MEPZ Recruitment Dossier

Assistant Director

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Director 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: 2026-09-30 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 Administrative Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-26

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 Director?

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 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

Access the official MEPZ or Ministry of Commerce recruitment portal to initiate One-Time Registration by entering basic personal details, a valid email address, and a mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to complete the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional experience in export-import or SEZ administration, and selecting preferred examination centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates, signature, and passport-size photograph conforming strictly to the specified pixel and file-size limits.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and print the system-generated transaction receipt.

Monitor the portal for application status updates and download the digitally generated admit card, containing the allocated exam venue and schedule, approximately two weeks before the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Director 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 Examination (Paper I - General Aptitude & English)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Awareness, and Current Affairs with a focus on national economic developments.
Stage 2: Written Examination (Paper II - Domain Specialization)	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act and Rules, Foreign Trade Policy, Export-Import Procedures, Customs Act, Industrial Development, and Financial Management.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Document Verification	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of leadership qualities, communication skills, knowledge of trade policies, and verification of original academic and category certificates.
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Merit List	Qualifying	Comprehensive medical fitness test as per Central Civil Services rules, followed by final merit ranking based on Paper I, Paper II, and Interview scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Assistant Director at MEPZ Authority (Madras Export Processing Zone, Ministry of Commerce and Industry) is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted post, positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (like Chennai, where MEPZ is headquartered) is calculated at 30%, totaling Rs. 16,830. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), yielding Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,04,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Assistant Director at MEPZ Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories: up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Director

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written exam?

As per DoPT guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks are 40% for Unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates in each paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

If the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity among candidates.

Is there a service bond required upon joining as Assistant Director?

No, there is no financial service bond required, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before confirmation.

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

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years, during which they must successfully complete prescribed foundational and departmental training.

Does the syllabus include specific acts related to Special Economic Zones?

Yes, Paper II heavily focuses on the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act of 2005, SEZ Rules of 2006, and the latest Foreign Trade Policy guidelines.

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

The primary posting will be at the MEPZ Authority headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with liability for transfer to other SEZs or sub-offices under its jurisdiction.