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Business Opportunity Htm

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Business Opportunity Htm administered by MSRLS Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MSRLS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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. 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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Buyer Assistant Role	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2024-01-01
By Absorption Deputation	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Careers Teaching	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-12-16
Careers to Apply Advt Avnlco HR 2026 06	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-04

Active Procurement Tenders by MSRLS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Clarification Supply Integration Testing and Commissioning of Audi Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Clarifications Allotment of Shops for General and Stationery Store Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Expression of Interest for Dpr Preparation Execution S Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Precast Rcc Block 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 Business Opportunity Htm?

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 MSRLS Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MSRLS recruitment portal, select the active notification for Business Opportunity HTM, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal and contact details.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, professional experience in rural livelihoods, and preferred examination center locations.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, experience letters, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Business Opportunity Htm 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 Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language, and Basic Computer Literacy.
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Assessment	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Rural Micro-enterprises, Handloom and Handicrafts Value Chains, SHG Bank Linkage, National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) guidelines, and Business Development Services.
Stage 3: Group Discussion and Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Communication skills, problem-solving in rural contexts, leadership, case studies on community-managed micro-enterprises, and state-specific livelihood challenges.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic transcripts, experience certificates, caste/tribe certificates, and assessment of physical fitness by a registered medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Business Opportunity HTM (Handloom, Textiles, and Micro-enterprises) position under the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) is aligned with the equivalent of Level 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 44,900 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities at 9% (Rs. 4,041), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA, the gross monthly salary amounts to approximately Rs. 78,246. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA) and professional tax total roughly Rs. 7,070. This results in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 71,176. This competitive compensation package is designed to attract skilled professionals capable of driving rural livelihood and micro-enterprise initiatives across the state.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines and State Government reservation policies. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, concessionary application fees and relaxed qualifying cutoffs are extended to women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants to ensure equitable representation and inclusive recruitment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Business Opportunity Htm

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper for the general category, and 35% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) to be shortlisted for the next stage.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a multi-shift percentile-based normalization method will be implemented to ensure equity across different paper difficulties.

Does this position require a service bond or minimum commitment period?

Selected candidates must execute a service agreement/bond to serve MSRLS for a minimum period of one year from the date of joining, failing which liquidated damages apply.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Business Opportunity HTM role?

The selected candidates will undergo a probation period of one year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations and conduct.

Can candidates from states other than Meghalaya apply for this recruitment?

While open to all Indian citizens, preference and relaxation benefits are aligned with the state reservation policy of Meghalaya, and proficiency in local languages is highly desirable.

Where will the primary posting locations be for the selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be posted at the Block Mission Management Units (BMMUs) or District Mission Management Units (DMMUs) across various districts of Meghalaya.