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Agniveer Recruitment

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Agniveer Recruitment 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: 2026-09-30 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

Related Active Openings under MOPNG

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Academic Associate Trainee	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-01-26
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

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 Agniveer Recruitment?

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 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, select the Agniveer Recruitment link, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, contact, and educational details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of academic qualifications, preferred exam centers, and specific cadre preferences within the ministry's operational units.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, identity proof, and recent passport-sized photographs with signatures, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring that women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates claim their respective statutory fee exemptions.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the CBT admit cards two weeks before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Agniveer Recruitment 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	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness with focus on Energy Sector, Basic English Language
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	50 Marks, 60 Minutes	Industrial Safety Regulations, Petroleum Sector Basics, Hazardous Material Handling, Emergency Response Protocols
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Physical Endurance Test, Visual Acuity Standards, General Medical Fitness, Audiometry and Occupational Health Screening
Stage 4: Document Verification and Final Merit List	Tie-Breaker and Verification	Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Certificates, Identity and Character Verification, Biometric Authentication

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Agniveer (Energy Security and Technical) cadre under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) is aligned with Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 21,700 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 11,501. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X, Y, and Z cities is calculated at 30% (Rs. 6,510), 20% (Rs. 4,340), and 10% (Rs. 2,170) respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA for higher TPTA cities. The gross monthly salary for a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 45,219. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of basic pay plus DA (Rs. 3,320) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 41,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservation guidelines. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under prevailing central government norms. Furthermore, all women candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusive participation across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Agniveer Recruitment

What are the criteria for determining the minimum qualifying cutoffs?

Cutoffs are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the CBT, and the overall performance of candidates, with category-wise normalization applied.

How is the normalization of marks conducted across multiple shifts?

MoPNG utilizes the standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by the DoPT, which adjusts raw scores based on the mean and standard deviation of all exam sessions.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this role?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond committing to a mandatory service period of four years, aligned with the standard Agniveer operational framework.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period?

Candidates undergo a mandatory probation and specialized training period of six months, during which their performance, discipline, and technical adaptability are closely evaluated.

Does the syllabus include questions specific to the petroleum and natural gas industry?

Yes, Stage 2 of the examination specifically tests candidates on industrial safety, petroleum sector fundamentals, and hazardous material protocols relevant to MoPNG.

Where will the selected Agniveers be posted after training?

Selected candidates will be deployed across various MoPNG installations, refineries, regional offices, and strategic oil reserves throughout India based on operational requirements.