KATHUA Recruitment Dossier

Associated Faculty

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Associated Faculty administered by KATHUA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KATHUA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2022-06-14 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: kathua.dcourts.gov.in | 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Names of Independent External Monitors of Irdai Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Names of Independent External Monitors of the Reserve Bank of India Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
National Competitive Bidding Ncb Design Developmentimplementation of Andh Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Open TENDER for Calibration and Validation of Instruments	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 Associated Faculty?

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 2022-06-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KATHUA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal of the KATHUA Authority, navigate to the career section, and initiate registration by providing a valid mobile number and email ID to generate login credentials.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering accurate personal details, educational qualifications, and uploading scanned copies of a passport-size photograph and signature as per specified pixel dimensions.

Scan and upload all mandatory academic certificates, category proofs, and experience documents in PDF format, ensuring file sizes remain strictly within the prescribed limits defined on the portal interface.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to securely pay the requisite application fee via net banking, debit card, or UPI, and instantly download the system-generated fee receipt for future verification.

Upon successful submission, download and print the final confirmation page. The official admit card containing exam center details and shift timings will be issued on the portal two weeks prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Associated Faculty 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 Test	100 Marks \| 90 Minutes	General Awareness and Current Affairs, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, Basic Teaching and Research Aptitude, Information and Communication Technology in Education
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Advanced Subject Matter Expertise corresponding to Faculty Discipline, Pedagogical Theories and Curriculum Design, Educational Administration and Policy Frameworks, Assessment and Evaluation Methodologies
Stage 3: Micro-Teaching Demonstration and Interview	50 Marks \| 30 Minutes	Classroom Communication and Presentation Skills, Subject Knowledge Delivery and Concept Clarity, Interactive Teaching Aids Usage, Personality Assessment and Viva Voce
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Physical Verification of Original Educational and Category Certificates, Experience Certificate Authentication, General Medical Fitness Evaluation by Designated Civil Surgeon Board, Character and Antecedents Verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Associated Faculty position under the KATHUA Authority adheres to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 10, typically translating to a Pay Band of Rs. 15,600-39,100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400, resulting in an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent amounting to Rs. 29,733, House Rent Allowance (HRA) depending on the city classification (averaging 18 percent for Y class cities at Rs. 10,098), and Transport Allowance (TPTA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TPTA, the estimated Gross Monthly Salary touches approximately Rs. 1,01,500. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of Basic plus DA (approx. Rs. 8,583), Professional Tax, and Income Tax TDS, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs. 88,000 and Rs. 91,000 per month, subject to periodic governmental revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for the Associated Faculty cadre strictly complies with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines and statutory mandates of the Union Territory or Central Government. Vertical reservations are provisioned at 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Horizontal reservation is implemented for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) offering up to 10 percent relaxation across categories based on functional classification. Age relaxations are extended as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. Women candidates belonging to eligible categories are exempted from application fee payments as per extant welfare rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Associated Faculty

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically set at 40 percent for Unreserved and EWS candidates, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, though final selection depends on merit-based normalization.

Is normalisation applied if the computer-based test is conducted across multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalisation formulae approved by academic examination boards are utilized to adjust score variations arising from differential difficulty levels across multiple examination shifts.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond to serve the KATHUA Authority for a minimum continuous period of three years, failing which a penal compensation equivalent to training costs is levied.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Associated Faculty role?

The appointed candidates shall remain on probation for a period of two years from the date of joining, which may be extended at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance appraisal.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization paper?

The comprehensive topic-wise syllabus for the domain specialization paper is hosted exclusively on the official KATHUA Authority recruitment portal under the downloadable notifications section.

What are the designated posting locations after final selection?

Selected faculty members will be posted across constituent institutions, training centers, and academic campuses administered directly under the jurisdiction of the KATHUA Authority.