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A Moes Funded Research Project Entitled

Official gazetted recruitment notification for A Moes Funded Research Project Entitled administered by LBSNAA Authority (Chandigarh).

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

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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 A Moes Funded Research Project Entitled?

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 LBSNAA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official LBSNAA recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the MoES-funded research project details, academic specializations, and prior research experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, research publications, experience letters, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the online payment gateway to pay the requisite application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt.

After successful verification of applications, download the admit card or interview call letter from the portal, which contains the scheduled date, time, and venue for the evaluation.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for A Moes Funded Research Project Entitled 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: Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying (Based on Academic & Research API Score)	Academic record consistency, Relevance of master's or doctoral specialization, Number of peer-reviewed publications in UGC-CARE or Scopus indexed journals, Prior research experience in MoES or allied government projects
Stage 2: Written Domain Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation and Statistical Analysis, Environmental Policy and Earth Sciences, Public Administration and Governance Frameworks
Stage 3: Presentation and Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Presentation on proposed research methodology, Domain knowledge defense, Communication skills and policy formulation aptitude, Feasibility and impact of the project proposal
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic degrees and experience certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer if applicable, Character and antecedent verification, Basic medical fitness standards as per LBSNAA norms

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for this MoES-funded research project at LBSNAA is mapped to the equivalent of Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of INR 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, amounting to INR 29,733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y city (Mussoorie/Dehradun) calculated at 20% (INR 11,220), the allowances are highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at INR 3,600 plus DA, totaling INR 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 1,02,561. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) contribute 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 8,583), alongside professional tax and standard health scheme deductions. Consequently, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary for a selected researcher stands at approximately INR 93,000, ensuring financial stability alongside prestigious academic exposure.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to this MoES-funded research project at LBSNAA strictly complies with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in line with central government mandates. Furthermore, in accordance with DoPT guidelines, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in public research cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — A Moes Funded Research Project Enti

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on the merit ratio of 1:10 for the interview stage.

Will normalization be applied to the screening test scores?

If the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be utilized to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service bond or exit penalty for this project position?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must provide a mandatory one-month notice period or deposit one month's consolidated salary before resigning from the project.

What is the probation or evaluation period for this research role?

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. However, there is an initial observation/probation period of six months, after which performance is reviewed for further extension.

What is the core focus of the written exam syllabus?

The syllabus focuses on research methodology, statistical analysis, data interpretation, environmental sciences, public policy administration, and specific domain topics related to the MoES-funded project's objectives.

Where will the selected candidates be posted during the project?

The primary posting will be at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, with potential field visits to MoES partner institutions across India.