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Cmet Th Adm 05 2025 Project Associate I Walk in Interview

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cmet Th Adm 05 2025 Project Associate I Walk in Interview administered by KHUNTI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KHUNTI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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. 25,500 - 29,200 (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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Attender	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-27
Attenders in Different Esi Hospitals Under Esi Scheme	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2020-06-23
Attenders in the Patna Judgeship	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Cmet Th Adm 07 2023 Technical Consultant Research Scientist	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by KHUNTI

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Nov 12 2016 Dept of Zoology TENDER for Purchase of Chemicals Closing 04 1	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nov 15 2016 Siksha Satra TENDER for Purchase of Computers Acessories Clos	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nov 15 2016 TENDER for Roof Treatment of Kalabhavana Dt 15	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Outsourcing of Photocopy TENDER for Cbi Bsfb New Delhi	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 Cmet Th Adm 05 2025 Project Associate I Walk in Interview?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KHUNTI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain khunti.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 KHUNTI Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar-linked identity verification details for profile creation.

Log in to the candidate dashboard, select the CMET TH ADM 05 2025 notification, and fill in academic qualifications, experience details, and personal data accurately to generate the application reference number.

Upload scanned copies of original testimonials, including educational certificates, caste status, and experience letters in PDF format, ensuring file sizes adhere to the specified portal constraints for successful submission.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status reflects as successful before closing the session.

Download the system-generated application form and the provisional admit card or interview call letter once the authority releases the schedule, ensuring all details match the original documents for verification.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cmet Th Adm 05 2025 Project Associate I Walk in Interview 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: Initial Screening	N/A	Verification of essential educational qualifications, research experience, and project-specific domain expertise as per the advertisement requirements.
Stage 2: Technical Domain Interview	30 Minutes	Advanced technical concepts related to the project domain, problem-solving aptitude, and practical application of research methodologies.
Stage 3: Document Verification	N/A	Authentication of original academic mark sheets, degree certificates, category certificates, and identity proof against the submitted online application.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated ranking based on performance in the technical interview, academic credentials, and adherence to statutory reservation rosters.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Project Associate I position under KHUNTI Authority typically aligns with the consolidated monthly emoluments structure for R&D projects, often benchmarked against 7th CPC research fellowship standards. While not a permanent cadre post under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, the remuneration is fixed at approximately 31,000 INR plus HRA for candidates qualifying National Eligibility Tests. If mapped to a Level 6 entry, the Basic Pay is 35,400 INR. With DA at 53 percent (18,762 INR), HRA (at 27 percent for Class X cities, 9,558 INR), and TA (3,600 INR plus DA), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately 67,320 INR. After mandatory NPS deductions (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately 58,500 to 60,000 INR, subject to city-specific HRA variations and local statutory deductions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines regarding reservation rosters. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for a 10-year age relaxation. The EWS category is entitled to a 10 percent vertical reservation in direct recruitment, provided they possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates and specific reserved categories are often exempted from application fees as per government policy. All relaxations are subject to the submission of valid certificates issued by competent authorities, ensuring compliance with the constitutional mandates of social justice and equal opportunity in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cmet Th Adm 05 2025 Project Associa

Is there a service bond for this position?

Project Associate roles are typically tenure-based and do not involve a mandatory service bond, though candidates must serve the notice period defined in the offer letter.

What is the probation period for this role?

As this is a project-based temporary engagement, there is no formal probation period, but performance is reviewed periodically for contract renewal.

Are there any specific posting locations?

Postings are generally restricted to the KHUNTI Authority project sites or regional research centers as specified in the recruitment notification.

Is normalization applied to the interview process?

Normalization is not applicable for walk-in interviews; candidates are evaluated based on their individual performance and technical proficiency.

Can EWS candidates claim age relaxation?

No, EWS candidates are eligible for the 10 percent reservation quota but do not receive age relaxation unless they fall under other eligible categories.

What is the cutoff criteria for selection?

Cutoffs are determined by the selection committee based on the number of applicants and the technical rigor required for the specific project.