JSACS Recruitment Dossier

Assistant Research Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Research Officer administered by JSACS Authority (Andhra Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JSACS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-06 Posting Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh

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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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 Registrars	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-14
Assistant Returning Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
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Botany Assistant Professor Ur Advt Cupb 21 22 006	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by JSACS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Supply of Food Items from Local Experienced Catering Firm Hotel an Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supply of Rubber Stamps in Janata Bhawan Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supply Stationery and Other Items at Nazarat Branch Dc Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supplying Cleaning Materials and Stationary Goods for Dde Rbu 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 Research Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-08-06. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JSACS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain jsacs.org.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 authority, access the recruitment tab, and initiate registration by submitting basic candidate credentials, a functional mobile number, and a verified email ID to generate login credentials.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering comprehensive educational qualifications, personal data, and category details, ensuring strict concordance with official government-issued identity documents and academic certificates.

Upload digitally scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and educational marksheets adhering to the precise file size, resolution, and dimension parameters specified in the official notification guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the prescribed examination fee via net banking, UPI, or debit/credit cards, and securely download the system-generated fee receipt upon successful transaction confirmation.

Monitor the portal regularly post-application closure for the release of the official notice, log in using registered credentials to download and print the hall ticket or admit card for examination verification.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Research Officer 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 \| 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, General Awareness and Current National Affairs, English Language Comprehension and Grammar
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Quantitative/Qualitative Techniques, Public Health Policies, Epidemiology, and Healthcare Systems, Data Analytics, Biostatistics, and Survey Design, Administrative Frameworks and Public Policy Implementation
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational and Professional Certificates, Validation of Caste, Income, and Category Certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by a Designated Medical Board, Character and Antecedents Police Verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Normalization of Scores across Multiple Shifts, Application of Vertical and Horizontal Reservation Rules, Resolution of Tie-Cases via Established Authority Criteria, Publication of Final Selected and Waitlisted Candidates

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Research Officer position under the JSACS Authority aligns with the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix Level 7, carrying a pay band of INR 44,900 to INR 1,42,400. The entry basic pay is established at INR 44,900. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent, which amounts to INR 23,797, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) ranging from 9 to 27 percent based on the classified city tier (approximated at INR 12,123 for Class X), alongside applicable Transport Allowance (TA) with DA on TA, the initial Gross Monthly Salary aggregates to approximately INR 83,500. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand salary ranges between INR 72,000 and INR 75,000 per month during the initial period of service, subject to future revisions under the upcoming 8th CPC frameworks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation policies strictly adhere to official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum (OM) guidelines and state-specific statutory mandates. Vertical reservations are provisioned for Scheduled Castes (SC) with a 5-year upper age relaxation, Scheduled Tribes (ST) with a 5-year relaxation, and Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer) with a 3-year relaxation. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are entitled to a 10 percent vertical reservation quota subject to income and asset criteria verification. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation (extendable up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates) under horizontal reservation. Furthermore, women candidates from eligible categories are accorded fee concessions and priority considerations as per extant government directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Research Officer

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

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are generally set at 40 percent for Unreserved/EWS candidates, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though final selection depends on merit and vacancies.

Will there be score normalization implemented for multi-shift examinations?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted across multiple shifts, standard statistical normalization formulas established by government examination boards will be applied to adjust for difficulty variance.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond committing to a mandatory tenure of service with the authority or pay a designated liquidated damages amount in case of premature resignation.

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

Appointed candidates must successfully complete a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which performance, training assessments, and conduct are rigorously evaluated.

Can candidates from outside the home state apply for this position?

Yes, Indian citizens meeting the essential educational and age criteria can apply, but out-of-state candidates will generally be treated under the Unreserved category irrespective of their native reservation status.

What are the primary posting locations for an Assistant Research Officer?

Selected officers are primarily posted at the headquarters or designated regional field offices, directorates, and project units functioning under the jurisdiction of the authority.