MEPZ Recruitment Dossier

Assistant Administrative Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Administrative Officer administered by MEPZ Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MEPZ Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-26 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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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 MEPZ

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Absent Candidates in Interview	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Accepted List Interview Viva Voce the Post of Junior Specialist Doc	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Accepted List Written Examination the Post of General Duty Medical	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-03-05
Assistant Director	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by MEPZ

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Empanelment of Advertising Agencies 2022 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Empanelment of Fabricator for Production and Supply of Apparel Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest of R D Consumables and Equipments Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Towards Entering in to Tie Up with Cghs Echs Esi 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 Assistant Administrative Officer?

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 2026-07-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MEPZ Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official MEPZ recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, detailing educational qualifications, work experience, and selecting preferred examination centers across the designated regions.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, matriculation certificate for age proof, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the secure online payment gateway to pay the application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and print the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

After final submission, monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, which must be downloaded and printed to secure entry into the designated examination center on the test date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Administrative Officer 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)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with special focus on current affairs, and English Language comprehension and grammar.
Stage 2: Descriptive Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Office Procedure, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, Financial Rules (GFR 2017), SEZ Act and Rules, and drafting of official letters, notes, and summaries.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic transcripts, caste/category certificates, experience certificates, and a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by an authorized government medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 Cumulative Score	Compilation of final merit ranking based on combined performance in CBT and Descriptive papers, subject to meeting the category-wise cut-off and document verification clearance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) at MEPZ Authority is positioned at Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Pay Band Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600), featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 23,797) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities like Chennai at 30% (Rs. 13,470), the compensation is highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This yields a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional taxes/CGHS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 80,155, making it a highly lucrative Central Government career choice.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, MEPZ Authority strictly implements statutory reservations for recruitment. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and standard quotas for SC, ST, and OBC categories. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with Central Government directives, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Administrative Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the MEPZ AAO exam?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper, though final selection depends on the competitive merit list.

Is there a normalization process applied to the CBT scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by the DoPT is utilized to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Does the MEPZ AAO position require executing a service bond?

No, there is no mandatory service bond required for the Assistant Administrative Officer post, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent confirmation.

What is the duration of the probation period for a newly recruited AAO?

Newly recruited Assistant Administrative Officers undergo a standard probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to administrative duties are closely evaluated.

Are the SEZ Act and Rules 2006 a mandatory part of the syllabus?

Yes, since MEPZ is a Special Economic Zone, a thorough understanding of the SEZ Act 2005 and SEZ Rules 2006 is a critical component of the Stage 2 descriptive paper.

Where will the selected Assistant Administrative Officers be posted?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the MEPZ Authority Headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with potential administrative deployments to sub-offices or co-located SEZs under its jurisdiction.