NAGAPATTINAM Recruitment Dossier

Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K administered by NAGAPATTINAM Authority (Jammu and Kashmir).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NAGAPATTINAM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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. 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
Centre Administrator in One Stop Centre	1 Openings	₹2026-27 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Centre Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	2026-09-30
Centre Scheme	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Chief Electoral Officer Up	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NAGAPATTINAM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Meeting Link Date Time 04 30 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Link Date 22 5 2023 Time 11 30 Am Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Link Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement Policy Division	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 Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K?

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 NAGAPATTINAM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nagapattinam recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by entering valid personal details, generating a unique registration ID, and securing login credentials.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, community certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form for Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K, ensuring all academic and professional experience fields are accurately completed.

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

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, which must be downloaded and printed at least one week prior to the scheduled date of the competitive examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K 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	300 Marks, 3 Hours	General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability, Current Affairs of National and International Importance, Indian Polity and Governance
Stage 2: Electoral Laws and Administrative Domain	200 Marks, 3 Hours	Representation of the People Act 1950 and 1951, Conduct of Election Rules 1961, Delimitation Act, Electoral Roll Management and IT Applications in Elections
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification	100 Marks	Personality Assessment, Leadership and Crisis Management, Administrative Aptitude, Local Language Proficiency and Communication Skills
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying	Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity, Character and Antecedents Verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K position under the Nagapattinam Authority is aligned with Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay for this prestigious administrative cadre is established at Rs. 67,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (amounting to Rs. 35,881) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y/Z regions like Nagapattinam set at 18% (Rs. 12,186), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908) is provided, bringing the total Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,21,275. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 10,358) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 1,09,775, ensuring excellent financial stability for selected officers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates and exempted categories are granted full application fee concessions to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Electoral Officer J 038 K

What are the criteria for determining the minimum qualifying marks or cutoffs?

Cutoffs are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the examination papers, and the overall performance of candidates across different reservation categories.

Will there be a normalization process applied to the examination scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile equivalence normalization method will be used to ensure parity among candidates.

Is there a mandatory service bond or agreement for selected candidates?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the Nagapattinam Authority for a minimum period of three years from their date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Chief Electoral Officer?

The newly recruited officer will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their administrative performance and conduct will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Does the syllabus include local language and regional administrative laws?

Yes, the syllabus specifically includes Tamil Nadu regional administrative rules, local language proficiency, and the Representation of the People Act to ensure effective local electoral administration.

Where will the selected candidates be primarily posted?

Selected officers will be posted within the Nagapattinam district administration headquarters or designated sub-divisional election offices under the jurisdiction of the Nagapattinam Authority.