KATHUA Recruitment Dossier

Circle Officers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Circle Officers 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: 2023-08-03 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Associated Faculty	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2022-06-14
Asst Admin Officer Promotion Order Deffered Pdf	1 Openings	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	2026-08-07
Asst Rollnos	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Cho Under Cmoh	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by KATHUA

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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 Circle Officers?

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 2023-08-03. 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

Access the official Kathua Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, work experience, and preferred exam center locations across the region.

Upload scanned copies of the candidate's recent passport-sized photograph, signature, category certificates, and academic transcripts in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats and sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded and printed to secure entry into the examination hall.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Circle Officers 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 Written Test (CBWT)	120 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English, General Knowledge of Jammu and Kashmir UT, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Basic Computer Applications.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Land Revenue Laws, Kathua local administration, Panchayati Raj Act, Municipal Acts, and rural development schemes.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic, category, and domicile certificates, followed by a standard physical fitness assessment by a medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Cumulative Score	Compilation of final merit based on normalized written scores, subject to reservation rules and tie-breaking criteria.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Circle Officer cadre under the Kathua Authority is positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month. Under the current 53% Dearness Allowance (DA) regime, officers receive Rs. 18,762 as DA. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Kathua, classified as a Class Z city, is calculated at 9% of the basic pay, amounting to Rs. 3,186. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA (Rs. 954), totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the gross monthly salary to approximately Rs. 60,102. After statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (Rs. 5,416) and standard state insurance/health schemes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Circle Officer is approximately Rs. 54,000, making it a highly lucrative and stable public sector career.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Jammu and Kashmir reservation rules, the recruitment enforces a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additionally, horizontal reservation is applicable for Ex-Servicemen and outstanding sportspersons. Women candidates are exempted from the application fee to promote gender diversity, and all reserved category benefits require valid, authority-issued certificates during document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Circle Officers

How are the cutoff marks determined for the Circle Officer exam?

Cutoffs are calculated based on vacancy numbers, exam difficulty, and candidate performance, separate for each category.

Is normalization applied to the exam scores?

Yes, multi-session CBT scores are normalized using the standard equipercentile method to ensure fairness across shifts.

Is there a service bond for Circle Officers?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the Kathua Authority for a minimum of 3 years.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The selected Circle Officers undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, including field training.

Can the syllabus change before the exam?

The syllabus is fixed as per the official notification, but minor updates may be notified on the portal.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

All postings will be within the administrative jurisdiction of the Kathua district and its sub-divisions.