MAHAGST Recruitment Dossier

At Jjb

Official gazetted recruitment notification for At Jjb administered by MAHAGST Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MAHAGST 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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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

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 Non Local	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-05-20
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

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 At Jjb?

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 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

Visit the MAHAGST/MPSC official portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details to generate a unique candidate ID.

Scan and upload essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, caste validity certificate (if applicable), and passport-sized photograph with signature in the specified JPEG/PDF format.

Log in with OTR credentials, select the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax recruitment notification, and fill out the detailed online application form with accurate professional details.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded and printed at least one week prior to the scheduled computer-based examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for At Jjb 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: Preliminary Screening Examination	100 Marks / 60 Minutes	General Awareness, Maharashtra Geography, History, Indian Polity, Basic Economics, and Mental Ability.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination	400 Marks / 180 Minutes	Paper I: Marathi and English Language Skills; Paper II: GST Act, Taxation Laws, Financial Accounting, and Audit Principles.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Document Verification	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Evaluation of personality, communication skills, leadership qualities, and verification of original academic and reservation certificates.
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying / Non-graded	Comprehensive medical fitness assessment by a state-authorized medical board followed by the publication of the final merit list.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (ACST) under the MAHAGST Authority is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix (equivalent to S-20 in Maharashtra State Civil Services), featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), Class Y at 20%, and Class Z at 10%, the allowances are highly competitive. Including a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the gross monthly salary for a Class X city posting stands at approximately Rs. 113,679. After statutory deductions including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (Rs. 8,583), Professional Tax (Rs. 200), and Government Insurance Scheme (Rs. 120), the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 104,776.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums and Maharashtra State Government guidelines, this recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is strictly allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, horizontal reservation applies to women candidates, who also benefit from complete application fee concessions, ensuring equitable representation and diverse participation across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — At Jjb

What are the factors determining the category-wise cutoff marks?

The cutoff marks are determined by the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the examination, the total number of appearing candidates, and the reservation quotas applicable for that cycle.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity and fairness among all candidates.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected candidates?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond agreeing to serve the MAHAGST department for a minimum of 3 years, or pay a specified penalty in case of early resignation.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The selected candidates undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, which includes foundational training at the state academy and on-the-job practical training.

Does the syllabus focus heavily on local taxation laws?

Yes, the syllabus places significant emphasis on the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (MGST) Act, the Central GST Act, and general financial auditing principles.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates can be posted anywhere within the state of Maharashtra, primarily in major divisional headquarters such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik.