District Administration Katihar Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by District Administration Katihar for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Schools Rail Police Katihar Atr Swm Rules | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-20 |
| Al Schools Rail Police Katihar Atr Swm Rules | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 17-06-2026 |
| Al Schools Rail Police Katihar Atr Swm Rules | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-05-31 |
| Al Schools Rail Police Katihar Atr Swm Rules | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 17-05-2026 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Katihar (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Katihar (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Katihar (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Katihar (Tender: General Gove | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Navigate to the official recruitment portal designated for Katihar district notices, locate the active notification link, and register using a valid mobile number and email ID to generate unique login credentials.
Log in to the candidate dashboard to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering precise personal, academic, and category details as per verified government-issued identification certificates.
Scan and upload required documents including passport-size photographs, signatures, caste certificates, and educational marksheets strictly adhering to the specified pixel dimensions and maximum file size limits.
Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to securely remit the mandatory examination fee via net banking, debit card, or UPI, and download the final transaction receipt for future reference.
After successful fee reconciliation, monitor the portal for notification regarding admit card release, and download the hall ticket by entering registration credentials prior to the examination date.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Katihar PDF Document Notice Recruitment 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 | 100 Marks, 90 Minutes | General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability, General English and Hindi Comprehension, General Awareness and Current Affairs |
| Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization | 150 Marks, 120 Minutes | Administrative Procedures and Office Management, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules, Basic Computer Applications and Data Entry, Governance Framework and Statutory Acts |
| Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical | Qualifying Nature | Original Educational Certificate Scrutiny, Caste and Category Validity Verification, Identity Proof and Domicile Authentication, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List | Based on Stage 2 Performance | Normalization of Scores across Shifts, Application of Vertical and Horizontal Quotas, Resolution of Tie-breaker Rules, Final Allocation of Cadre and Posting |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Katihar PDF Document Notice Recruitment aligns with standard Central and State Pay Commission guidelines, typically mapped to the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 4 (corresponding to Grade Pay Rs 2400 in PB-1), with potential upward revision anticipated under the upcoming 8th CPC frameworks. The entry basic pay for this cadre starts at Rs 25,500 per month. Under the current regulatory structure, Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated at 53 percent of the basic pay, amounting to Rs 13,515. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is factored based on the posting city classification, typically averaging Z-class at 9 percent (Rs 2,295) or Y-class at 18 percent. Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs 3,600 plus applicable DA. This culminates in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs 46,000. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 41,000 and Rs 43,000 monthly.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
Reservation policies strictly adhere to official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums and relevant state reservation rosters. Upper age limit relaxations are applicable as follows: Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive a 5-year relaxation, Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) candidates receive a 3-year relaxation, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive up to 10 years. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are entitled to a 10 percent vertical quota subject to income and asset verification norms. Furthermore, female candidates and applicants belonging to reserved categories are granted complete or partial fee concessions as stipulated in the formal recruitment advertisement, ensuring equitable participation across all socio-economic strata.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Katihar PDF Document Notice Recruit
The cutoff benchmarks are determined dynamically based on total vacancies, candidate performance, and category-specific reservations, typically requiring a minimum qualifying score of 40 percent for unreserved categories and 35 percent for reserved categories.
Yes, standard statistical normalisation formulae approved by examining authorities are implemented to offset any variance in difficulty levels across different examination shifts.
Selected candidates are generally required to sign a service bond undertaking to serve the organization for a specified probation and tenure period, failing which a prescribed training cost recovery penalty is levied.
The standard probation period is two years from the date of joining, during which the candidate's performance, conduct, and integrity are continuously evaluated before confirmation.
No alterations are permitted after final submission, though a dedicated correction window may be provided by the authority for minor edits with a nominal fee modification charge.
Selected candidates are primarily posted within Katihar district establishments, offices, and regional administrative directorates based on administrative exigencies and merit rankings.