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Citag Based Positions

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Citag Based Positions administered by KATNI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KATNI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2025-12-20 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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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
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At a Glance May	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
At Ccras Hqrs	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2021-11-18
Circular Seeking Details of Officers of Us Dd and Above Rank	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-30

Active Procurement Tenders by KATNI

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited Ntpc Invites You to Participate Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
National Thermal Power Corporation Ntpc Limited Invites You to Participate Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
New India Opportunities for Semiconductor Manufacturing Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Open Bid for Q C Tests of City Control and Command Centres Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-08-11

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Citag Based Positions?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2025-12-20. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KATNI Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official KATNI Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email ID to generate unique candidate credentials.

Log in to the candidate dashboard, select the specific Citag-based position, and fill in personal, educational, and experience details while ensuring all data matches official certificates to avoid future disqualification.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signatures, and essential educational certificates in the prescribed JPEG/PDF format, ensuring file sizes remain within the specified limits defined by the portal guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to successful before closing the session.

Download the final submitted application form and the system-generated acknowledgment receipt, which serves as the primary reference for downloading the admit card once the examination schedule is officially notified.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Citag Based Positions 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, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks / 120 Minutes	Technical domain-specific knowledge, Citag operational protocols, data management, and relevant statutory regulations.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic and caste certificates, followed by a medical fitness examination as per government standards.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise reservation norms.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Positions under the KATNI Authority typically align with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6, offering an entry basic pay of 35,400 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 18,762 INR. House Rent Allowance varies by classification, with X-cities receiving 27 percent (9,558 INR), Y-cities 18 percent (6,372 INR), and Z-cities 9 percent (3,186 INR). Including a standard Transport Allowance of 3,600 INR plus DA thereon, the gross monthly salary in a Y-class city approximates 65,000 INR. After mandatory NPS deductions of 10 percent on basic plus DA (5,416 INR) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand salary is approximately 58,000 to 59,000 INR. Future 8th CPC projections suggest a potential fitment factor increase, likely enhancing the entry basic pay to approximately 40,000 INR, further improving the overall compensation structure for these technical cadre positions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT OM guidelines, ensuring social equity through vertical and horizontal reservations. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for 10 years of age relaxation, extendable based on disability severity. The EWS category is entitled to a 10 percent vertical quota, provided they hold a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Furthermore, female candidates, along with SC/ST and PwBD applicants, are typically exempted from application fees or granted significant concessions to promote inclusive participation in public employment, strictly adhering to the constitutional mandates of the Government of India.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Citag Based Positions

What is the typical cutoff trend for Citag positions?

Cutoffs are determined post-normalization, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent depending on the difficulty level and number of vacancies.

Is there a normalization process for the computer-based test?

Yes, since the exam 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 new recruits?

Selected candidates may be required to execute a service bond for a period of 3 years, failing which a specified training cost recovery applies.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for these positions is 2 years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation in the permanent cadre.

Can the syllabus be changed during the recruitment cycle?

The core syllabus remains consistent with the notification; however, minor updates regarding current affairs or technical standards may be included.

Are candidates eligible for pan-India postings?

Yes, as these are central authority positions, candidates are liable to be posted at any KATNI Authority office or project site across India.