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Assistant Teacher Science

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Teacher Science administered by KAKCHING Authority (Jammu and Kashmir).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KAKCHING Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Jammu and Kashmir

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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

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Teacher Science?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KAKCHING Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official KAKCHING recruitment portal to initiate One Time Registration (OTR), creating a unique candidate ID by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar-linked identity verification details for future access.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, teaching certifications, and personal data match official documents to prevent disqualification during the verification process.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signatures, and essential educational certificates in the specified format and size requirements to ensure the digital file remains within the portal's technical upload limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking, ensuring a transaction receipt is generated and saved for future reference.

Finalize the submission by printing the completed application form and monitoring the portal for the release of the admit card, which is typically issued two weeks prior to the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Teacher Science 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 / 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, and Pedagogy fundamentals.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks / 180 Minutes	Advanced Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and Science Teaching Methodology.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of educational degrees, caste certificates, and medical fitness assessment by a government-authorized board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Cumulative scoring based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance, adjusted for category-wise reservation quotas.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Teacher Science cadre typically falls under Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a starting Basic Pay of 35,400 INR. At a current DA rate of 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 18,762 INR. Assuming a Class Z city, HRA is calculated at 9 percent of basic pay (3,186 INR), while Transport Allowance for Level 6 is 3,600 INR plus applicable DA. This results in a Gross Monthly Salary of approximately 61,500 INR. After mandatory NPS deductions (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary ranges between 53,000 and 55,000 INR. The 8th CPC is expected to revise these coefficients, potentially adjusting the fitment factor and enhancing the basic pay structure to align with current inflationary trends and administrative requirements for teaching professionals.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT OM guidelines ensuring constitutional mandates. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation, with additional provisions for specific disabilities. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical reservation in direct recruitment, subject to income and asset criteria. Women candidates and specific reserved categories are often granted fee concessions or exemptions to promote inclusive participation. All reservations are applied strictly according to the roster points maintained by the KAKCHING Authority, ensuring compliance with the central government's policy on social justice and equitable representation in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Teacher Science

What is the typical cutoff trend for this exam?

Cutoffs are determined by the difficulty level and number of vacancies, generally hovering between 65 to 75 percent for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the authority employs a standard statistical normalization formula to ensure parity across different question paper sets.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected teachers?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically two to three years, to ensure retention after training.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for Assistant Teachers is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation of permanent status.

Can the syllabus be modified before the exam?

The authority reserves the right to update the syllabus; candidates are advised to check the official notification for any corrigendum issued post-advertisement.

Are posting locations transferable?

Yes, as a government employee, the teacher is liable to be posted anywhere within the jurisdiction of the KAKCHING Authority as per administrative requirements.