KODAGU Recruitment Dossier

Consultant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Consultant administered by KODAGU Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KODAGU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2025-07-26 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: kodagu.dcourts.gov.in | 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

Related Active Openings under KODAGU

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Aug 06 2024 Dept of Social Work the Post of Guest Teach	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-12-01
Aug 06 2026 Dept of Graphic Art Candidates Shortlisted and Not Shortliste	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-05-14
Aug 08 2023 Department of Chemistry the Post of Jrf Und	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-01-05
Contact Details of District Election Officers Officials	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by KODAGU

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Nov 26 2016 Dept of Chemistry TENDER for Procurement of Rotary Evaporator	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nov 26 2016 Purchase Stores Section Extended TENDER Submitting Date for S	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nov 26 2018 Patha Bhavana Inviting TENDER for Engagement of Caterer for P	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pmu Kkd E TENDER 06 2026 27 Dtd 6 05 2026	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 Consultant?

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 2025-07-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KODAGU Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain kodagu.dcourts.gov.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 Kodagu Authority, locate the specific advertisement for the Consultant position, and complete the initial registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number.

Post-registration, applicants must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by uploading accurate personal details, academic credentials, and professional work experience certificates as mandated by the notification guidelines.

Digitally scan and upload recent passport-sized photographs, self-attested signature specimens, caste or category certificates, and experience proofs strictly adhering to the specified dimension and file format limits (PDF or JPEG).

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, and securely download the final fee payment confirmation receipt.

After successful final submission, print the complete application form and regularly check the portal for notifications regarding the issuance and downloading of the official admit card for the selection stages.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Consultant 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: Document Scrutiny and Eligibility Screening	Qualifying / 60 Minutes Document Review	Verification of essential educational qualifications, Authentication of mandatory post-qualification work experience, Assessment of age limit relaxations, Validity check of statutory category and identity proofs
Stage 2: Domain Specific Technical Written Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Public administration and governance frameworks, Project management and execution methodologies, Financial management and budgetary control, Regional development policies and environmental regulations
Stage 3: Professional Competency Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes Interaction	In-depth domain expertise assessment, Problem-solving and analytical reasoning, Communication and stakeholder management skills, Past project portfolio evaluation and situational judgment
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Comprehensive original document verification, Character and antecedent verification, Medical fitness evaluation by a designated medical board, Final clearance for contractual or regular absorption

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

As a Consultant deployed under Indian public sector frameworks aligned with Central Pay Commission norms, the remuneration is structured around the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, typically mapping to Level 10 or Level 11 depending on post-qualification experience. For a standard Level 10 Consultant position, the entry basic pay is established at INR 56,100 per month. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate at 53 percent, this adds INR 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is factored at Z-class cities (9 percent) yielding INR 5,049, while Transport Allowance (TA) stands at INR 3,600 plus applicable DA. This culminates in a projected Gross Monthly Salary of approximately INR 96,500. After mandatory statutory deductions towards the National Pension System (NPS) or Provident Fund and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between INR 85,000 and INR 88,000 per month, supplemented by medical and travel concessions as per institutional rules.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservations and age relaxations for the Consultant recruitment are strictly governed by Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Upper age limits are relaxed by 5 years for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates are considered under the 10 percent vertical reservation quota subject to the submission of an authentic Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority. Female candidates across all categories are extended complete fee concessions or exemptions as per prevailing public employment norms to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Consultant

What is the expected qualifying cutoff for the Consultant examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically fixed at 40 percent for unreserved categories and 35 percent for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD) in the written test, though final selection depends on overall merit and vacancies.

Is normalisation applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, if the technical written test is administered across multiple shifts or days, standard statistical normalisation formulae approved by competent authorities will be applied to adjust for difficulty variance.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are generally required to execute a service surety bond ranging from one to three years, failing which liquidated damages must be paid to the Kodagu Authority as stipulated in the contract.

What is the probation period applicable to this cadre?

The appointed Consultant is placed on a probation or evaluation period of one year from the date of joining, during which performance is closely monitored before confirmation of tenure.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the domain test?

The detailed syllabus outlining core technical topics, project management frameworks, and governance laws is published directly in the official notification brochure downloadable from the portal.

What are the designated posting locations for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be posted primarily at the headquarters or regional project offices of the Kodagu Authority within Karnataka, subject to administrative transfer requirements.