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Assistant Soil Conservation Officer Asco

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Soil Conservation Officer Asco administered by JUNAGADH Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JUNAGADH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-09-06 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: junagadh.dcourts.gov.in | 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

Related Active Openings under JUNAGADH

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Assistant Soil Conservation Officer from the Post of Soil Co	1 Openings	₹123 (Level-4)	2024-04-30
Assistant Soil Conservation Officer Under Soil	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2023-12-15
Brief	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-07
Brief Employment Notification Recruitment to the Posts	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by JUNAGADH

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Supplying New Printer All in One for G E Department Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supplying Over Head Projector for Applied Arts Department Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supplying Printer Cartridges for Dde Rbu Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nominations Single TENDER Contracts	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 Soil Conservation Officer Asco?

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 2024-09-06. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JUNAGADH Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official Junagadh recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, email ID, and mobile number to generate a unique candidate registration ID.

Log in using the credentials to access the ASCO application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, technical certifications, and personal details are entered exactly as per official government-issued identity documents.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential documents including degree certificates and caste certificates in the specified JPEG or PDF format within the prescribed size limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to successful before final submission.

Download the final submitted application form and the payment receipt for record-keeping, and monitor the portal periodically for the release of the hall ticket before the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Soil Conservation Officer Asco 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	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Basic Computer Proficiency.
Stage 2: Technical Domain Paper	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	Soil Science, Agronomy, Watershed Management, Soil Erosion Control, Irrigation Engineering, and Agricultural Chemistry.
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying Only	Verification of educational degrees, caste certificates, domicile proof, and experience certificates against original records.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Stage 1 and 2	Consolidated merit list based on performance in the screening and technical papers, subject to category-wise reservation quotas.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Soil Conservation Officer (ASCO) role typically falls under Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a basic pay starting at 44,900 INR. At a 53 percent DA rate, the monthly allowance adds 23,797 INR. HRA varies by city classification: 27 percent for X, 18 percent for Y, and 9 percent for Z cities. Assuming a Y-class city, HRA is 8,082 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) is 3,600 INR plus DA thereon. The gross monthly salary approximates 80,377 INR. After mandatory NPS deductions (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately 68,000 to 71,000 INR. The 8th CPC is expected to revise the fitment factor, potentially increasing the entry basic pay and subsequent allowances, ensuring competitive parity with other state-level gazetted technical cadres.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT guidelines ensuring social equity. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates receive 10 years of age relaxation, extendable up to 15 years for SC/ST categories. The EWS category is entitled to a 10 percent vertical reservation in direct recruitment. Women candidates are often granted fee concessions or exemptions as per state-specific government notifications. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-financial-year certificates issued by competent authorities. The selection process ensures that vertical and horizontal reservations are applied at the final merit stage to maintain constitutional compliance.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Soil Conservation Officer

What is the typical cutoff trend for the ASCO exam?

Cutoffs are dynamic and depend on vacancy counts and difficulty levels, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

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

Is there a mandatory service bond for this position?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically two to three years, to ensure commitment to the department.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance and conduct are monitored before confirmation in the service.

Can I request a change in the syllabus topics?

No, the syllabus is strictly defined by the recruitment board and cannot be altered or challenged by individual candidates.

Where will the posting be located?

Postings are generally within the Junagadh district or associated regional offices under the Soil Conservation Department, subject to administrative requirements.