JSACS Recruitment Dossier

Assistant Returning Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Returning Officer administered by JSACS Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JSACS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar 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
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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 Returning 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 2026-09-30. 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

Candidates must visit the official JSACS recruitment portal, navigate to the career section, and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, email ID, and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in using the generated registration ID and password, select the Assistant Returning Officer advertisement, and accurately fill out the detailed online application form with educational qualifications, category, and personal data.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, and essential academic certificates strictly adhering to the specified pixel, dimension, and file size constraints outlined in the official notification guidelines.

Pay the requisite application fee securely through the integrated digital payment gateway using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI, and download the final fee receipt for future reference.

Post successful submission, candidates must periodically check the portal to download and print the official admit card, ensuring all details match valid government photo identification required for examination entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Returning 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: Preliminary Screening Test	200 Marks \| 2 Hours	General Studies and National Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Constitution, and Electoral System, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, General English and Regional Language Proficiency
Stage 2: Main Written Examination	400 Marks \| 3 Hours	Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951, Election Commission of India Rules, Handbooks, and Directives, Administrative Law, Public Administration, and Governance, Essay Writing, Official Drafting, and Comprehension
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational and Professional Certificates, Caste, Income, and Category Validity Certificate Authentication, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Test by Designated Civil Surgeon Board, Character and Antecedent Verification through Police Authorities
Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Aggregate Scoring from Main Written Examination Papers, Tie-breaker Resolution via Date of Birth and Alphabetical Ordering, Category-wise Final Allocation and Cadre Apportionment, Issuance of Formal Offer of Appointment and Posting Orders

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Returning Officer under the JSACS Authority is typically pegged at Pay Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix, with a corresponding 8th CPC expected restructured basic multiplier. The entry basic pay starts at INR 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent, the DA amount comes to INR 23,797. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification, ranging from 9 percent to 27 percent, averaging INR 8,082 for Tier-Y cities. Transport Allowance (TA) stands at INR 3,600 plus applicable DA. This brings the estimated Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 82,500. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between INR 73,000 and INR 75,000 per month, excluding annual increments and performance-based allowances.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation policies strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines and constitutional provisions. Vertical reservations provide statutory relaxations including 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category is allotted a 10 percent vertical reservation subject to valid income and asset certificate verification. Horizontal reservations apply across categories for women, ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates. Eligible women candidates and reserved category applicants are granted complete fee concessions or exemptions as per prevailing central and state governance rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Returning Officer

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the Assistant Returning Officer examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are typically set at 40 percent for Unreserved candidates, 36.5 percent for OBC, 34 percent for EWS, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD categories, though final merit cutoffs depend on vacancy count and overall candidate performance.

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

Yes, if the computer-based or written examination is conducted in multiple shifts due to high applicant volume, the authority implements a standard statistical normalization formula recommended by expert committees to neutralize variance in difficulty levels.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon selection to this cadre?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond ranging from INR 1,00,000 to INR 3,00,000, mandating a minimum service commitment of 2 to 3 years with the authority, failing which proportionate training costs and penalty amounts become recoverable.

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

Newly recruited Assistant Returning Officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which performance evaluations, departmental training modules, and departmental examinations must be successfully cleared.

Where can candidates find the detailed domain syllabus for election-related laws?

The comprehensive syllabus encompassing the Representation of the People Act, Model Code of Conduct, and Electronic Voting Machine protocols is detailed in the official information bulletin downloadable directly from the recruitment portal.

What are the primary posting locations after successful completion of training?

Postings are primarily made across various district headquarters, municipal corporations, and regional electoral administrative offices under the jurisdiction of the JSACS Authority, based on administrative exigencies and merit-cum-preference.