KALAMANDALAM Recruitment Dossier

At Iist

Official gazetted recruitment notification for At Iist 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: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: kalamandalam.ac.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

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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 Hq	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-02-26
Clarification on the Meaning of the Term Dealer and Liability	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Clri Advt 02 2026 Jr Stenographer Jst2601	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Barghuli Gp for Bazar Beel Hat Ghat Under Bagariguri Dev Block Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bhurbandha Gp for Bazar Beel Hat Ghat Under Bagariguri Dev Bloc Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
16 Ten Ida 24 8211 Strom Water Drain in Mahbal Industrial Ar Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Open Advertised TENDER	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 At Iist?

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 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 Kalamandalam Authority recruitment portal to initiate One Time Registration (OTR), providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar details to generate a unique registration ID and password.

Log in to the dashboard to select the specific post, ensuring all personal, educational, and category details are entered accurately as per official certificates to prevent disqualification during the verification stage.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and educational testimonials in the prescribed JPEG or PDF format, ensuring file sizes strictly adhere to the portal's specified technical dimension requirements.

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.

Upon successful submission, the portal will issue a confirmation page; candidates must monitor the portal periodically to download the admit card once the authority announces the examination schedule and venue details.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for At Iist 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, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, and General Awareness regarding Indian Art and Culture.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Advanced knowledge of performing arts, classical dance forms, administrative procedures, and organizational management protocols.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic certificates, caste/category proofs, and a mandatory medical fitness assessment by a government-authorized board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to reservation roster compliance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The position at Kalamandalam Authority typically aligns with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 6, corresponding to a Grade Pay of 4200. The entry basic pay is set at 35,400 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the component amounts to 18,762 INR. House Rent Allowance (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 6,372 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) is approximately 3,600 INR plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates 64,134 INR. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) deduction of 10 percent of basic plus DA (5,416 INR) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary ranges between 57,000 and 58,500 INR, subject to individual tax liabilities and local city-specific allowances.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Kalamandalam Authority adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines regarding reservation. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive 10 years of age relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation quota is strictly implemented for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) based on income and asset criteria. Furthermore, in alignment with government inclusivity mandates, women candidates are often exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions to encourage participation. All relaxations are subject to the production of valid, government-issued certificates at the time of document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — At Iist

What is the typical cutoff trend for this recruitment?

Cutoffs are determined by the difficulty level and number of applicants, typically hovering 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, normalization is applied to ensure parity across different question paper sets.

Is there a mandatory service bond?

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

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation to the permanent cadre.

Can the syllabus be changed before the exam?

The authority reserves the right to modify the syllabus, though major changes are usually notified at least 30 days prior to the exam.

What are the likely posting locations?

Postings are primarily at the Kalamandalam headquarters or regional centers as per the administrative requirements of the authority.