MYSORE Recruitment Dossier

Central Public Information Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Central Public Information Officer administered by MYSORE Authority (Gujarat).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MYSORE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-12 Posting Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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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 MYSORE

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Ce Advt 080416 1 Pdf	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-03-18
Ce Faculty Details	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Cebs Faculty	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-02-21
Central Public Information Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by MYSORE

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Meeting Link Date Time 3 00 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Link Date at 02 30 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Link Date at 02 30 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Weightlifting Non Consumables for Sai Ns Nis	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 Central Public Information Officer?

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 2026-08-12. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MYSORE Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, work experience, and choosing preferred examination centers across the designated regions.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in specified formats.

Pay 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 await the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Central Public Information Officer 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: Preliminary Screening Examination	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, and basic computer literacy with emphasis on office automation tools.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization (Descriptive)	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005, Public Records Act, Official Secrets Act, administrative law, constitutional provisions, and drafting of official communications.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Interview	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Evaluation of personality, communication skills, understanding of public relations, ethical decision-making, and verification of original academic and reservation credentials.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Standard medical fitness assessment as per Central Civil Services rules to ensure physical and mental capability for administrative duties.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) at Mysore Authority is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted post, mapped to Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is set at INR 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (INR 29,733) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Mysore (classified as a Class Y city) at 20% (INR 11,220), along with Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 3,600 plus DA on TA (INR 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately INR 1,02,561. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (INR 8,583) and Professional Tax/CGEGIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately INR 92,500. This competitive structure aligns with the 7th CPC guidelines and will be subject to future revisions under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the consolidated guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces strict statutory reservations. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, female candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Central Public Information Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 Preliminary exam?

As per Mysore Authority norms, the minimum qualifying cutoff is 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on merit.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the Stage 1 computer-based test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be used to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Does this post require a service bond upon selection?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must execute an undertaking to serve the authority for a minimum of two years during probation.

What is the duration of the probation period for a CPIO?

The selected Central Public Information Officer will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes foundational training and departmental examinations.

Are there specific books recommended for the RTI Act syllabus?

Candidates should study the bare act of the Right to Information Act, 2005, along with DoPT circulars, guidebooks on RTI, and landmark Supreme Court judgments on information disclosure.

Where will the primary posting location be for this cadre?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the Mysore Authority in Mysore, Karnataka, with potential transferability to regional offices or affiliated central departments.