KARAIKAL Recruitment Dossier

Careers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Careers administered by KARAIKAL Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KARAIKAL 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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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

Related Active Openings under KARAIKAL

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Associate Professor Law Ur Advt Cupb 22 23 002	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2020-06-20
Associate Professor Library Information Science Obc Advt Cupb 22	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Associate Professor Microbiology Obc Advt Cupb 22 23 002	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Cash Worker	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by KARAIKAL

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2024 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2025 Modified Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2026 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Oct 07 2020 NIT for for Design Development and Maintenance 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 Careers?

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 KARAIKAL Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official Karaikal Authority recruitment portal, initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email address to generate unique candidate credentials.

Log in to the dashboard to select the specific career notification, fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately, ensuring all data aligns strictly with official government-issued identity documents.

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

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status reflects as successful before closing the session.

Download the final submitted application form and the system-generated acknowledgment receipt; monitor the portal periodically for the release of the hall ticket, which requires the registration number for access.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Careers 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 Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness regarding regional and national administrative affairs.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Technical subjects relevant to the specific engineering, administrative, or clerical domain, focusing on core functional knowledge and regulatory frameworks.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, and physical fitness assessment as per the standards prescribed for government service.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise reservation roster compliance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Karaikal Authority roles typically align with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, often starting at Level 6 or 7 depending on the technical nature of the post. For a Level 7 entry, the Basic Pay is Rs. 44,900. With current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent (Rs. 23,797), House Rent Allowance for Class Z cities at 9 percent (Rs. 4,041), and Transport Allowance (Rs. 3,600 plus DA), the gross monthly salary approximates Rs. 78,235. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) deductions of 10 percent of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 71,000. These figures are subject to periodic revision under the 8th CPC framework, which is expected to adjust the fitment factor and allowances to maintain parity with private sector inflation and cost-of-living indices.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Reservation is provided as 15 percent for SC, 7.5 percent for ST, and 27 percent for OBC-NCL candidates. The EWS category receives a 10 percent vertical quota. Age relaxation is granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Women candidates and those from marginalized sections are often exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions. All candidates must produce valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities to claim these benefits during the document verification stage, failing which they will be treated under the Unreserved category.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Careers

What is the typical cutoff trend for Karaikal Authority exams?

Cutoffs are determined based on the number of vacancies, difficulty level, and normalization, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent for unreserved categories.

Is normalization applied if the exam is held in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalization procedures are applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a mandatory service bond for new recruits?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically two to three years, depending on the post requirements.

What is the standard probation period for this cadre?

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

Can the syllabus be modified after the notification?

The syllabus is fixed upon notification; however, the authority reserves the right to update specific sub-topics to align with current administrative requirements.

Are postings transferable across the region?

Yes, as a government authority role, employees are liable for transfer to any office or project site under the jurisdiction of the Karaikal Authority.