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Chief Electoral Officer Jandk

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Electoral Officer Jandk administered by KVAFSU Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KVAFSU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-05-22 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar 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. 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 Chief Electoral Officer Jandk?

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 2026-05-22. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KVAFSU Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official KVAFSU recruitment portal to initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process, ensuring all personal details match government-issued identity documents for future verification purposes.

Upon successful OTR, applicants must log in to the dashboard to select the specific notification, uploading scanned copies of educational certificates, experience letters, and photographs in the prescribed format.

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

After payment verification, candidates must submit the final application form and download the confirmation page, which serves as proof of submission for all subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Admit cards are issued via the candidate portal 10-15 days prior to the examination date; candidates must download and print the document, ensuring all details match their valid photo ID.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Electoral Officer Jandk 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: Preliminary Computer Based Screening	200 Marks, 150 Minutes	General Intelligence, Constitutional Law, Election Commission Acts, Administrative Aptitude, and Current Affairs of Jammu and Kashmir.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Electoral Management, Representation of People Act, Public Administration, Financial Rules, and Governance Frameworks.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, service records, caste certificates, and physical fitness assessment as per government medical standards.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated ranking based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to reservation roster compliance and vacancy availability.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The position of Chief Electoral Officer, typically categorized under the IAS cadre at the Principal Secretary level, falls under Level 15 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is fixed at Rs 1,82,200. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the component amounts to Rs 96,566. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification, with Class X cities receiving 27% (Rs 49,194). Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs 15,750 plus DA thereon. The gross monthly salary approximates Rs 3,43,710. After mandatory deductions including NPS (10% of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs 2,85,000 to Rs 2,95,000 per month, subject to specific state-level tax variations and individual insurance contributions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT 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. A 10% vertical quota is reserved for EWS candidates, subject to income and asset criteria. Women candidates are granted fee concessions or exemptions in accordance with the specific notification rules. All reservations are applied strictly based on the post-based roster system, ensuring that horizontal and vertical quotas are maintained as per the constitutional mandate and prevailing DoPT Office Memorandums regarding central government employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Electoral Officer Jandk

What is the typical cutoff trend for this level?

Cutoffs for high-level administrative roles are generally high, often exceeding 75% of the total marks due to the competitive nature of the senior cadre.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically three years, to ensure commitment to the administrative role.

What is the standard probation period?

The standard probation period for such high-level appointments is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation in the service.

Can the syllabus be changed mid-process?

The syllabus is defined in the official notification and remains static; however, the authority reserves the right to update minor topics if necessitated by legal amendments.

Are posting locations flexible?

Postings are determined by the administrative requirements of the Election Commission and the state government, and candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in the UT.