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Cpio Nodal Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cpio Nodal Officer administered by KOLHAPUR Authority (Uttarakhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KOLHAPUR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttarakhand

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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 Cpio Nodal Officer?

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 KOLHAPUR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Step 1: Access the official KOLHAPUR Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing authenticated personal credentials, active mobile number, and a verified email address.

Step 2: Log in using your generated OTR credentials, select the CPIO Nodal Officer notification, and fill out the detailed online application form with accurate academic, professional, and category details.

Step 3: Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, caste or PwBD certificates, and educational marksheets strictly adhering to the specified dimension and file size guidelines provided on the portal.

Step 4: Proceed to the secure payment gateway integrated within the portal to pay the requisite application fee via net banking, UPI, debit, or credit card, and successfully save the final transaction receipt.

Step 5: Download and print the complete application confirmation page. Monitor the portal regularly for announcements regarding the issuance and downloading of the official hall ticket or admit card for the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cpio Nodal Officer 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 Data Interpretation, General Awareness with special focus on Government Policies, English Language Comprehension and Administrative Terminology
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Right to Information Act 2005 in depth, Administrative Law and Public Governance Frameworks, Central Civil Services Conduct Rules, Official Secrets Act and Data Privacy Regulations
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic and professional degree certificates, Validation of caste, community, and category certificates as per central formats, Comprehensive medical fitness assessment by a designated government medical board, Character and antecedent verification through police channels
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 Scores	Normalization of scores across multiple shifts if applicable, Application of horizontal and vertical reservation policies, Final category-wise merit ranking for appointment, Issuance of formal offer of appointment and posting orders

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The CPIO Nodal Officer position under the KOLHAPUR Authority operates under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) framework, typically mapped to Pay Level 10 of the Pay Matrix, with expected alignment to the upcoming 8th CPC structures. The entry basic pay is set at Rs. 56100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent amounting to Rs. 29733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) categorized under Tier Z cities at 9 percent amounting to Rs. 5049 (adjustable up to 27 percent for Tier X), the compensation becomes robust. Including Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7200 plus applicable DA thereon, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 100482. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) tier-1 deductions (10 percent of basic plus DA) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand salary ranges between Rs. 88000 and Rs. 91000 per month, complemented by medical benefits under CGHS and LTC.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of posts for the CPIO Nodal Officer recruitment strictly adheres to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Vertical reservations are provisioned as 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 rules, granting 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservation is applied across categories for women and ESM. Application fee concessions and exemptions are extended to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and all women candidates as per extant government instructions.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cpio Nodal Officer

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the computer-based screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically 40 percent for unreserved categories, 35 percent for OBC and EWS, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, subject to further relaxation based on vacancies and overall candidate performance.

Is normalisation of marks applicable if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalization formulas established by government recruitment bodies are applied to adjust for variations in difficulty levels across different examination shifts to ensure a level playing field.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond agreeing to serve the KOLHAPUR Authority for a minimum stipulated period of 3 years, failing which training costs or liquidated damages must be paid.

What is the duration of the probation period for successfully appointed officers?

All newly inducted CPIO Nodal Officers undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years from the date of joining, during which their performance, conduct, and departmental examinations are evaluated for confirmation.

Where can I find detailed study material for the RTI Act and administrative law section?

Candidates should refer to bare acts published by the Ministry of Law and Justice, official Central Information Commission publications, and standard administrative law textbooks covering Indian public governance.

What are the designated posting locations after final selection?

Selected candidates will be posted primarily within the administrative jurisdiction of the KOLHAPUR Authority, with potential deployment across regional headquarters and subordinate offices as per organizational requirements.