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Citag Positions

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Citag 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: 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. 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 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 2026-09-30. 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 initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email address to generate unique credentials.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to select the Citag position, ensuring all personal, educational, and category details are entered precisely as per matriculation certificates to avoid future disqualification.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential academic testimonials in the specified JPEG or PDF format, adhering strictly to the prescribed file size and resolution limits.

Complete the application fee payment through the integrated payment gateway using UPI, net banking, or credit/debit cards, ensuring a transaction receipt is generated and saved for future reference.

Finalize the submission and download the confirmation page; admit cards are issued via the portal 10 to 15 days prior to the examination date, requiring candidates to print them clearly.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Citag 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 regarding national and state-level administrative policies.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Technical proficiency in Citag operations, regulatory compliance frameworks, data management protocols, and specific administrative procedures relevant to KATNI Authority.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic certificates, caste/category proofs, and a comprehensive medical fitness examination conducted by a government-authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise cutoff marks and availability of vacancies.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Citag positions under KATNI Authority are structured under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, typically aligned with Level 6 (Entry Basic Pay: 35,400 INR). With the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 18,762 INR. House Rent Allowance varies by city classification: 27 percent (X), 18 percent (Y), or 9 percent (Z) of basic pay. Assuming Class Y city, HRA is 6,372 INR. Transport Allowance for this level is 3,600 INR plus applicable DA. The Gross Monthly Salary approximates 65,000 to 68,000 INR. After mandatory NPS deductions (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 56,000 and 59,000 INR. Future 8th CPC projections suggest a potential fitment factor increase, likely enhancing the entry basic pay to approximately 40,000 to 42,000 INR, further augmenting the total emoluments for the cadre.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The KATNI Authority adheres strictly to DoPT Office Memorandum guidelines regarding reservation. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for a 10-year age relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation quota is implemented for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category, provided they hold a valid income and asset certificate. Furthermore, the authority ensures social equity by providing full fee concessions for women candidates, SC/ST applicants, and ex-servicemen, aligning with the government's commitment to inclusive public employment and the promotion of diversity within the central administrative framework.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Citag Positions

What is the expected cutoff for the Citag examination?

Cutoffs are dynamic and depend on the number of applicants, difficulty level, and category-wise vacancies, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the UR category.

Is normalization applied to the scores?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization is applied to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this role?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, usually two years, to ensure commitment to the authority's training investment.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for Citag positions is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation into the permanent cadre.

Can I change my exam center after submission?

No, exam centers are allocated based on the preferences provided during registration and cannot be changed once the application window closes.

Are the posting locations transferable?

Yes, Citag positions are transferable within the jurisdiction of the KATNI Authority based on administrative requirements and organizational policy.