Kachchh Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Kachchh for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Steno | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Kachchh (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official recruitment portal of the Kachchh administration and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.
Log in using the OTR credentials to select the Director Recruitment notification, then carefully fill out the detailed digital application form with precise professional and administrative experience.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational degrees, experience certificates, caste certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the specified JPEG/PDF formats.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.
Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card prior to the examination date.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Kachchh Director Recruitment 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: Written Screening Test | 200 Marks | 180 Minutes | General Studies, Gujarat Geography and History, Public Administration, Financial Management, Logical Reasoning |
| Stage 2: Domain Specialization & Case Study | 300 Marks | 180 Minutes | Local Governance, Kachchh Regional Development, Disaster Management, Infrastructure Planning, Government Schemes |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview & Presentation | 100 Marks | 45 Minutes | Leadership Competencies, Strategic Vision for Kachchh Development, Communication Skills, Administrative Problem-Solving |
| Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Exam | Qualifying | Verification of original academic/experience credentials, Caste certificates validation, Physical fitness assessment by a designated Medical Board |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Kachchh Director position is classified under Level 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an initial entry basic pay of Rs. 1,23,100. Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% contributes Rs. 65,243. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities (applicable to the Kachchh region) is calculated at 9%, amounting to Rs. 11,079. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 2,04,930. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) (10% of Basic + DA) amount to Rs. 18,834, alongside Professional Tax and CGHS deductions. The estimated net in-hand monthly salary for an appointed Director is approximately Rs. 1,84,500, making it a highly lucrative administrative cadre post with additional executive perks and allowances.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Gujarat State Government reservation policies, vertical reservation is strictly implemented with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside mandated percentages for SC, ST, and OBC categories. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates across all categories receive a 33% horizontal reservation and are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equitable access to this senior administrative cadre.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Kachchh Director Recruitment
The minimum qualifying cutoff is 45% for General/EWS candidates and 40% for reserved category candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on the vacancy-to-candidate ratio.
If the written screening test is conducted in multiple sessions, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair evaluation across varying difficulty levels.
Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the Kachchh administration for a minimum period of three years.
The newly appointed Director will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their administrative performance and conduct will be closely evaluated.
The comprehensive syllabus and sample question papers are available for download on the official Kachchh recruitment portal under the 'Syllabus and Downloads' section.
The primary posting will be at the administrative headquarters in Bhuj, Kachchh, with potential field postings or transfers within the Kachchh district jurisdiction.