JPEG formats.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI, ensuring to save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form online, download the generated confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the screening status and subsequent interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Director Academics 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: Initial Screening and Shortlisting	Based on API Score & Experience / No Exam	Evaluation of Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores, Relevance of research publications in indexed journals, Administrative experience in higher education, Sponsored research projects and patents executed
Stage 2: Institutional Vision Presentation	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Strategic plan for JNCASR academic growth, Integration of interdisciplinary research, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation strategies, Global academic collaborations and funding models
Stage 3: Personal Interview by Search-cum-Selection Committee	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Leadership and administrative capabilities, Financial management in autonomous scientific bodies, Conflict resolution and student welfare policies, Government of India rules (FR/SR, GFR)
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original academic degrees and experience certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, Physical fitness standards as per Central Civil Services rules

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Director Academics at JNCASR is a senior academic-administrative position, classified under Pay Level 14 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 1,44,200. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 76,426, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (such as Bengaluru) at 30% amounting to Rs. 43,260, the financial package is highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA thereon (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 2,74,902. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic + DA (Rs. 22,063) and Professional Tax/CGEGIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,51,000, subject to applicable income tax slabs.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, JNCASR strictly implements vertical and horizontal reservation policies. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in higher scientific administration.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Director Academics

What is the probation period for the Director Academics post?

As per JNCASR and DST norms, the post is subject to a probation period of one year, which may be extended or waived by the Governing Council based on performance.

Is there a service bond or minimum tenure associated with this recruitment?

There is no service bond, but the appointment is typically on a tenure basis for a period of 3 to 5 years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.

Where will the selected candidate be posted?

The selected candidate will be posted at the main campus of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Jakkur, Bengaluru.

What is the policy on normalization of marks for this selection?

Since the selection relies on academic shortlisting, presentation, and interview rather than a multi-shift computer-based test, normalization of marks is not applicable.

Are outstation candidates eligible for travel allowance for the interview?

Yes, shortlisted candidates called for the personal interview and presentation are reimbursed round-trip AC 2-Tier train fare or economy airfare by the shortest route.

Does the syllabus include knowledge of Central Government administrative rules?

Yes, candidates are expected to be well-versed in General Financial Rules (GFR), CCS (Conduct) Rules, and academic governance frameworks of autonomous scientific institutions.