KIPHIRE Recruitment Dossier

Auction

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Auction administered by KIPHIRE Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KIPHIRE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Auction?

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 2026-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KIPHIRE Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Kiphire Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing primary personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of academic qualifications, work experience, and preferred examination center choices.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, caste certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph alongside a digital signature in the specified JPEG/PDF formats.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form and download the confirmation page; the admit cards for the screening test will be released on the portal two weeks prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Auction 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: Written Screening Examination	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with special focus on Nagaland, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Domain Specialization (Auctioneering & Valuation)	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Principles of Auctioneering, Asset Valuation and Depreciation, Public Procurement Rules (GFR 2017), E-Commerce and Digital Auction Platforms, Contract Law and Sale of Goods Act
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Caste and Category Validity Check, Identity Verification via Aadhaar/Biometrics, Character and Antecedents Attestation
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Medical Fitness	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Communication and Negotiation Skills, Situational Judgment and Ethics, Basic Medical Standards Check, Mental Alertness and Stress Management

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Auction Officer post under the Kiphire Authority is classified as a Group 'B' State/Central equivalent cadre, mapped to Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) categorized under Class 'Z' cities at 9% (Rs. 3,186), the compensation structure is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is calculated at Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA (Rs. 954), totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 60,102. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 5,416 and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 54,486, subject to annual increments and 8th CPC projections.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the Kiphire Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and state reservation policies. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In compliance with gender-inclusive directives, women candidates across all categories are exempted from application fees, and horizontal reservation is applied to ensure equitable representation in the final merit list.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Auction

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC, and 33% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual selection depends on relative merit.

Will there be a normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair evaluation across varying difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the Auction Officer post?

Candidates selected for the Auction Officer post must execute a service surety bond to serve the Kiphire Authority for a minimum period of two years from their date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited officers?

Newly appointed officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to the role will be closely monitored.

Does the syllabus include practical knowledge of digital auction systems?

Yes, Stage 2 of the syllabus specifically covers digital auction platforms, e-procurement systems, and the legal frameworks governing electronic transactions and public asset disposal.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after the training period?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted within the jurisdiction of the Kiphire Authority, Nagaland, with potential field assignments across regional sub-divisional offices.