JUNAGADH Recruitment Dossier

Assistant Soil Conservation Officer from the Post of Soil Co

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Soil Conservation Officer from the Post of Soil Co administered by JUNAGADH Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JUNAGADH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹123 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-04-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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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	₹123 (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 Asco	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-09-06
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 from the Post of Soil Co?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹123 (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 2024-04-30. 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

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

Log in to the candidate dashboard, select the Assistant Soil Conservation Officer notification, and fill in academic qualifications, experience details, and personal information as per the original matriculation certificate.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and mandatory educational certificates in the specified JPEG or PDF format, ensuring file sizes adhere to the portal's technical constraints.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status reflects as successful before closing the session.

Download the final submitted application form and the payment receipt for future reference, and monitor the portal periodically for the release of the hall ticket before the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Soil Conservation Officer from the Post of Soil Co 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	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude focusing on state-specific agricultural trends.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Soil Science, Watershed Management, Agronomy, Irrigation Engineering, Soil Conservation Techniques, and Agricultural Chemistry.
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic degrees, caste certificates, experience letters, and identity proof against the submitted online application data.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to medical fitness clearance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Soil Conservation Officer role typically falls under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 7, with a starting basic pay of Rs 44,900. At a 53% DA rate, the allowance component is Rs 23,797. Assuming a Class Y city, HRA is calculated at 18% of basic (Rs 8,082). Transport Allowance (TA) is approximately Rs 3,600 plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates Rs 80,379. Statutory deductions include NPS (10% of Basic + DA) amounting to Rs 6,870 and professional tax. After these mandatory deductions, the estimated in-hand salary ranges between Rs 72,000 and Rs 74,000. Under the 8th CPC, expectations include a potential fitment factor revision, which may adjust the entry basic pay upwards to maintain parity with inflation and private sector benchmarks, ensuring the cadre remains competitive within the state agricultural department hierarchy.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to DoPT guidelines regarding social justice and inclusion. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for 10 years of age relaxation. The EWS category is entitled to a 10% vertical reservation, subject to the production of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Furthermore, women candidates are often exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions to promote gender diversity in technical agricultural roles. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, government-issued certificates at the time of document verification, failing which the candidate will be treated under the Unreserved category.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Soil Conservation Officer

What is the typical cutoff trend for this position?

Cutoffs are determined by the number of applicants and difficulty level, typically ranging between 65% to 75% 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.

Does the position require a service bond?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically two to three years, as per state government 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 into the permanent service.

Can I request a change in the syllabus topics?

No, the syllabus is fixed by the recruitment board and is strictly aligned with the technical requirements of the Soil Conservation Department.

What are the typical posting locations?

Postings are generally within the Junagadh district or regional agricultural offices, subject to administrative requirements and departmental transfers.