MCEHASSAN Recruitment Dossier

Career and Counselling Cell

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Career and Counselling Cell administered by MCEHASSAN Authority (Karnataka).

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

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Official Domain: mcehassan.ac.in | Jurisdiction: Karnataka

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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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Block Mis Coordinator Date	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-08-13
Block Office Assistant Under Msrls	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Block Program Office	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
Career Archives	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-09-24

Active Procurement Tenders by MCEHASSAN

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Paragonimiasis Project 2019 20 003 TENDER Doc for Supply of Stereo Zoo	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Paragonimiasis Project 2019 20 004 TENDER Doc for Supply of Trinocular	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Parking of Vehicles in Nainital Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Qualification Bid Opening Meeting at 11 00 Am 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 Career and Counselling Cell?

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 MCEHASSAN Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official MCEHASSAN recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address, mobile number, and basic demographic details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, professional counselling certifications, and prior work experience details are entered accurately without discrepancies.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, postgraduate degrees in psychology or social work, experience certificates, and passport-sized photographs, strictly adhering to the specified file size limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-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 admit card, which must be printed for exam center entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Career and Counselling Cell 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 Screening Examination	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness of Higher Education Trends in India.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Theories of Career Development, Student Psychology, Psychometric Assessment Tools, Counselling Techniques, Mental Health Interventions, and Crisis Management in Academic Institutions.
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Presentation	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Case Study Presentation on Student Grievance Resolution, Communication Skills, Stress Tolerance, Leadership Qualities, and Practical Counselling Scenario Analysis.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Experience Certificates, Category/Caste Certificates, Character Antecedents, and Basic Medical Fitness Standards.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Career and Counselling Cell recruitment under the MCEHASSAN Authority aligns with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 10, corresponding to an Entry Basic Pay of INR 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (INR 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for Class Y/Z cities at 18% (INR 10,098), the compensation structure is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 3,600 plus DA on TA of INR 1,908 is provided. This culminates in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of INR 1,01,439. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (INR 8,583) and Professional Tax (INR 200), the net in-hand monthly salary is estimated to be approximately INR 92,656, making it an exceptionally lucrative administrative-academic career path.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The MCEHASSAN Authority strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer). Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with central welfare directives, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Career and Counselling Cell

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination stages?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is set at 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in each individual paper to be eligible for the interview stage.

Will there be a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this post?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond to serve the MCEHASSAN Authority for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining the service.

What is the duration of the probation period upon joining?

The newly recruited officers will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and counselling outcomes will be closely evaluated.

Does the syllabus include practical psychometric assessment tools?

Yes, the Domain Specialization Paper specifically tests knowledge of standardized psychometric tools, aptitude testing, personality inventories, and interest analysis methodologies.

Where will the primary posting location be for the selected candidates?

The primary posting will be at the main campus of Malnad College of Engineering in Hassan, Karnataka, within the dedicated Career and Counselling Cell.