KASGANJ Recruitment Dossier

Chief Planning Officers Office

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Planning Officers Office administered by KASGANJ Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KASGANJ Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-07-22 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Chief Planning Officers Office?

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 2025-07-22. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KASGANJ Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official Kasganj Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email address to generate a unique candidate ID.

Log in using the generated credentials to access the specific Chief Planning Officer application form, ensuring all personal, educational, and professional experience details are entered exactly as per official certificates.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential academic credentials in the specified JPEG or PDF format, adhering strictly to the file size limits defined by the portal.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring a transaction confirmation receipt is generated and saved for records.

Submit the final application and download the confirmation page; candidates will receive notifications via SMS or email regarding the issuance of admit cards approximately two weeks before the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Planning Officers Office 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	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Basic Computer Proficiency.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Urban Planning Principles, Town and Country Planning Act, GIS Mapping, Infrastructure Development, and Public Policy Analysis.
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying Only	Verification of academic degrees, professional experience certificates, caste/category status, and identity proof against original documents.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Not Applicable	Consolidated merit list based on combined scores of Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to medical fitness clearance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Planning Officer role in a District Authority typically aligns with Level 12 or 13 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, depending on the specific grade pay structure. Assuming Level 12, the entry basic pay is approximately 78,800 INR. With Dearness Allowance at 53 percent (41,764 INR), House Rent Allowance for Class Z cities at 9 percent (7,092 INR), and Transport Allowance (approx 7,200 INR plus DA), the gross monthly salary reaches approximately 1,34,856 INR. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) deduction of 10 percent on basic plus DA (12,056 INR) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately 1,21,000 INR. The 8th CPC is expected to introduce a revised pay matrix, likely enhancing these components by 20 to 25 percent, ensuring competitive remuneration for senior planning cadre positions within the state administrative framework.

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 receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation is strictly implemented for EWS candidates, provided they hold a valid income and asset certificate. Women candidates are often granted fee concessions or exemptions as per state-specific government orders. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of document verification, ensuring compliance with constitutional mandates regarding social equity in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Planning Officers Office

What is the typical cutoff trend for this cadre?

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

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure parity across different question paper sets.

Is there a mandatory service bond?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a period of two to three years, failing which a specified penalty amount must be paid.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this gazetted cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation of service.

Can the syllabus be downloaded from the portal?

Yes, the detailed syllabus is provided in the official recruitment notification PDF available on the Kasganj Authority website.

Are postings limited to Kasganj district?

While the recruitment is for the Kasganj Authority, the nature of the role may require occasional field visits or temporary deputation within the state.