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Absent Candidates

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Absent Candidates administered by MOES Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MOES Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Jharkhand

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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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
About Fiuind	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
About Us	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2022-07-15
Admit Card Main Written Examination Direct Recruitment to Grade I O	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	20-01-2023
Admit Card Recruitment of Accountant Rupashree	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by MOES

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Enlist Agencies Firms of Repute for Recruitment Process Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Empanelment of Expert Resources Professionals and Individual Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Empanelment of Fabricator for Production and Supply of Apparel and Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Empanelment of Vendors for Designing Printing Videography and Creat 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 Absent Candidates?

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 MOES Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with OTR credentials, select the Absent Candidates special drive notification, and fill out the detailed application form with academic qualifications and professional experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, category certificates, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats and sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the system-generated payment confirmation receipt.

After successful verification of applications, download the admit card from the portal during the designated window, which contains the exam center, date, and shift timing.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Absent Candidates 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 Screening Test	120 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, General Awareness and Earth Sciences Basics
Stage 2: Domain Specific Written Examination	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Meteorology, Oceanography, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Instrumentation and Data Assimilation
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Academic Research Presentation, Technical Viva-Voce, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Scenarios, Verification of Original Certificates
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity Test, General Health Assessment, Final Merit Compilation based on Stage 2 and Stage 3 Marks

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Scientist B cadre (addressing the Absent Candidates drive) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% (Rs. 16,830), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816) is provided, bringing the total TA to Rs. 11,016. The gross monthly salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,03,000, subject to the chosen city classification.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservations. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates for up to 5 years, and to Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) for up to 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in compliance with central government guidelines, women candidates across all categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Absent Candidates

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 50% for General/EWS candidates, 45% for OBC candidates, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in the screening test.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, a multi-shift normalization method based on standard percentile equivalence is utilized if the computer-based test is conducted across multiple sessions.

Is there a service bond required upon selection?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the Ministry of Earth Sciences for a minimum period of three years.

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

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

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization paper?

The detailed, topic-wise syllabus for each domain is available in Annexure-II of the official recruitment notification on the MoES portal.

What are the potential posting locations after final selection?

Candidates can be posted at any MoES institution across India, including IMD New Delhi, IITM Pune, INCOIS Hyderabad, or NIOT Chennai, based on vacancy distribution.