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Cpios Aas Nodal Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cpios Aas Nodal Officer administered by KOLLAM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KOLLAM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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. 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

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Cpios Aas Nodal Officer?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KOLLAM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official Kollam Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email ID to generate a unique registration ID.

Log in to the candidate dashboard, select the CPIOs Aas Nodal Officer notification, and fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately while ensuring all data matches official identity documents.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential academic certificates in the specified JPEG/PDF format, ensuring file sizes remain within the portal-defined limits for successful system validation.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking, ensuring a transaction receipt is generated for future reference.

Finalize the submission and download the application confirmation page; admit cards will be issued via the portal 15 days prior to the exam, notified via registered email and SMS.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cpios Aas 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	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness regarding Indian Polity and Public Administration.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Right to Information Act 2005, Nodal Officer Responsibilities, Data Privacy Regulations, and Administrative Law.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, and medical fitness assessment as per Central Government standards.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Aggregate score calculation based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance, subject to category-wise cutoff normalization.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The CPIOs Aas Nodal Officer role under the Kollam Authority typically aligns with Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is set at 44,900 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 23,797 INR. House Rent Allowance varies by city classification; for Class Z cities, it is 9 percent (4,041 INR), while Class X cities offer 27 percent. Transport Allowance is fixed at 3,600 INR plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates 76,338 INR. After mandatory NPS deductions of 10 percent of basic plus DA (6,870 INR) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately 68,000 to 69,000 INR. The 8th CPC is expected to revise these coefficients, potentially increasing the fitment factor and basic pay structure significantly upon implementation.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT OM guidelines ensuring social justice. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical reservation in direct recruitment. Women candidates, along with SC/ST and PwBD applicants, are exempted from application fee payments to promote inclusive participation. All reservations are subject to the production of valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed format during document verification. Failure to produce valid documentation results in the candidate being treated under the Unreserved category, provided they meet the general eligibility criteria.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cpios Aas Nodal Officer

What is the typical cutoff trend for this examination?

Cutoffs are determined by the number of vacancies and difficulty level, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the Unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, scores are normalized using the standard deviation method to ensure parity across sessions.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this role?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a period of two years, failing which a specified training cost recovery applies.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation in the service.

Can the syllabus change before the exam?

The core syllabus remains consistent with the notification, though minor updates regarding current government policies may be included in the General Awareness section.

Are the posting locations transferable?

Yes, as a Central/State government-linked role, the position is transferable across various offices under the jurisdiction of the Kollam Authority.