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Associate Professor of Psychiatry Nursing

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Associate Professor of Psychiatry Nursing administered by KARUR Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KARUR 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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Associate Professor and Professor	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Chief Municipal Officer Exam 2010 Varg Kha and Ga	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by KARUR

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Nagar Palika Nainital Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nagar Panchayat Bidhuna Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nulm Footpath TENDER Rarr	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Online TENDER of the Item Code 01 Co Analyzer	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 Associate Professor of Psychiatry Nursing?

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 KARUR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in to the candidate dashboard to select the Associate Professor of Psychiatry Nursing post, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are entered precisely as per original academic certificates.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including nursing registration certificates, teaching experience letters, and category-specific proofs, ensuring file sizes adhere strictly to the portal's specified dimensions and format requirements.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit, or debit cards, ensuring the transaction status is updated to successful before finalizing the submission.

Download the final submitted application form for personal records and monitor the portal periodically for the release of the hall ticket, which is issued post-scrutiny of the submitted candidate data.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Associate Professor of Psychiatry Nursing 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 Aptitude, Reasoning, English Proficiency, and Basic Computer Literacy.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Psychiatric Nursing, Psychopathology, Therapeutic Communication, Mental Health Legislation, and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of Nursing Council Registration, Teaching Experience Credentials, and Physical Fitness Assessment by a Medical Board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Cumulative scoring based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance, subject to category-wise cutoff thresholds.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The position of Associate Professor of Psychiatry Nursing typically falls under Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs 78,800. At a 53 percent DA rate, the allowance amounts to Rs 41,764. Assuming HRA for Class X cities at 27 percent (Rs 21,276) and a standard Transport Allowance of Rs 7,200 plus DA thereon, the gross monthly salary approximates Rs 1,52,800. After mandatory deductions including NPS at 10 percent of basic plus DA (Rs 12,056) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 1,35,000 and Rs 1,38,000. Under the anticipated 8th CPC framework, a fitment factor is expected to adjust these figures upward, potentially increasing the entry basic pay to align with revised inflationary indices and administrative parity requirements for specialized nursing faculty in central institutions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT guidelines ensuring social justice. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are granted 10 years of age relaxation, with horizontal reservation applied. The EWS category is entitled to a 10 percent vertical quota, provided they possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates are often exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions as per government directives. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities, ensuring compliance with the constitutional framework for public employment in India.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Associate Professor of Psychiatry N

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying threshold is generally 40 percent for General/EWS, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the authority employs a standard normalization formula to ensure parity across varying difficulty levels.

Does the appointment include a mandatory service bond?

Yes, selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond for a specified duration, usually three years, to ensure institutional stability.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for faculty positions in central institutions is two years, subject to satisfactory performance and conduct reports.

Can the syllabus be modified after the notification?

The core syllabus remains fixed as per the notification, though minor updates regarding current nursing policies or legislative changes may be included.

Are candidates eligible for transfer to other locations?

As a central authority role, candidates are liable for posting or transfer to any facility under the KARUR Authority jurisdiction across India.