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Csir Invites Caird Award 2015 and 2016 Last

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Csir Invites Caird Award 2015 and 2016 Last administered by KERALA Authority (Karnataka).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KERALA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Karnataka

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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

Related Active Openings under KERALA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
The Post of Multi Tasking Staff Library	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-01-03
The Post of Upper Division Clerk and Lower Division Cle	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Appointment to the Post of M T S Lib	1 Openings	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	2024-07-20
Cancellation of Offer of Appointment to the Post of MTS Library	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2024-08-31

Active Procurement Tenders by KERALA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Correspondence Address of E Procurement Cell	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Department Users Are Recommended to Select 2 of 4 Bid Openers Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fee Collection Implementation in E Procurement Portal	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
X90f X91a X921 X940 X921 X940 X915 X940 X916 X930 X940 X926 Procurement O	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Csir Invites Caird Award 2015 and 2016 Last?

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 2025-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KERALA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official CSIR or KSCSTE Kerala portal, navigate to the CAIRD Award registration section, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing valid personal and academic credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the innovation category, research publications, patents, and rural technology development contributions.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including academic transcripts, proof of date of birth, caste certificates, and a comprehensive project portfolio in the prescribed PDF formats.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the screening list and presentation schedules.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Csir Invites Caird Award 2015 and 2016 Last 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: Preliminary Screening of Portfolios	Shortlisting based on API and Innovation Impact	Evaluation of technological innovations, rural scalability, socio-economic impact, patents filed, and research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Stage 2: Technical Presentation	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Presentation of rural development technologies, cost-effectiveness, local resource utilization, and implementation strategies in Kerala's rural sectors.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Defense of submitted technology, domain knowledge in applied sciences, leadership capabilities, and vision for rural industrialization and community development.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, category credentials, and fitness certification by an authorized government medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment and awardee framework under the CSIR CAIRD (CSIR Award for Innovation in Rural Development) and Kerala Authority corresponds to Pay Matrix Level 11 of the 7th CPC. The Entry Basic Pay is established at Rs. 67,700. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 35,881), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities in Kerala at 20% (Rs. 13,540), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (Rs. 5,508), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,12,629. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 10,358) along with professional tax and insurance bring the total deductions to Rs. 11,500. This yields a highly competitive estimated net in-hand monthly salary of approximately Rs. 1,01,129, ensuring excellent financial progression leading into the 8th CPC.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official guidelines and Kerala State Government norms, statutory reservations are strictly implemented. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are applicable. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation, alongside scribe provisions where necessary. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application processing fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Csir Invites Caird Award 2015 and 2

What is the primary objective of the CSIR CAIRD Award?

The CSIR Award for Innovation in Rural Development (CAIRD) recognizes outstanding technological innovations that have made a significant socio-economic impact in rural areas.

Is there a service bond associated with this scientific position?

No, there is no service bond for awardees, but selected scientists under the Kerala Authority may have a standard two-year probation period.

How is the shortlisting conducted for the presentation stage?

Shortlisting is done by a high-level screening committee based on the feasibility, novelty, and rural scalability of the submitted technological innovation.

Are candidates from states other than Kerala eligible to apply?

Yes, Indian citizens from all states are eligible, but reservation benefits under state-specific categories apply primarily to Kerala domicile holders.

What is the probation period for scientists recruited through this scheme?

The probation period is typically two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation into the permanent cadre.

Where will the final posting or award presentation take place?

The award presentation and subsequent research postings are held at designated CSIR labs or KSCSTE institutes across Kerala, primarily in Thiruvananthapuram.