Kohima Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Kohima for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Kohima (Archived Tender / Bid | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Navigate to the official recruitment portal designated for Kohima administration, register using a valid email ID and mobile number, and generate your initial login credentials for the candidate dashboard.
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering accurate personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience, ensuring all data matches official government certificates.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and academic transcripts strictly adhering to the specified file size and dimension guidelines set by the authority.
Proceed to the secure payment gateway to pay the requisite application fee via net banking, UPI, or credit card, and instantly download the digitally generated transaction receipt.
Post successful verification, access the candidate portal two weeks prior to the examination date to download, print, and verify the official admit card containing venue details and timings.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Kohima Director Recruitment 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 | 150 Marks / 120 Minutes | General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Language Comprehension |
| Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper | 200 Marks / 180 Minutes | Public Administration and Governance, Financial Management and Budgeting, Indian Constitution and Polity, State Specific Administrative Framework and Policies |
| Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Board | Qualifying Nature | Verification of Original Educational and Experience Certificates, Category and Caste Certificate Validation, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Examination by a Designated Board, Character and Antecedents Verification |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation | Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 | Aggregation of Scores from Written Examinations, Application of Normalization Formulas if Conducted in Multiple Shifts, Resolution of Tie-Breaking Rules based on Age and Seniority, Final Allocation of Cadre and Posting Order Issuance |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Kohima Director Recruitment position is structured under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 13, reflecting a senior administrative cadre position. The entry basic pay is set at Rs 1,23,100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent amounting to Rs 65,243, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) categorized at Z-class rates of 9 percent yielding Rs 11,079, the total earnings are augmented further by Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs 7,200 plus applicable DA thereon. This aggregates to an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs 2,09,622. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) tier-I contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, income tax, and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 1,75,000 and Rs 1,82,000 per month, providing substantial financial security along with comprehensive medical and retirement benefits standard for central and state public administration services.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
Reservation policies for the Kohima Director Recruitment strictly adhere to official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and relevant state statutory mandates. Vertical reservations are provisioned as per statutory norms, providing age relaxation of 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). Additionally, an Economically Weaker Section (EWS) vertical quota of 10 percent is implemented for eligible candidates not covered under existing reservation schemes. Female candidates across specific categories are extended fee concessions and exemptions as per prevailing government orders to promote gender inclusivity in public administration.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Kohima Director Recruitment
The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically set at 40 percent for unreserved categories and 35 percent for reserved categories, though final selection is determined by merit and available vacancies.
Yes, if the computer-based test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard statistical normalization formula established by the recruitment board will be applied to ensure fairness.
Selected candidates are typically required to execute a surety service bond of a specified amount to serve the Kohima administration for a minimum mandatory duration of three years.
All direct recruits appointed to this cadre shall undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which may be extended based on performance review.
The comprehensive syllabus outlining topics on public administration, governance, and state regulations is available for download directly in the official recruitment notification PDF.
Selected candidates will primarily be posted within the administrative directorates and offices located in Kohima, with potential deputation across districts within the state as required.