District Administration Malerkotla Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by District Administration Malerkotla for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Post Graduate (Master's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-04-2023 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-04-23 |
| Office Executive In Punjab Land Records Socie | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-06-25 |
| Support Persons Under Section Of Pocso Act | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-06-23 |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Visit the official Malerkotla district recruitment portal and click on the active recruitment link to initiate the One-Time Registration process using a valid email and mobile number.
Fill in the detailed personal, educational, and experience credentials in the online application form, ensuring all mandatory fields match the matriculation certificate details accurately.
Upload scanned copies of the candidate's recent passport-size photograph, signature, category certificate, and educational transcripts in the prescribed JPEG and PDF formats and sizes.
Remit the application fee online via integrated payment gateways using Net Banking, Credit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.
Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page, and await the release of the e-admit card on the portal prior to the examination.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Malerkotla N/A Recruitment 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: Written Examination | 100 Marks, 120 Minutes | General Knowledge, Punjab History and Culture, Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Basic Computer Skills. |
| Stage 2: Skill and Typing Test | Qualifying, 10 Minutes | English and Punjabi typing speed of minimum 30 words per minute on computer with high accuracy. |
| Stage 3: Document Verification | Qualifying, No Marks | Verification of original academic certificates, caste or category certificates, domicile of Punjab, and identity proofs. |
| Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List | Final Selection | General medical fitness assessment by the District Medical Board and release of the final category-wise merit list. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The recruitment for the Malerkotla cadre is structured under Level 3 of the Punjab Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, which corresponds to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at INR 21,700 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (amounting to INR 11,501), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Malerkotla set at 9% (INR 1,953), the salary is further augmented by a Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 1,800 plus DA on TA, totaling INR 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 37,908. After statutory deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to INR 3,320, and minor professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer is approximately INR 34,588.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
The recruitment strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Punjab Government reservation policies. It provides a 5-year age relaxation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), a 3-year relaxation for Backward Classes (BC/OBC), and a 10-year relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with state policies, a 33% horizontal reservation is implemented for women candidates, alongside application fee concessions for reserved categories and ex-servicemen.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Malerkotla N/A Recruitment
The age limit is 18 to 37 years for general category candidates, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/BC and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Punjab Government rules.
Yes, selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of 3 years, during which they will receive only the minimum pay scale without allowances.
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the objective-type written examination.
Selected candidates will be posted within the administrative jurisdiction of Malerkotla district, Punjab, in various government departments and offices.
Yes, candidates must have passed Matriculation or its equivalent with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects.
In case of a tie, the candidate older in age is ranked higher. If the tie persists, higher marks in the qualifying academic degree are considered.