MYSORE Recruitment Dossier

Central Public Information Officers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Central Public Information Officers 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: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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Official Domain: mysore.nic.in | 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 Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-12

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 Officers?

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 2026-08-14. 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

Visit the official Mysore Authority recruitment portal, click on the One-Time Registration link, and fill in basic personal, educational, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using OTR credentials, select the Central Public Information Officer post, and fill out the detailed application form with academic qualifications and professional experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, and passport-sized photograph and signature, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card and examination schedule updates.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Central Public Information Officers 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	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, and Basic Computer Operations.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005, Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, and Administrative Law.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic, caste, and experience certificates alongside a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by a designated government medical board.
Stage 4: Personal Interview & Merit List	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of communication skills, administrative aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, knowledge of public administration, and final compilation of the merit list.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) cadre under the Mysore Authority is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Mysore classified as a Class Y city at 20% (amounting to Rs. 11,220), the salary is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,02,561. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), along with Professional Tax and CGHS contributions, total roughly Rs. 9,433. Consequently, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary for a newly recruited CPIO stands at approximately Rs. 93,128.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, statutory reservations are strictly implemented for this recruitment. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) receive a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are granted a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central guidelines, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Central Public Information Officers

What are the minimum qualifying cutoffs for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios.

Is normalization applied to the screening test scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Screening Test is conducted in multiple shifts, multi-session normalization based on standard deviation and mean formulas will be applied.

Is there a service bond required upon selection?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for the Central Public Information Officer post, but candidates must serve the mandatory probation period.

What is the duration of the probation period for selected CPIOs?

Selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which they will receive specialized administrative and RTI-related training.

Does the domain syllabus focus heavily on practical RTI case studies?

Yes, Stage 2 includes descriptive questions on practical scenarios, RTI appeals, drafting responses, and interpreting CIC judgments alongside theoretical provisions.

Where will the selected CPIOs be posted?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the Mysore Authority in Mysore, but officers are liable for transfer to any regional offices if established.