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Brief Recruitment Notice

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Brief Recruitment Notice administered by MAU Authority (Gujarat).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MAU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Brief	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-12
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Active Procurement Tenders by MAU

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Clarifications TENDER RFP for Appointment of Direct Tax Consultant	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Clarrification Procurement of Hpc Cluster Iiser Pur 1344 18	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Minutes Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Prebid Queries Response RFP for Selection of Trustee Bank Under	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 Brief Recruitment Notice?

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 MAU Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MAU Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate a unique login ID.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring educational qualifications, work experience, and category details are accurately entered before saving progress.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificate, passport-size photograph, and signature, adhering strictly to specified file sizes.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Brief Recruitment Notice 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 (CBST)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Language.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Written Exam	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Core technical subjects, administrative procedures, public policy, financial rules, and domain-specific regulatory frameworks.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic, caste, and experience certificates alongside a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by an authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Marks	Compilation of final merit list based on normalized scores of Stage 2, subject to clearing Stage 3 and meeting category-wise cutoffs.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment under the MAU Authority is positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 18,762), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for Class Y cities at 20% (amounting to Rs. 7,080), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 66,750. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 61,134. This structure will be updated upon the implementation of the 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the consolidated guidelines and Office Memorandums (OMs) issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, the MAU Authority implements a strict reservation policy. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Brief Recruitment Notice

How are the minimum qualifying marks and cutoffs determined for this recruitment?

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for General/EWS and 35% for reserved categories. However, the actual cutoff marks for shortlisting will depend on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the overall performance of the candidates.

Is there a normalization process for exams conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT will be applied to adjust the difficulty variations across different exam shifts, ensuring a fair and transparent merit list generation.

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

Selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond to serve the MAU Authority for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of joining, or refund a specified sum of Rs. 2,00,000 in lieu thereof.

What is the duration and terms of the probation period?

Candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years. During this time, their performance, conduct, and adaptability will be closely monitored before they are confirmed into permanent service.

Will there be any negative marking in the screening test?

Yes, there is a penalty for incorrect answers in the Stage 1 Computer Based Screening Test. For every wrong answer, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after recruitment?

Initial postings will be at the headquarters or regional offices of the MAU Authority. However, the services are transferrable, and candidates may be posted anywhere within the jurisdiction of the authority based on administrative requirements.