KARAIKAL Recruitment Dossier

Cash Worker

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cash Worker administered by KARAIKAL Authority (Delhi).

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: Delhi

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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 Cash Worker?

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

Step 1: Access the official recruitment portal of the Karaikal Authority and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal credentials, a functional mobile number, and a unique email address to generate login credentials.

Step 2: Log in using the generated registration ID and password, navigate to the active recruitments section, and select the Cash Worker application link to initiate the detailed online submission process.

Step 3: Upload scanned copies of essential documents including recent passport-sized photographs, signature specimens, educational certificates, and category proofs strictly adhering to the specified dimension, format, and file size guidelines.

Step 4: Proceed to the secure payment gateway integrated within the portal to remit the prescribed examination and processing fee through approved digital payment modes such as net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.

Step 5: Review the completed application form thoroughly, submit the final declaration, and download the confirmation page. Subsequently, monitor the portal for official notifications regarding the issuance of the hall ticket and admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cash Worker 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: Written Examination / Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English and Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	50 Marks, 60 Minutes	Basic Accounting Principles and Cash Handling Protocols, Handling Currency Notes, Detection of Counterfeit Currency, Elementary Mathematics and Financial Record Keeping, Basic Office Procedure and Digital Financial Transactions
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational and Category Certificates, Validation of Identity Proofs and Residential Status, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by Civil Surgeon, Character and Antecedent Verification via Police Authorities
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allotment	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2	Consolidated Score Aggregation, Application of Reservation Norms and Roster Points, Tie-Breaking Resolution Protocols, Issuance of Offer of Appointment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Cash Worker cadre under the Karaikal Authority is structured in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 1, translating to a pre-revised pay scale of IS-1. The entry basic pay for this position is established at Rs 18000 per month. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent of the basic pay, amounting to Rs 9540, along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) applicable to Class Z regions at 9 percent (Rs 1620), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs 900 plus applicable DA thereon (Rs 477), the cumulative gross monthly salary aggregates to approximately Rs 30537. Deducting statutory contributions such as the National Pension System (NPS) tier-1 at 10 percent of basic plus DA (Rs 2754) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 27000 and Rs 27500 per month, subject to future revisions under the impending 8th CPC frameworks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation policies for the Cash Worker recruitment strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Vertical reservations are implemented for Scheduled Castes with a 5-year upper age relaxation, Scheduled Tribes with a 5-year relaxation, and Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) with a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to a 10-year upper age relaxation in accordance with statutory mandates. An Economically Weaker Section (EWS) vertical quota of 10 percent is provided to eligible candidates not covered under existing reservation schemes, subject to the production of an authentic Income and Asset Certificate. Furthermore, female candidates across all notified categories are granted complete exemption from application and examination fee payments, complying with affirmative action policies for women in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cash Worker

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically established at 40 percent for unreserved categories and 35 percent for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD), though final selection is strictly merit-based depending on vacancy availability and applicant performance.

Will there be a score normalization process if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, if the written examination is administered across multiple sessions due to high applicant volume, the competent authority applies a standardized normalization formula to adjust for varying difficulty levels across shifts.

Is there any mandatory service bond or training period required upon selection?

Selected candidates are generally required to undergo a mandatory departmental training period upon joining, but unlike specialized technical cadres, a strict monetary service bond is typically not enforced for this operational support role.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Cash Worker position?

All newly appointed candidates remain on probation for a standard period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, conduct, and suitability for permanent absorption are continuously evaluated.

Can candidates from outside Karaikal or the Union Territory apply for this vacancy?

Yes, Indian citizens fulfilling the educational and age criteria can apply, but reservations and fee concessions specific to domicile categories are regulated strictly according to regional administration and DoPT guidelines.

What are the primary posting locations for candidates selected as Cash Workers?

Selected candidates will be posted within various offices, treasuries, revenue departments, or administrative wings operating directly under the jurisdiction of the Karaikal Authority.