MEPZ Recruitment Dossier

Assistant Engineer

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MEPZ Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹149820 - 6595 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-03-25 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	₹149820 - 6595 (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 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 Engineer?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹149820 - 6595 (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 2025-03-25. 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 recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email address, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, engineering discipline details, and specific professional experience as required for the Assistant Engineer post.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, engineering degree, community certificate, and passport-sized photograph and signature conforming strictly to the specified dimensions and file sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the admit card generated two weeks prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Engineer 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 - Non-Technical)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness of Indian Economy and Trade, and English Language Comprehension.
Stage 2: Written Examination (Paper II - Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)	120 Marks, 120 Minutes	Structural Engineering, Building Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, and specific SEZ infrastructure development guidelines.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Authentication	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, caste certificates, experience letters, NOC from current employers, and biometric matching against exam day records.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying, Final Selection	Standard medical fitness test as per Central Civil Services rules, followed by the publication of the final merit list based on Paper I and Paper II scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Assistant Engineer at MEPZ Authority (under Ministry of Commerce and Industry) is classified as a Group B Gazetted/Non-Gazetted post, mapped to Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Entry Basic Pay is Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 23,797, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Chennai (Class X city) at 30% of Basic Pay amounting to Rs. 13,470, the compensation is highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA thereon (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. The Gross Monthly Salary is approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of (Basic + DA) which is Rs. 6,870, and Professional Tax/CGEGIS of around Rs. 500, the estimated Net In-Hand Monthly Salary is approximately Rs. 80,305.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the MEPZ Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation guidelines. Vertical reservation is provided with 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable. Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee. Horizontal reservation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen is implemented as per the prevailing central government mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Engineer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the MEPZ Assistant Engineer exam?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each paper individually.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization method based on percentile scores will be applied.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

There is no service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed in the permanent cadre.

What is the duration of the probation period for an Assistant Engineer?

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored.

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

The primary posting will be at the MEPZ Special Economic Zone headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with occasional travel to sub-zones.

Does the syllabus include questions specific to Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

Yes, Paper II includes a dedicated sub-section on the SEZ Act, 2005, and infrastructure development guidelines relevant to MEPZ operations.