MSRLS Recruitment Dossier

Careers Training

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Careers Training administered by MSRLS Authority (Jammu and Kashmir).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MSRLS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7) Cutoff Date: 2021-11-23 Posting Jurisdiction: Jammu and Kashmir

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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. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7)	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
Business Opportunity Htm	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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

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 Careers Training?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7) 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 2021-11-23. 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, click on the active Careers Training registration link, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal, contact, and email details.

Log in using the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, training certifications, and relevant rural development work experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including passport-sized photograph, signature, caste certificate, and educational transcripts, strictly conforming to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the admit card and exam schedule.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Careers Training 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 English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Current Affairs with a focus on socio-economic issues.
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Assessment	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Rural Development Schemes, National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) guidelines, Training Methodologies, Capacity Building frameworks, and Social Inclusion.
Stage 3: Group Discussion and Personal Interview	50 Marks	Communication Skills, Leadership potential, Problem-Solving in Rural Contexts, Case Study Analysis, and adaptability to field conditions.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic credentials, category certificates, experience letters, and basic physical fitness assessment by an authorized medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Careers Training cadre under the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) is mapped to Level 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay for this post is established at Rs. 47,600. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 25,228), and assuming a Class Z city classification for House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 9% (amounting to Rs. 4,284), the salary is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is calculated at Rs. 1,800 plus the corresponding DA, totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 79,866. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 7,283) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 72,000, making it a highly lucrative career path in the rural development sector.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and State Government reservation guidelines. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories, with up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in line with central mandates. Furthermore, women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Careers Training

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written exam?

General category candidates require a minimum of 40% marks, while SC/ST/OBC candidates require 35% to qualify for the subsequent stages of the selection process.

Is there a normalization process applied to the scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is utilized to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond associated with this position?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond of one year, committing to serve the organization or forfeit a specified amount equivalent to three months of basic pay.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The newly recruited officers will undergo a probation period of one year, subject to performance evaluation and clearance of departmental tests before confirmation.

Where will the primary posting locations be?

Postings are primarily at the State Mission Management Unit in Shillong or various District and Block Mission Management Units across the state of Meghalaya.

Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply, but they must fulfill the eligibility criteria, and reservation benefits will be governed by the state reservation policy of Meghalaya.