KODAGU Recruitment Dossier

Contact

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Contact administered by KODAGU Authority (Madhya Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KODAGU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-01-20 Posting Jurisdiction: Madhya Pradesh

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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

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
Consultant	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-07-26

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 Contact?

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 2026-01-20. 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

Step 1: Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal of the KODAGU Authority, navigate to the career section, and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using valid email credentials and mobile verification.

Step 2: Log in using the generated registration credentials, select the Contact cadre notification, and meticulously fill out personal, educational, and category details in the online application form without errors.

Step 3: Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and educational testimonials strictly adhering to the specified dimension, format, and file size guidelines provided in the portal instructions.

Step 4: Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite application fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and securely download the final transaction receipt upon successful completion.

Step 5: Successfully submit the completed application form, print a hard copy for personal records, and monitor the portal periodically using login credentials for the subsequent release of the official admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Contact 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 Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability, General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Administrative Framework and Public Governance, Communication Protocols and Liaison Management, Data Handling and Record Management Systems, Regulatory Compliance and Statutory Guidelines
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature \| 1 Day	Verification of Original Educational and Identity Documents, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Evaluation by Designated Board, Visual Acuity and Physical Standards Assessment
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 Scores	Normalization of Scores across Multiple Shifts, Application of Statutory Reservation Roster Rules, Final Category-wise Merit Ranking, Cadre and Zone Allocation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Contact cadre under the KODAGU Authority is structured in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 6, translating to a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. The entry basic pay is established at Rs 35,400 per month. Dearness Allowance (DA) is factored at the current benchmark rate of 53 percent of the basic pay, amounting to Rs 18,762. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is determined based on the posting city classification, typically calculated at 9 percent for Class Z areas, yielding Rs 3,186. Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs 3,600 plus applicable DA thereon. This aggregates to an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs 62,500. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 55,000 and Rs 57,000 per month, subject to future 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The reservation policy for the KODAGU Authority adheres strictly to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Vertical reservations are provisioned at 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxation is applicable as per statutory norms: 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservations for women, ex-servicemen, and PwBD are integrated into the vacancy matrix. Furthermore, women candidates, along with applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories, are granted complete exemption from payment of application fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Contact

What is the expected minimum qualifying cutoff for the Contact recruitment examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are generally 40 percent for Unreserved and EWS categories, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, though final selection depends on overall merit and vacancy availability.

Will there be normalization of marks if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, since the Computer Based Screening Test may be conducted across multiple shifts, standard statistical normalization formulas established by government authorities will be applied to adjust for variations in difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment to the Contact cadre?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a surety service bond agreeing to serve the KODAGU Authority for a specified minimum period of three years, failing which liquidated damages must be paid.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed candidates?

All successfully appointed candidates undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, conduct, and training assessments are continuously evaluated.

Can candidates from other states apply for the Contact cadre under reserved categories?

Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories from states other than the home state are generally treated as Unreserved candidates for vertical reservation benefits, adhering to central DoPT directives.

What are the primary posting locations for candidates selected through this recruitment?

Selected candidates will be posted across various administrative offices, regional directorates, and field units operating under the direct jurisdiction of the KODAGU Authority.