KATIHAR Recruitment Dossier

Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent 1

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent 1 administered by KATIHAR Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KATIHAR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-12 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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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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Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent 1?

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 2025-08-12. 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 Katihar Authority recruitment portal to initiate One Time Registration (OTR), providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar details to generate a unique registration ID and password.

Log in to the dashboard to select the specific post, fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately, ensuring all data matches official certificates to avoid disqualification during the verification process.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential academic credentials in the specified JPEG or PDF format, ensuring file sizes remain within the portal's prescribed upload limits.

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

Finalize the submission by printing the completed application form and tracking the portal for the release of the admit card, which is typically issued two weeks before the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent 1 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	200 Marks / 150 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and Current Affairs of National and International Importance.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	300 Marks / 180 Minutes	Administrative Law, Public Policy, Financial Rules, FRSR, GFR, Office Procedure, and specific domain knowledge related to Katihar Authority functions.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of educational certificates, caste status, experience letters, and a comprehensive medical fitness examination conducted by a government-authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Not Applicable	Preparation of final merit based on the aggregate scores of Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise cutoff marks and vacancy availability.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Officers in the rank of Under Secretary or Deputy Director equivalent typically fall under Level 11 or Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. For Level 11, the entry basic pay is 67,700 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 35,881 INR. House Rent Allowance varies by city classification, with X-class cities receiving 27 percent, Y-class 18 percent, and Z-class 9 percent of basic pay. Transport Allowance for these levels is 7,200 INR plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates 1,15,000 to 1,25,000 INR depending on city classification. After mandatory NPS deductions of 10 percent of basic plus DA and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary ranges between 95,000 and 1,05,000 INR. The 8th CPC is expected to revise these structures, likely introducing a higher fitment factor to account for inflation and administrative parity.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. SC and ST candidates are granted a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to a 10-year age relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation quota is earmarked for EWS candidates, provided they hold a valid income and asset certificate. Women candidates are granted fee concessions or exemptions as per the specific notification. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, government-issued certificates at the time of document verification. Candidates must ensure their status is updated and compliant with the latest central government directives to claim these benefits.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Circular Details of Officers in the

What is the typical cutoff trend for this cadre?

Cutoffs are determined based on the number of applicants, difficulty level of the paper, and total vacancies, usually hovering between 65 to 75 percent for the unreserved 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 difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected officers?

Selected candidates may be required to execute a service bond for a specific period, typically three years, failing which they must reimburse the training costs incurred.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for Class A equivalent posts is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation in the service.

Can the syllabus be modified by the authority?

The authority reserves the right to modify the syllabus or exam pattern, provided such changes are notified on the official website prior to the examination date.

Are postings restricted to Katihar only?

While the authority is based in Katihar, the nature of the role may involve pan-India postings or transfers based on administrative requirements and organizational exigencies.