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Cancellation of Recruitment of Group B Posts

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cancellation of Recruitment of Group B Posts administered by MCZMA Authority (Kerala).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MCZMA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2022-08-17 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. 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

Related Active Openings under MCZMA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Basic Grade	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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

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 Cancellation of Recruitment of Group B Posts?

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 2022-08-17. 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

Access the official MCZMA or Maharashtra Environment Department recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, and generate a unique login ID and password.

Log in to fill the comprehensive application form, specifying educational qualifications, professional experience in coastal zone management, and selecting preferred exam centers across Maharashtra.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, caste validity certificates, and passport-sized photographs conforming to the specified dimensions and file sizes.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, download it using your credentials, and print a clear copy to present at the designated examination center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cancellation of Recruitment of Group B Posts 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 Test (CBT)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness with special reference to Maharashtra's geography and environment.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Coastal Zone Regulations (CRZ), Environmental Protection Act 1986, Marine Ecology, GIS and Remote Sensing applications, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) methodologies.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Exam	Qualifying	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, non-creamy layer status, and a standard medical fitness examination by an authorized civil surgeon.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on CBT and Domain Paper	Compilation of cumulative scores from Stage 1 and Stage 2, applying statutory reservation rules and horizontal quotas to determine the final select list.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Group B posts under the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) are aligned with Level 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix (or equivalent State Level S-15 to S-20). The entry-level basic pay is set at INR 47,600. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53% (amounting to INR 25,228), House Rent Allowance (HRA) categorized by city class (Class X at 30% or INR 14,280; Class Y at 20%; Class Z at 10%), and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 3,600 plus DA thereon, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city reaches approximately INR 92,616. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) comprising 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 7,283) and Professional Tax (INR 200) result in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of INR 85,133. This lucrative structure is designed to attract top-tier scientific and administrative talent to coastal management.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under MCZMA 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 Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Women candidates benefit from a 30% horizontal reservation and are exempted from application fees in accordance with state government welfare policies.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cancellation of Recruitment of Grou

What is the reason for the cancellation of the previous Group B recruitment cycle?

The previous recruitment cycle was cancelled due to administrative restructuring and alignment of the syllabus with updated Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification guidelines.

Will candidates who applied previously get a fee refund or age relaxation in the new drive?

Yes, previously registered candidates are typically exempted from paying fees again, and the authority may grant one-time age relaxation to prevent disqualification.

Is there a service bond or minimum serving period for MCZMA Group B officers?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the authority for a minimum of two years, failing which they must refund three months' salary.

What is the probation period and where will the primary posting location be?

The selected officers undergo a probation period of two years. The primary posting location is the MCZMA Headquarters in Mumbai, with occasional coastal field visits.

How is the normalization of marks calculated for multi-shift examinations?

If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the standard percentile-based equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT is utilized to ensure fair grading.

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff percentage for the written examinations?

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 45% for General/EWS categories and 40% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in each individual paper.