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Annexure Viii Format of Ews Certificate

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Annexure Viii Format of Ews Certificate administered by NAGALAND Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NAGALAND Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2023-07-31 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
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Annexure Vii Format of Obc Certificate	1 Openings	₹ 3 (Level-4)	2024-08-05
NAGALAND Cadre Recruitment Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Invitation for Expression of Interest Eoi for Design Development Mainte Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Invitation for Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Vendors for Ci Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Invitation for Expression of Interest for Setting Up Industrial Units a Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Inviting Quotation for Furniture for Teqip Cell 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 Annexure Viii Format of Ews Certificate?

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 2023-07-31. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NAGALAND Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nagaland State Portal or NPSC website, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, and generate a unique candidate login ID and password.

Log in to fill the application form, ensuring the selection of the EWS category and uploading the valid Annexure VIII EWS Certificate issued by the competent Nagaland authority.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including educational certificates, indigenous inhabitant certificate, age proof, and passport-sized photograph, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the secure online payment gateway to pay the application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt for records.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Annexure Viii Format of Ews Certificate 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 / 3 Hours	General English, General Knowledge, Current Affairs of National and International Importance, and History and Geography of Nagaland.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination	300 Marks / 3 Hours per Paper	Paper I: General English and Essay. Paper II: General Studies (Indian Polity, Economy, and Nagaland Administrative Setup).
Stage 3: Document Verification and EWS Validation	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, and the Annexure VIII EWS Income and Asset Certificate issued by the designated Revenue Officer.
Stage 4: Personality Test and Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Assessment of candidate's personality, leadership qualities, communication skills, intellectual depth, and awareness of socio-economic issues of Nagaland.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The pay scale analysis for the Nagaland State Government recruitment utilizing the Annexure VIII EWS Certificate corresponds to Level 11 of the Nagaland Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 2018, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 18,762, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities (like Kohima and Dimapur) at 9% amounting to Rs. 3,186, the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA (Rs. 954), totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 60,102. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 5,416 and state professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 54,486.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and the Government of Nagaland reservation policy, a 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) upon presenting a valid Annexure VIII certificate. Age relaxations are strictly enforced: 5 years for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The EWS quota applies to candidates not covered under SC/ST/OBC schemes, with family gross annual income below Rs. 8 Lakhs. Additionally, women candidates are eligible for fee concessions and horizontal reservation benefits as per state directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Annexure Viii Format of Ews Certifi

Who is the competent authority to issue the Annexure VIII EWS Certificate in Nagaland?

The certificate must be issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar, Revenue Officer, or Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) of the area where the candidate resides.

What is the validity period of the Annexure VIII EWS Certificate?

The EWS certificate is valid for one financial year from the date of issue, based on the income of the preceding financial year.

Is there a service bond for candidates selected under the Nagaland State Services?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the Government of Nagaland for a minimum period of 3 years post-probation.

What is the probation period for newly recruited officers in Nagaland?

The standard probation period is 2 years, during which performance is evaluated before confirmation into the permanent cadre.

Is there any negative marking in the Preliminary Screening Examination?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.33 marks is applied for each incorrect answer in the multiple-choice question paper.

Where will the initial posting of the selected candidates be located?

Selected candidates will be posted across various districts and administrative headquarters within the State of Nagaland based on vacancy distribution.