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Admit Card Main Written Examination Direct Recruitment to Grade I O

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admit Card Main Written Examination Direct Recruitment to Grade I O 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: 20-01-2023 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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Absent Candidates	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
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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 Admit Card Main Written Examination Direct Recruitment to Grade I O?

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 20-01-2023. 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

Register on the official MoES recruitment portal to generate a unique One-Time Registration (OTR) ID by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details.

Log in using OTR credentials, select the Grade I Officer Direct Recruitment link, and fill out the detailed application form with academic and professional experience.

Upload scanned copies of the matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, caste/category certificates, signature, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, ensuring that the transaction status updates to Success on the portal.

Download the Main Written Examination Admit Card from the portal using the registration number and date of birth once the official notification is released.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admit Card Main Written Examination Direct Recruitment to Grade I O 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: Preliminary Screening Test	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness of Earth Sciences.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Meteorology, Oceanography, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, and specialized domain-specific research methodology.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Document Verification	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Assessment of scientific aptitude, leadership qualities, communication skills, and verification of original academic and caste credentials.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Compilation of consolidated scores from Stage 2 and Stage 3, followed by a mandatory medical fitness assessment by a designated medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Grade I Officer post 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 INR 56,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to INR 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of the basic pay, totaling INR 16,830 (Class Y is 20%, Class Z is 10%). Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. This culminates in a Gross Monthly Salary of approximately INR 1,13,679 for Class X cities. After statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to INR 8,583, Professional Tax, and CGHS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately INR 1,03,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment implements a strict statutory reservation policy. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 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 government directives, all women candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admit Card Main Written Examination

How are the qualifying cutoffs determined for the Main Written Examination?

Category-wise minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD, subject to normalization if conducted in multiple shifts.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, the multi-shift exam scores are normalized using the standard equipercentile method approved by DoPT to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for Grade I Officers?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of INR 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 upon joining?

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

Can candidates choose their elective subjects in the Main Written Examination?

Yes, candidates can select one specialized elective from Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean Sciences, or Geoscience, as specified during the application process.

Where will the selected Grade I Officers be posted?

Postings are pan-India at MoES institutes, including IMD, INCOIS, IITM, NCMRWF, or NIOT, depending on the operational requirements and specialization of the candidate.