KATIHAR Recruitment Dossier

Asst Professors Guest Faculties

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Asst Professors Guest Faculties administered by KATIHAR Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KATIHAR 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
National Competitive Bidding for Procurement of Desktop	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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National Lignite Index Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Asst Professors Guest Faculties?

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 KATIHAR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal of the KATIHAR Authority, navigate to the active notifications tab, and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) by providing verified personal and contact credentials.

Log into the applicant dashboard using generated registration credentials, select the Asst Professors Guest Faculties notification, and accurately fill out all academic, professional, and personal data fields in the application form.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signature specimens, educational mark sheets, degree certificates, and category proofs strictly adhering to the specified file size and dimension parameters.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite application fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and securely download the transaction receipt for future reconciliation.

Verify all entered details through the preview window, submit the final application form, and retain a printed or digital copy of the confirmation page and subsequent admit card once issued.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Asst Professors Guest Faculties 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: Academic Credentials Screening	100 Weightage Marks / Shortlisting Phase	Graduation marks and academic record percentage, Post-graduation marks in relevant discipline, MPhil and PhD degree weightage, NET, SET, or SLET qualification status
Stage 2: Domain Expertise and Teaching Demonstration	50 Marks / 30 Minutes Presentation	Subject matter expertise and conceptual clarity, Pedagogical skills and classroom communication, Research publications and peer-reviewed journals, Interactive chalk-and-talk or digital teaching methods
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva Voce	25 Marks / Comprehensive Evaluation	In-depth domain knowledge and advanced theories, Current academic trends and research methodologies, Administrative capabilities and institutional contribution, General awareness and communication proficiency
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature / Mandatory Compliance	Original degree and academic certificate authentication, Caste, category, and domicile validity verification, Experience certificate and publication proofs validation, General fitness and medical board clearance

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

As Assistant Professors and Guest Faculties engaged under the KATIHAR Authority, remuneration typically aligns with UGC norms and state guidelines. While permanent Assistant Professors fall under the 7th CPC Academic Pay Level 10 with an entry basic pay of Rs. 57,700, guest faculties generally receive an honorarium per lecture capped at a monthly ceiling (e.g., Rs. 50,000 per month). For regular appointees, the gross monthly salary includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance calculated at the current rate of 53 percent, House Rent Allowance varying across X, Y, and Z cities (ranging from 9 to 27 percent), and Transport Allowance with DA admissibility. Deductions encompass the National Pension System (NPS) and professional taxes. Consequently, the estimated in-hand net salary for a regular entry-level Assistant Professor ranges between Rs. 85,000 and Rs. 95,000 per month, whereas guest faculty receive their consolidated honorarium directly without statutory deductions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In strict compliance with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums and state guidelines, statutory reservations are applicable to eligible candidates. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) are granted a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) benefit from up to 10 years of age relaxation (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC). The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota ensures a 10 percent vertical reservation in direct recruitment. Furthermore, women candidates and reserved category applicants are extended fee concessions or exemptions as per prevailing government norms, ensuring inclusive participation across all strata.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Asst Professors Guest Faculties

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff required in the screening phase?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically 50 percent for unreserved categories and 45 percent for reserved categories, though final shortlisting depends on the applicant pool and merit index.

Is normalization applied to the academic scoring process?

Since shortlisting relies on a standardized academic weightage matrix and interview performance rather than multi-shift computer-based tests, mathematical normalization is not required.

Is there any mandatory service bond for selected Assistant Professors?

Regularly appointed Assistant Professors are generally required to execute a service bond committing to serve the institution for a minimum period of two to three years upon successful completion of probation.

What is the duration of the probation period for regular appointees?

The standard probation period for newly appointed regular Assistant Professors is two years, extendable by another year based on performance reviews.

What is the prescribed syllabus for the teaching demonstration and interview?

The syllabus corresponds to the UGC NET curriculum of the respective subject domain, combined with advanced undergraduate and postgraduate core papers.

What are the designated posting locations for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be posted at constituent colleges, university departments, or affiliated institutions operating under the jurisdiction of the KATIHAR Authority.