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Admit Card the Post of Lra

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admit Card the Post of Lra administered by MOEF Authority (West Bengal).

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

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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

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For Establishment of Power Electronics Lab Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Admit Card the Post of Lra?

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 MOEF Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with OTR credentials, select the Laboratory Research Assistant (LRA) vacancy, and fill out the detailed academic, professional, and experience fields in the online application form.

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

Remit the application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt and submitted application preview.

Monitor the portal for the release of the LRA Admit Card, download the hall ticket using registration credentials, and print a clear copy for exam center entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admit Card the Post of Lra 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 a focus on basic environmental science concepts.
Stage 2: Technical Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Environmental chemistry, ecology, biodiversity conservation, environmental impact assessment (EIA) protocols, laboratory techniques, and environmental legislation in India.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Biometric Matching	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, caste/category certificates, experience letters, identity proofs, and biometric verification against CBT data.
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying, Final Merit based on Stage 1 & 2	General physical fitness standards as prescribed by MoEFCC, visual acuity tests, and compilation of final merit list based on normalized CBT scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Laboratory Research Assistant (LRA) cadre in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is classified as a Group 'B' Non-Gazetted post, positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 30% for Class X cities (Rs. 10,620), the salary structure is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 70,290. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416), CGHS, and CGEGIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited LRA is approximately Rs. 64,290.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are applicable. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res). Furthermore, all female candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote inclusive representation.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admit Card the Post of Lra

How are the minimum qualifying marks and cutoffs determined for the LRA exam?

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD. However, the actual cutoff is determined dynamically based on the number of vacancies, candidate performance, and exam difficulty.

Will normalization be applied to the CBT scores across multiple shifts?

Yes, if the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by the MoEFCC will be applied to ensure fair evaluation of scores across varying difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the LRA post?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for the Laboratory Research Assistant post, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent absorption.

What is the duration and terms of the probation period for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to laboratory protocols will be closely monitored before confirmation of service.

Is the domain-specific syllabus aligned with graduate-level environmental sciences?

Yes, the Stage 2 Technical Domain paper is aligned with the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) curriculum in Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Biotechnology from recognized Indian universities.

Where will the selected Laboratory Research Assistants be posted across India?

Selected candidates can be posted at the MoEFCC Headquarters in New Delhi, any of its Regional Offices, or subordinate offices like the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).