KARUR Recruitment Dossier

Chief Planning Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Planning Officer 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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Nagar Palika Nainital Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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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 Chief Planning Officer?

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

Access the official recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid identification, contact details, and generating a unique User ID and password for all future applications.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, work experience in urban planning, and personal details match the supporting legal documents exactly.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of the candidate's photograph, signature, and essential certificates including community, educational, and PwBD status, adhering strictly to the specified file formats and size dimensions.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the application fee via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to Success in the portal.

Download and print the generated application PDF for records, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card approximately two weeks before the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Planning Officer 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: Preliminary Screening Examination	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	General Studies, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, and Logical Reasoning with a focus on Indian Polity and Geography.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive)	300 Marks / 180 Minutes	Indian Economy, Planning Models, Statistical Methods, Data Analytics, Public Policy, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Stage 3: Personality Test and Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Leadership qualities, situational judgment, communication skills, and deep knowledge of regional administrative challenges in Karur.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, community certificates, and physical fitness standards as per State Civil Service rules.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Planning Officer (CPO) position is typically categorized under Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, corresponding to a Grade Pay of 7600 in the pre-revised scale. The entry basic pay is set at 78,800. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the DA component amounts to 41,764. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for a Class Y city like Karur is calculated at 18%, totaling 14,184. Transport Allowance (TA) is approximately 3,600 plus DA on TA, adding roughly 5,508. The Gross Monthly Salary reaches an estimated 1,40,256. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA) at 12,056 and professional taxes, the in-hand net salary is approximately 1,25,000. Future transitions to the 8th CPC are expected to further enhance the fitment factor, potentially raising the base pay by 25-30% to align with inflationary trends and administrative responsibilities.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

As per DoPT and State Government guidelines, vertical reservation is provided for SC/ST (5 years age relaxation), OBC (3 years), and EWS (10% quota for economically weaker sections). Horizontal reservation applies to PwBD (10 years relaxation) and Ex-Servicemen. Women candidates often receive fee concessions and specific horizontal quotas. Candidates must produce valid community certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of verification. The EWS reservation is subject to the annual family income being below the prescribed threshold of 8 Lakhs per annum, ensuring equitable representation in administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Planning Officer

What is the expected cutoff for the CPO position?

The cutoff is determined by the vacancy-to-candidate ratio and paper difficulty, typically hovering around 65-70% for the General category in the written stages.

Is there a normalization process for the screening test?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, an equi-percentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Does this role require a service bond?

Candidates are usually required to sign a service bond for a period of 3 years or reimburse the training costs if they resign prematurely.

How long is the probation period for a Chief Planning Officer?

The standard probation period is 2 years, during which the officer undergoes field training and departmental examinations to confirm their service.

What are the primary focus areas of the technical syllabus?

The syllabus emphasizes Five-Year Plans, NITI Aayog frameworks, econometric modeling, and the application of GIS in regional planning.

Where will the primary posting location be?

The primary posting is at the Karur District Headquarters, with potential regional transfers to planning cells within the state administration.