NAGALAND Recruitment Dossier

Project Assistant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Assistant administered by NAGALAND Authority (Kerala).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NAGALAND Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Kerala

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Official Domain: agriculture.nagaland.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Kerala

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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
Annexure Viii Format of Ews Certificate	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-07-31
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 Project Assistant?

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 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 recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering personal, educational, and contact details to generate a unique login ID.

Scan and upload essential documents including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, indigenous inhabitant certificates of Nagaland, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature in the specified format.

Log in using the generated OTR credentials, select the Project Assistant recruitment notification, fill in the specific professional preferences, and verify all entered details before submission.

Pay the prescribed application fee online using integrated payment gateways such as net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated payment receipt.

Monitor the official portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, download it using registration credentials, and print a clear copy for exam center entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Project Assistant 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 Examination (Paper I - General English & GK)	100 Marks \| 2 Hours	English grammar, comprehension, précis writing, current affairs, Nagaland history, geography, and basic mental ability.
Stage 2: Written Examination (Paper II - Domain Specialization)	100 Marks \| 2 Hours	Project management methodologies, basic IT skills, data analysis, office procedures, and state developmental schemes.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Document Verification	50 Marks \| 30 Minutes	Communication skills, personality assessment, verification of academic credentials, and indigenous inhabitant status certificates.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Medical Fitness	Qualifying	Compilation of cumulative marks from written papers and interview, followed by a mandatory medical fitness evaluation by the state board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Project Assistant position under the Nagaland Authority is categorized under Pay Level 6 of the Nagaland Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, which corresponds to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) framework. The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is INR 29,200. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (INR 15,476), the gross salary is further augmented by House Rent Allowance (HRA) at Class Z rate of 9% (INR 2,628) and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 1,800 plus DA on TA (INR 954), totaling INR 2,754. This brings the estimated Gross Monthly Salary to INR 50,058. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to INR 4,468 (Basic + DA) and nominal state professional tax, the net in-hand monthly salary is estimated to be approximately INR 45,358.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Nagaland Government and DoPT guidelines, reservation benefits are structured to support indigenous tribes and backward tribes of Nagaland. Age relaxations apply: up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Additionally, as per state norms, specific quotas are reserved for Backward Tribes (BT) of Nagaland. Women candidates are eligible for fee concessions and horizontal reservation benefits where applicable, ensuring equitable representation across all administrative departments.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Project Assistant

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the Project Assistant exam?

Candidates must secure at least 45% in written papers for the general category, and 40% for reserved tribes of Nagaland to qualify.

Is normalization applied to the exam scores?

Normalization is only applied if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond for the Project Assistant post?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a minimum period in their initial posting before transfer requests.

What is the duration of the probation period?

Newly recruited Project Assistants undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, subject to satisfactory performance and clearance of departmental tests.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus?

The comprehensive, topic-wise syllabus is available in the official recruitment notification PDF downloadable from the Nagaland Authority's official website.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted in various government departments, directorates, or district headquarters across the state of Nagaland based on vacancy distribution.