KALAMANDALAM Recruitment Dossier

At Hq

Official gazetted recruitment notification for At Hq administered by KALAMANDALAM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KALAMANDALAM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-02-26 Posting 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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
At Glance	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-04-04
At Iist	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Clri Advt 02 2026 Jr Stenographer Jst2601	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for At Hq?

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 2026-02-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KALAMANDALAM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal of KALAMANDALAM Authority and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, active mobile number, and verified email address.

Log in using the newly generated credentials to access the At Hq application dashboard, fill out educational qualifications, and upload scanned copies of photographs and signatures strictly meeting dimension criteria.

Upload mandatory supporting documents including category certificates, proof of date of birth, and academic marksheets in prescribed PDF formats after verifying file size limitations on the portal.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to securely pay the requisite application fee via net banking, UPI, or credit/debit cards, ensuring the transaction status reflects as successful before proceeding.

Download and print the final submitted application form containing the unique registration number, followed by tracking the portal periodically for the subsequent release of the official admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for At Hq 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 Test	100 Marks \| 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Language Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Administrative Procedures and Office Management, Establishment Rules and Central Civil Services Conduct Rules, Financial Management and Basic Accounting Principles, Secretarial Practices and Data Handling
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Scrutiny of Original Educational and Professional Certificates, Verification of Caste, Community, and EWS Certificates, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by Designated Medical Board, Character and Antecedents Verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Normalization of Scores across Multiple Shifts if applicable, Resolution of Tie Cases using Date of Birth and Alphabetical Criteria, Category-wise Final Merit Preparation, Issuance of Provisional Offer of Appointment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for At Hq under KALAMANDALAM Authority aligns with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, typically structured at Level 6 with an entry basic pay of Rs 35,400. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent (Rs 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) ranging between 9 percent to 27 percent based on city classification (averaging Rs 9,558 for Y class cities), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs 3,600 plus DA on TA, the initial Gross Monthly Salary is approximately Rs 69,500. After mandatory statutory deductions such as the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10 percent of basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 61,000 and Rs 63,000 per month, subject to future revisions under the impending 8th CPC frameworks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The reservation policies for the At Hq recruitment under KALAMANDALAM Authority strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Vertical reservations provide 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are admissible as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservations apply to PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and meritorious sportsperson as per central norms. Furthermore, women candidates and applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are completely exempted from application fee payments.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — At Hq

What is the expected qualifying cutoff for the At Hq examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are typically set at 40 percent for Unreserved and EWS categories, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, though final selection depends on relative merit and vacancies.

Will there be normalisation of marks if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard normalization formulas prescribed by central recruiting agencies will be applied to adjust for any variations in difficulty levels across multiple examination sessions.

Is there a mandatory service bond agreement for selected candidates?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a surety service bond committing to serve the authority for a specified duration, failing which liquidated damages must be paid.

What is the duration of the probation period upon appointment?

Appointees undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which performance, conduct, and training milestones are evaluated before confirmation.

Can candidates from outside the home state apply for this recruitment?

Yes, this is a central establishment recruitment open to all eligible Indian citizens meeting the requisite educational and age criteria, subject to general category standards if moving across states.

What are the primary posting locations for candidates selected for At Hq?

Selected candidates will primarily be posted at the Headquarters of KALAMANDALAM Authority, with potential liability to serve in any of its regional offices or operational units across India.