KERALANEWS Recruitment Dossier

Clri Advt 02 2026 English Recruitment to the Posts

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Clri Advt 02 2026 English Recruitment to the Posts administered by KERALANEWS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KERALANEWS 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Chatian Gp for Bazar Beel Hat Ghat Under Bagariguri Dev Block 202 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Niz Borbhogia Gp for Bazar Beel Hat Ghat Under Pachim Kaliabor Ap Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Rohdhola Gp for Bazar Beel Hat Ghat 2025 26 Nagaon Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Opening of NIT Drop Box Tender	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 Clri Advt 02 2026 English Recruitment to the Posts?

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 KERALANEWS Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official KERALANEWS recruitment portal and initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid Aadhaar credentials, mobile number, and email ID to generate a unique registration ID.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications and personal details match official certificates to prevent disqualification during the document verification stage.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs and signature in the specified JPEG format, ensuring file sizes comply with the portal requirements to avoid technical errors during the submission process.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to success before final submission.

Download the final submitted application form and the payment receipt for future reference, and monitor the portal periodically for the release of admit cards based on the scheduled examination dates.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Clri Advt 02 2026 English Recruitment to the Posts 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 with focus on Kerala state history and current affairs.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Advanced administrative procedures, constitutional framework, public policy, and specific technical domain knowledge relevant to the KERALANEWS authority functions.
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 ranking based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise cutoffs and reservation roster compliance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment under KERALANEWS Authority aligns with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, typically positioned at Level 6 or 7 depending on the specific cadre. Assuming a Level 7 entry, the Basic Pay starts at 44,900 INR. With Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent (23,797 INR), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 27 percent (12,123 INR), and Transport Allowance (TA) of 3,600 INR plus DA thereon, the Gross Monthly Salary approximates 85,000 to 88,000 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10 percent of Basic plus DA and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 72,000 and 75,000 INR. Future 8th CPC projections suggest a potential fitment factor increase, likely enhancing the entry basic pay by 20 to 25 percent, ensuring competitive remuneration relative to private sector benchmarks for similar administrative roles.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment adheres to DoPT guidelines regarding reservation policies. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical reservation quota, subject to the production of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates and those from reserved categories are eligible for fee concessions or exemptions as per the specific notification. All relaxations are subject to the submission of authentic certificates issued by competent authorities, ensuring compliance with the constitutional mandate for equitable representation in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Clri Advt 02 2026 English Recruitme

What is the criteria for normalization of marks?

Normalization is applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts to ensure parity in difficulty levels using the standard deviation method.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected candidates?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond for a specified period, typically three years, failing which a penalty amount is recoverable.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation in the permanent service.

Are candidates eligible for inter-state transfers?

Postings are primarily within Kerala; however, the authority reserves the right to transfer personnel to other regional offices based on administrative exigencies.

How is the cutoff determined for the final merit list?

The cutoff is determined based on the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the paper, and the performance of the top-tier candidates.

Can candidates modify their application after submission?

No, once the final submission is completed, the portal does not allow modifications; candidates must ensure accuracy during the initial entry.