MAHACID Recruitment Dossier

Archive Whats New

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Archive Whats New administered by MAHACID Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MAHACID Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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 MAHACID

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Applications Are Invited Appointment to the Post of Technical Person	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Applications Are Invited Direct Quota Medical Faculty Posts	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-09-25
Applications Are Invited Direct Recruitment to Different Posts in Th	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-05-01
Archive Sanction Order	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-23

Active Procurement Tenders by MAHACID

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Mining Governance and Growth Support Project Ministry of Natural Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ministerial Staff Ah Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ministry of Finance Order F 7 10 2021 Ppd 1 Public Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Minutes of Prebid Meeting Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Archive Whats New?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MAHACID Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with your credentials to fill out the detailed application form, carefully entering academic qualifications, professional experience, and choosing preferred examination centers across Maharashtra.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, category certificates, and educational transcripts, strictly adhering to the specified file formats and size limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and save the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the CBT admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Archive Whats New 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, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, General Awareness with special focus on Maharashtra History and Geography
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Archival Science and Record Management, Digital Archiving and Metadata Standards, Information Technology Act 2000, Data Security and Cyber Laws in India
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Caste Validity Certificate for Reserved Categories, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, Identity and Biometric Authentication
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying, Final Merit compilation	Standard Medical Fitness Test, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Assessment, Character and Antecedents Verification by Local Police Authorities

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Archive Officer (Whats New) cadre under the MAHACID Authority is positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix (corresponding to S-14 in Maharashtra State Pay Rules), featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) categorized by city class (Class X at 30% amounting to Rs. 10,620; Class Y at 20%; Class Z at 10%), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA thereon, the gross monthly salary for a Class X city posting reaches approximately Rs. 69,000. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 5,416 and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 63,000, offering a highly competitive remuneration package for specialized administrative and archival professionals.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and Government of Maharashtra guidelines, the MAHACID Authority implements a robust statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A vertical quota of 10% is strictly reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates benefit from a 30% horizontal reservation and are eligible for application fee concessions as per state government directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Archive Whats New

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the MAHACID Archive recruitment?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 45% marks in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 individually to be considered for the subsequent document verification and merit list compilation.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the computer-based test is conducted in multiple shifts, the multi-shift percentile equivalence method approved by DoPT will be applied to normalize the scores.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this role?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 1,00,000 to serve the MAHACID Authority for a minimum period of three years from their joining date.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Archive Officer post?

The newly recruited officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and departmental exam clearance will be evaluated.

Where are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

The primary postings are at the MAHACID Headquarters in Pune, with potential transfers to regional CID units across major cities in Maharashtra like Mumbai, Nagpur, and Aurangabad.

Is there any negative marking in the Computer Based Screening Test?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks (one-fourth) will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations.