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The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award administered by KVS Authority (Bihar).

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

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Official Domain: steelplant.kvs.ac.in | Jurisdiction: Bihar

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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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E TENDER of Housekeeping Cleaning of Hotel Kashmir Residency Hotel Kong Posh	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER of Housekeeping Cleaning of Pahalgam Club Convention Center	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER of Poultry Live Chicken Eggs and Supply of Fresh Vegetable	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award?

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 KVS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain steelplant.kvs.ac.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 designated by the authority, navigate to the registration tab, and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing authentic personal details, active mobile number, and verified email address.

Log in using the generated credentials, select the specific notification for the Plant Genome Saviour Community Award recruitment, and accurately fill out all mandatory academic, professional, and personal fields in the online application form.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signature, category certificates, and educational testimonials strictly adhering to the specified dimension, format, and file size guidelines provided in the official information bulletin.

Proceed to the integrated online payment gateway to remit the requisite non-refundable application fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and verify the transaction status to ensure successful fee submission.

Download and print the final submitted application confirmation page along with the payment receipt, and subsequently log in to download the officially issued admit card upon the announcement of the examination schedule.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award 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, 150 Minutes	General English and Hindi comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Plant Genetics and Biodiversity Conservation, DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) Testing Guidelines, Farmers Rights and Protection of Plant Varieties, Agricultural Biotechnology and Plant Breeding Principles
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic and professional certificates, Validation of caste, category, and domicile documents, Comprehensive medical examination by a designated civil surgeon, Biometric and identity verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Normalization of marks across multiple shifts if applicable, Application of horizontal and vertical reservation rules, Resolution of tie-cases using date of birth and alphabetical criteria, Final recommendation and provisional offer of appointment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award administered under KVS Authority frameworks aligns with standard central public sector and institutional remuneration matrices. Depending on the specific designation linked to this award or associated project cadre, positions generally map to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 6 to Level 10. For instance, at Level 7 (entry basic pay INR 44,900), the current Dearness Allowance calculated at 53 percent adds INR 23,797. House Rent Allowance varies by city category, providing 27 percent for X cities (INR 12,123), 18 percent for Y cities, or 9 percent for Z cities. Transport Allowance adds INR 3,600 plus applicable DA. This constructs a gross monthly salary ranging between INR 80,000 and INR 85,000 in metro regions. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) Tier-1 deductions of 10 percent on basic plus DA, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand salary ranges between INR 72,000 and INR 77,000 per month.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation policies strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and relevant central government statutes. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) are granted a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) benefit from a 10-year age relaxation, extending up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC applicants in accordance with disability categories. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are entitled to a 10 percent vertical reservation subject to income and asset verification norms. Female candidates across designated categories and all applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories enjoy complete exemption from application fee payments, ensuring inclusive access to public employment opportunities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Plant Genome Saviour Community

What is the criteria for determining the final cutoff marks in the recruitment process?

The cutoff marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, overall candidate performance, difficulty level of the examination, and reservation norms mandated by central government guidelines.

Is there any normalization formula applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalization procedures approved by competent authorities are applied to adjust for variations in difficulty levels across different examination shifts to ensure absolute fairness.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon final selection and appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond agreeing to serve the organization for a specified minimum duration, failing which a designated training or administrative cost must be reimbursed.

What is the duration of the probation period for candidates appointed through this recruitment?

Newly appointed candidates are generally placed on a statutory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, conduct, and suitability for the cadre are evaluated.

Can candidates from disciplines other than agriculture apply for this recruitment?

Eligibility is strictly restricted to candidates possessing the essential educational qualifications explicitly mentioned in the official notification, primarily focusing on agriculture, botany, plant breeding, and allied sciences.

What are the primary posting locations for candidates selected under this cadre?

Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere across India at regional offices, research centers, or institutional headquarters under the administrative jurisdiction of the employing authority.