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Area Non Local

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Area Non Local administered by MAHAGST Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MAHAGST Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-05-20 Posting 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. 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 MAHAGST

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Area Advisors	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Area Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-12-30
At Glance	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
At Iist	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by MAHAGST

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pr Trz Muz Bsptcl 2026 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pr Trz Patna 2025 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pr Trz Patna 2026 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
01 Pr Trz Muz Bsptcl 2024 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 Area Non Local?

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 2026-05-20. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MAHAGST Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MAHAGST recruitment portal, click on 'New Registration', and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, contact, and academic details to generate login credentials.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the 'Area Non Local' cadre preferences, post choices, and detailed educational qualification metrics.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, caste validity certificates (if applicable), and passport-sized photographs conforming to the prescribed dimensions and file sizes.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated e-receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, download it using registration credentials, and print a clear copy to present at the designated examination center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Area Non Local 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 reference to Maharashtra's economy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act 2017, Central GST Act, Integrated GST Act, Principles of Financial Accounting, Audit Procedures and Commercial Law
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Authentication	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, Caste and Category Certificates, Non-Creamy Layer validation, Domicile status, Biometric and identity matching
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying, Final Ranking	Standard medical fitness assessment, Visual acuity tests, Physical endurance check, Compilation of final merit list based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 cumulative scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Area Non Local cadre under the MAHAGST Authority is positioned at Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (equivalent to Maharashtra State S-15). The entry-level Basic Pay is established at ₹47,600. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53%, officers receive ₹25,228. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% contributes ₹14,280. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at ₹3,600 plus the corresponding DA of ₹1,908, totaling ₹5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to ₹92,616. Mandatory deductions include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10% of Basic plus DA, amounting to ₹7,283, alongside a Professional Tax deduction of ₹200. This results in a total deduction of ₹7,483, yielding a highly competitive estimated net in-hand monthly salary of ₹85,133. This structured compensation package is designed to attract top-tier talent to the state's tax administration.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the MAHAGST Area Non Local cadre strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Government of Maharashtra. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In compliance with state policies, horizontal reservation for women candidates is maintained at 30%, accompanied by application fee concessions for reserved categories and women applicants.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Area Non Local

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the MAHAGST Area Non Local exam?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate of the written examinations to be considered for the subsequent stages, subject to category-wise relaxations.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization method based on percentile equivalence will be applied to compile the final merit list if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

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

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of two lakh rupees to serve the MAHAGST department for a minimum period of three years from their joining date.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited officers?

Appointed officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes institutional training at the state academy and departmental examinations.

Does the syllabus include local language proficiency?

Yes, proficiency in Marathi is mandatory. The Stage 1 screening test includes a dedicated section evaluating Marathi language comprehension and grammar.

Where will the primary posting locations be for the Area Non Local cadre?

Officers recruited under the Area Non Local quota are liable to be posted in any GST division across Maharashtra, primarily in major urban and semi-urban industrial hubs.