MCEHASSAN Recruitment Dossier

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Official gazetted recruitment notification for Career Archives administered by MCEHASSAN Authority (Karnataka).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MCEHASSAN Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-09-24 Posting 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. 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 MCEHASSAN

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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 and Counselling Cell	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

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 Archives?

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 2025-09-24. 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

Access the official MCEHASSAN recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, validating your mobile number and email address via secure OTP verification.

Log in using OTR credentials to scan and upload essential documents, including educational certificates, matriculation proof, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed JPEG format.

Fill out the detailed online application form for the Career Archives post, carefully selecting your preferred examination centers and verifying all entered academic and professional credentials before final submission.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded and printed in color, containing the designated exam center, date, and mandatory candidate instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Career Archives 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 / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	120 Marks / 150 Minutes	Archival Science and Records Management, Digital Preservation and Metadata Standards, Information Systems and Database Management, Conservation and Restoration of Historical Documents
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of Original Academic and Category Certificates, Identity Verification through Biometrics, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 Cumulative Scores	Compilation of Category-wise Merit Ranks, Resolution of Tie-cases based on Age and Academic Percentages, Final Seat Allocation and Appointment Orders

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Career Archives cadre under the MCEHASSAN Authority is classified under Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), the compensation package is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated based on city classification, yielding Rs. 12,123 for Class X (27%), Rs. 8,980 for Class Y (20%), and Rs. 4,490 for Class Z (10%). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA, totaling Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class Y city amounts to approximately Rs. 83,185. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 76,115.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the MCEHASSAN Authority strictly implements statutory reservation policies for the Career Archives recruitment. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in line with central mandates. Furthermore, full application fee concessions are provided to women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Career Archives

What are the criteria for determining the minimum qualifying cutoff marks?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the volume of applicants, with category-specific relaxations applied as per government norms.

Will there be a normalization of marks across multiple exam shifts?

Yes, a multi-shift normalization process based on the standard equipercentile method will be applied to ensure equity and fairness if the examination is conducted across multiple sessions.

Is there a service agreement or bond required upon joining?

Selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the MCEHASSAN Authority for a minimum period of two years from the date of appointment.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period for this post?

Appointed candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to archival operations will be continuously evaluated.

Does the syllabus focus more on general aptitude or domain-specific knowledge?

The syllabus is balanced, with Stage 1 focusing on general aptitude and Stage 2 dedicated entirely to domain-specific knowledge in archival science, digital preservation, and records management.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after successful recruitment?

Initial postings will be at the headquarters of the MCEHASSAN Authority, with subsequent transfer liabilities to any regional archival centers or offices across the state as per administrative requirements.