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Back to Recruitment Rules

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Back to Recruitment Rules administered by LOHIT Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: LOHIT Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 23-07-2020 Posting Jurisdiction: Jharkhand

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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

Related Active Openings under LOHIT

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Back to Latest Recruitments	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Back to Recruitment	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Calling Willingness in the Cadre of Superintendent Inspector	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Calling Next Person in Panel Against Cancellation of Candidature	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2020-05-13

Active Procurement Tenders by LOHIT

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Other Government Tenders	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Others Department TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Others Health Care Units Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Partial Correction Against NIT Juria Gp for Bazar Beel Hat Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2025-05-09

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Back to Recruitment Rules?

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 23-07-2020. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from LOHIT Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official LOHIT Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, email address, and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in using the OTR credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, specifying educational qualifications, work experience, and preferred exam center locations.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, category certificates, a recent passport-sized photograph, and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Back to Recruitment Rules 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	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Comprehension, and General Awareness with special emphasis on current affairs and Indian polity.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), Central Civil Services (CCS) Conduct Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), and financial administration.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, experience letters, and a comprehensive medical fitness assessment conducted by an authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Merit List	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Evaluation of administrative aptitude, leadership qualities, communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and final compilation of the merit list based on cumulative scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the LOHIT Authority cadre is positioned at Pay Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay for this level is established at INR 44,900. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (amounting to INR 23,797), the salary structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by region: Class X cities receive 30% (INR 13,470), Class Y receive 20% (INR 8,980), and Class Z receive 10% (INR 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at INR 3,600 plus DA for higher cities, and INR 1,800 plus DA for other locations. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary ranges from INR 75,000 to INR 88,000. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary ranges from INR 66,000 to INR 78,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the statutory directives issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, the LOHIT Authority implements a robust reservation policy. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside standard relaxations in the upper age limit: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with gender empowerment guidelines, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee across all categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Back to Recruitment Rules

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for each stage?

As per LOHIT Authority guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will multi-shift normalization be applied to the screening test scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Screening Test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be utilized to ensure parity among candidates.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for selected candidates?

Selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond to serve the LOHIT Authority for a minimum period of three years, or refund three months' salary in lieu thereof.

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

The selected officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which they must successfully complete prescribed departmental training and examinations.

Is the syllabus for the domain specialization paper aligned with standard civil services rules?

Yes, the syllabus is directly aligned with the Union PSC standards for administrative officers, focusing heavily on CCS Rules, FRSR, and government financial regulations.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Initial postings will be at the headquarters of the LOHIT Authority, with subsequent transfer liabilities across regional offices within the jurisdiction of the authority.