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Chief Electoral Officer Up

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Electoral Officer Up 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: 2026-02-10 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 Up?

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 2026-02-10. 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 access the official recruitment portal of the KVAFSU Authority, navigate to the career section, and initiate the registration process by providing a valid mobile number and email address to generate unique login credentials.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering comprehensive personal details, academic qualifications, and professional experience, ensuring all data matches official government-issued photo identification documents precisely.

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 outlined in the recruitment notification.

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 system-generated fee receipt upon successful transaction confirmation.

Download and print the final submitted application form for personal records, and subsequently access the portal using login credentials to download the official admit card upon its release prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Electoral Officer Up 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	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, General Awareness and Indian Polity, Current Affairs of National and International Importance
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	150 Marks, 90 Minutes	Constitutional Framework of Indian Elections, Representation of the People Act 1950 and 1951, Model Code of Conduct and Election Expenditure Monitoring, Electoral Administration and Electronic Voting Machine Protocols
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational and Professional Certificates, Validation of Caste, Income, and Category Certificates, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by Designated Medical Board, Character and Antecedents Verification through Police Authorities
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Cumulative Score of Stage 1 and Stage 2	Normalization of Scores across Multiple Shifts if Applicable, Application of Vertical and Horizontal Reservation Rules, Resolution of Tie Cases Based on Seniority in Age and Academic Marks, Final Panel Generation and Zonal Cadre Allocation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Electoral Officer role under the KVAFSU Authority framework aligns with senior administrative cadres, typically positioned at Pay Level 12 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) pay matrix, corresponding to the traditional pay band of Rs 15600-39100 with a Grade Pay of Rs 7600 (or Level 13 for senior administrative selections). The entry basic pay is established at Rs 78800. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent, which amounts to Rs 41764, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) varying between 9 to 27 percent based on the posting city classification (assuming 27 percent for X class cities at Rs 21276), the emoluments scale significantly. Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs 7200 plus applicable DA thereon. This aggregates to an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs 152000. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs 133000 per month, subject to income tax deductions at source.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation policies strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines and statutory mandates. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) receive a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are granted a 10-year relaxation in upper age limits, extendable up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC categories. The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) vertical quota of 10 percent is applicable for eligible candidates satisfying income and asset criteria. Furthermore, female candidates across designated categories are extended application fee concessions and exemptions as per prevailing government norms, ensuring equitable administrative participation.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Electoral Officer Up

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening test?

The qualifying cutoff is typically established at 40 percent for General and EWS candidates, 35 percent for OBC candidates, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, though final selection is determined by merit and available vacancies.

Will there be a normalization process applied to examination scores?

Yes, if the computer-based examination is conducted across multiple shifts or days, a standard statistical normalization formula approved by the examining authority will be applied to adjust for variations in difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a surety service bond ranging between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakhs, obligating them to serve the authority for a minimum specified period of 2 to 3 years.

What is the duration of the probation period for this cadre?

Appointees to the Chief Electoral Officer cadre are placed on a mandatory probation period of 2 years from the date of joining, during which performance, departmental examinations, and training modules must be successfully cleared.

Can candidates from other states apply for this position?

Yes, Indian citizens from any state or union territory can apply, provided they meet the requisite educational qualifications, age limits, and language proficiency standards mandated in the official notification.

What are the primary posting locations after final selection?

Selected candidates will be posted across various district headquarters, regional election offices, and the main administrative secretariat under the KVAFSU Authority jurisdiction across the state.