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Academic Associate Trainee

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Academic Associate Trainee administered by MOPNG Authority (Haryana).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MOPNG Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-01-26 Posting Jurisdiction: Haryana

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Academic Departments of the Institute and the Faculty	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Academic Faculty	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Agicl Online the Engagement of Services One 1 Ppp Expe	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-03-07
Agniveer Recruitment	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by MOPNG

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Elastomeric Bearings TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Elastomeric Pad TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Electical Items TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Empanelment of HR Agencies 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 Academic Associate Trainee?

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 2024-01-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MOPNG Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, past research or teaching experience, and selecting preferred examination centers and specific academic discipline streams.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, postgraduate degrees, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature, adhering strictly to the specified file size limits.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the electronic admit cards prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Academic Associate Trainee 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 Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Communication, and Basic Research Methodology
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Presentation	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Subject-specific teaching demonstration, research proposal presentation, and academic domain knowledge evaluation
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, and physical fitness assessment by a medical board
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on cumulative performance	Integration of Stage 1 and Stage 2 scores, adhering to statutory reservation rosters and category-wise cutoffs

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Academic Associate Trainee position under the MOPNG autonomous institutes is aligned with Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 35,400 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 18,762), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for Class Y cities at 20% (Rs. 7,080), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908) is provided, bringing the total Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 66,750. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and standard professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 60,500, subject to periodic revisions under upcoming 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Academic Associate Trainee cadre strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in line with central government mandates. Furthermore, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the academic and research cadres of the ministry's autonomous institutions.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Academic Associate Trainee

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

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, though actual cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios.

Will there be a normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method approved by DoPT will be applied.

Is there a service agreement or bond required upon joining?

Yes, selected trainees must execute a service agreement bond to serve the institute for a minimum period of one year, failing which they must refund three months' stipend.

What is the duration of the training or probation period for this role?

The position starts with a structured trainee period of one year, which may be extended by another year based on performance evaluations before regular absorption.

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

The detailed syllabus is published on the official recruitment portal under the 'Syllabus' tab, categorized by specific engineering, science, and management disciplines.

Where will the selected Academic Associate Trainees be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at MOPNG autonomous academic and research institutes, such as RGIPT Jais, IIPE Visakhapatnam, or their designated extension centers.