KALAMANDALAM Recruitment Dossier

Clri Advt 02 2026 Junior Stenographer Post Code

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Clri Advt 02 2026 Junior Stenographer Post Code administered by KALAMANDALAM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KALAMANDALAM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-05 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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 KALAMANDALAM

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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
At Iist	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Clarification on the Meaning of the Term Dealer and Liability	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by KALAMANDALAM

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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 Clri Advt 02 2026 Junior Stenographer Post Code?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-08-05. 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

Visit the official Kalamandalam Authority recruitment portal and initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email ID to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to the candidate dashboard, select the Junior Stenographer Post Code, and fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately while ensuring all data matches official government identity documents.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential educational certificates in the specified JPEG or PDF format, ensuring file sizes remain within the portal's prescribed upload limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI, and download the transaction receipt for future reference.

Finalize the submission, print the completed application form for verification, and monitor the portal periodically for the official notification regarding the release of the e-admit card for the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Clri Advt 02 2026 Junior Stenographer Post Code 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, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Language Comprehension.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 60 Minutes	Stenography speed test at 80 WPM, transcription accuracy, office procedure, and computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic certificates, caste/category proofs, and a mandatory medical fitness examination by a government-authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise cutoff marks and vacancy availability.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Stenographer role under Kalamandalam Authority typically aligns with Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry Basic Pay is set at 25,500 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component equals 13,515 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: X (27 percent), Y (18 percent), and Z (9 percent), amounting to 6,885 INR for Class Y cities. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at 1,800 INR plus applicable DA. The Gross Monthly Salary approximates 47,700 INR. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) deductions of 10 percent of Basic plus DA (3,902 INR) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 42,000 and 43,500 INR, subject to local city classification and specific organizational allowances.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for 10 years of relaxation. EWS candidates benefit from a 10 percent vertical reservation quota, provided they possess a valid income and asset certificate. Women candidates are generally exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions as per the specific advertisement. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of document verification to ensure compliance with constitutional mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Clri Advt 02 2026 Junior Stenograph

What is the expected cutoff for the Junior Stenographer exam?

Cutoffs are determined post-examination based on the number of candidates, difficulty level, and category-wise vacancies, typically ranging from 65 to 75 percent.

Is there a normalization process for the Computer Based Test?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Does the authority mandate a service bond?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically two to three years, as per organizational policy.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance and conduct are monitored before permanent confirmation.

Can I change my exam center after submission?

No, exam centers are allotted based on candidate preference during registration; requests for changes are generally not entertained by the authority.

What are the primary posting locations?

Postings are primarily at the Kalamandalam Authority headquarters or regional offices, subject to administrative requirements and organizational transfer policies.