MCZMA Recruitment Dossier

Basic Grade

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Basic Grade administered by MCZMA Authority (Kerala).

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

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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 MCZMA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Basic Science	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-15
Bastar Fighter	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Cancellation of Recruitment Notification the Post of General	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
Cancellation of Recruitment of Group B Posts	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-08-17

Active Procurement Tenders by MCZMA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Conference Minutes Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre TENDER Tie Up for Ahp Package of 3x800 Mw Nlc Talabira	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre TENDER Tie Up for Chp Lhp and Ghp Package of 3x800 Mw Nlc	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of 12800 Kgs Urea Technical Grade for Etp Unit at Bcpl Lepetka	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 Basic Grade?

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 MCZMA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official MCZMA recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to complete your profile by entering detailed academic qualifications, work experience, and uploading scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and category certificates in the prescribed formats.

Select the Basic Grade recruitment notification, verify all pre-filled details, choose preferred examination centers, and submit the application form to proceed to the secure payment gateway.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt along with the finalized application form for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, which must be downloaded and printed, containing the designated exam center, date, session timing, and mandatory candidate instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Basic Grade 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 / 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, General Awareness, Basic Environmental Science
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks / 120 Minutes	Coastal Zone Regulations (CRZ), Environmental Protection Act 1986, Marine Ecology, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications, Coastal Geomorphology
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, Caste validity and non-creamy layer certificates, Standard physical fitness assessment by a government medical board
Stage 4: Merit List & Final Selection	Cumulative Weightage	Compilation of final merit based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 scores, Application of statutory reservation rosters, Final allotment of posts

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Basic Grade cadre at MCZMA Authority is positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an initial entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities like Mumbai at 30% (Rs. 10,620), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 70,290. Mandatory statutory deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) contribute 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416), alongside Professional Tax (Rs. 200) and CGHS/GIS contributions. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Basic Grade officer stands at approximately Rs. 64,500, offering a highly competitive and secure compensation package aligned with state and central government benchmarks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the MCZMA Basic Grade strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Government of Maharashtra. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates benefit from fee concessions and horizontal reservation quotas as per prevailing state policies, ensuring equitable representation across all administrative tiers.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Basic Grade

What are the criteria for determining the minimum qualifying cutoffs?

Cutoffs are determined dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the examination, and the overall performance of candidates in each category.

Will there be a normalization of marks across different sessions?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness across all sessions.

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

Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the MCZMA Authority for a minimum period of 2 years, failing which they must refund specified training costs.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period?

Newly recruited Basic Grade officers undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to coastal regulations are closely evaluated.

Does the syllabus focus more on general aptitude or environmental laws?

The syllabus is balanced, but the second stage heavily prioritizes environmental laws, specifically the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notifications and the Environmental Protection Act.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates are primarily posted at the MCZMA headquarters in Mumbai, with occasional field visits and postings along the coastal districts of Maharashtra.