MSRLS Recruitment Dossier

By Absorption Deputation

Official gazetted recruitment notification for By Absorption Deputation administered by MSRLS Authority (Assam).

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: Assam

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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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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 By Absorption Deputation?

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

Candidates must register on the official MSRLS portal, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile, and generate unique login credentials to access the deputation application form.

Applicants must obtain a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance from their parent department before initiating the online application process to ensure administrative eligibility.

Scan and upload essential documents including the last five years of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs), educational certificates, and cadre clearance certificates in the prescribed PDF format.

Submit the completed application online and forward a hard copy through the proper channel with parent department endorsement to the MSRLS Authority before the specified deadline.

After rigorous administrative screening of the forwarded applications, the authority will issue call letters and admit cards to shortlisted candidates for the personal evaluation stage.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for By Absorption Deputation 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: Administrative Screening and APAR Evaluation	Qualifying / 1 Month Evaluation	Verification of analogous post status, Review of last 5 years APAR gradings, Vigilance and disciplinary clearance check, Relevance of parent department experience
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Presentation	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) architecture, State-specific rural development challenges, Financial management and microfinance models, Community mobilization and institution building
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	50 Marks / 45 Minutes	Leadership and administrative capability, Problem-solving in rural governance, Inter-departmental coordination strategies, Communication and local language adaptability
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying / 1 Day	Original service book verification, Caste and category certificate validation, Medical fitness certificate by authorized board, Final release order from parent department

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruited officer under the By Absorption Deputation cadre at MSRLS is mapped to Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, transitioning seamlessly to the 8th CPC framework upon implementation. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 67,700. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 35,881), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities at 18% (Rs. 12,186), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at Rs. 5,508 (Rs. 3,600 plus DA), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches Rs. 1,21,275. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 10,358 and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,10,000. This competitive compensation package is further augmented by deputation allowances and medical reimbursements as per state government policy.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, standard vertical reservations for SC, ST, and OBC do not strictly apply to deputation posts; however, equal opportunity and fair representation are ensured. For absorption cases, DoPT OM guidelines govern relaxation limits, granting up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. EWS candidates receive a 10% vertical quota where applicable under state rules. Women candidates are exempted from application fees, aligning with central welfare directives to promote gender diversity in administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — By Absorption Deputation

What are the eligibility criteria for deputation to MSRLS?

Officers must hold an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or have a minimum of five years of regular service in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Is normalization applied to the screening scores?

No, normalization is not applied as selection is based on APAR grading, administrative experience, and personal interview performance rather than a multi-shift competitive written examination.

Is there a service bond for absorption?

Yes, candidates selected for absorption must execute a service bond to serve MSRLS for a minimum period of three years before seeking repatriation or voluntary retirement.

What is the probation period for absorbed officers?

Absorbed officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to the rural development sector are closely monitored.

What is the syllabus for the personal evaluation stage?

The evaluation focuses on rural livelihood programs, NRLM guidelines, financial management, administrative rules, project implementation strategies, and the candidate's leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Where will the selected officers be posted?

Selected officers will be posted at the MSRLS State Mission Management Unit (SMMU) in Shillong, or across various District Mission Management Units (DMMUs) in Meghalaya.