KHANDWA Recruitment Dossier

At Punjab Development Commission

Official gazetted recruitment notification for At Punjab Development Commission administered by KHANDWA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KHANDWA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹2022–23 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-10-13 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	₹2022–23 (Level-4)	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
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for At Punjab Development Commission?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹2022–23 (Level-4) 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 2025-10-13. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KHANDWA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal of the KHANDWA Authority, navigate to the career section for the At Punjab Development Commission, and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID.

Upon successful OTR generation, applicants must log in with their credentials, select the active notification, and meticulously fill out personal, educational, and category details in the online application form without errors.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, and essential certificates in the specified dimensions and formats, ensuring clarity as per the strict guidelines provided in the official notification.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite examination fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and save the generated transaction e-receipt for future reference.

Submit the final application form and download the confirmation page. The authority will subsequently release the hall ticket on the portal, which candidates must download using their registration credentials prior to the exam date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for At Punjab Development Commission 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 Test	100 Marks \| 90 Minutes	General Hindi and English Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness with special reference to Punjab and Khandwa region, Basic Computer Knowledge and Information Technology
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Development Economics and Public Policy Frameworks, Project Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Methodologies, Rural and Urban Infrastructure Development Schemes, Governance, Administration, and Financial Management in Public Sector
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic and professional degree certificates, Caste, category, and domicile validity checks as per DoPT norms, Comprehensive medical fitness test by a designated government medical board, Character and antecedent verification through district administrative channels
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Compilation of normalized scores from the domain specialization test, Application of vertical and horizontal reservation policies, Final cadre allocation and issuance of formal appointment letters, Mandatory joining formalities and induction training scheduling

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the At Punjab Development Commission under KHANDWA Authority falls under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 7, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-2 of INR 9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of INR 4600. The entry basic pay is established at INR 44900. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent amounting to INR 23797, House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 9 percent for Class Z cities resulting in INR 4041, and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 3600 plus applicable DA thereon, the calculated Gross Monthly Salary totals approximately INR 78200. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA (INR 6870) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between INR 69000 and INR 71000 per month, subject to annual increments and future 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The reservation policies for this recruitment strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and relevant state statutes. Upper age relaxation is granted as 5 years for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Vertical reservation of 10 percent is applicable for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) fulfilling income and asset criteria. Furthermore, women candidates across all categories are exempted from application fee payments or receive substantial concessions as per extant government instructions. Horizontal reservations for ex-servicemen and meritorious sportsperson quotas are implemented strictly in accordance with prevailing statutory mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — At Punjab Development Commission

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying marks for the computer-based screening test are fixed at 40 percent for unreserved categories, 35 percent for OBC and EWS, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, subject to the final merit and vacancy availability.

Will there be a normalization process applied to the examination scores?

Yes, since the examination may be conducted across multiple shifts, the KHANDWA Authority will implement a standard normalization formula to adjust for varying difficulty levels across sessions before declaring the final results.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are required to execute a surety service bond of INR 100000 to serve the At Punjab Development Commission for a minimum continuous period of 3 years from the date of joining, failing which proportionate training costs must be reimbursed.

What is the duration of the probation period for successful candidates?

All newly appointed candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years from the date of joining, during which their performance, conduct, and operational efficiency will be closely monitored before confirmation in the cadre.

Can candidates from states other than Punjab and Madhya Pradesh apply?

Yes, Indian citizens from any state can apply for the unreserved vacancies, provided they meet the basic eligibility criteria, though age relaxations and category benefits are strictly restricted to bonafide resident certificate holders as per rules.

What are the primary posting locations after final selection?

Selected candidates will be posted primarily at the headquarters of the At Punjab Development Commission within Khandwa and Punjab regional directorates, with potential field postings across various district project offices as administrative requirements dictate.