NAGPUR Recruitment Dossier

Chief Planning Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Planning Officer administered by NAGPUR Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

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

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Official Domain: nagpur.dcourts.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Uttar Pradesh

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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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Meeting Addendum Clarifications with Respect to Various Items in Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Request for Proposal RFP Empanelment of Ca Firm Company F	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Request for Proposal RFP for Development and Implementati	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement for Supply Installation and Support of Software	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 Planning 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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NAGPUR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nagpur Authority recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration by entering personal details, a valid email address, and a mobile number to generate login credentials.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents, including educational degrees, urban planning experience certificates, caste validity certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, and signature in JPEG format.

Fill out the comprehensive online application form detailing academic qualifications, past professional achievements, and select the preferred examination centers from the available list of venues.

Submit the non-refundable application fee of 1000 INR for unreserved categories or 500 INR for reserved categories through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking or cards.

Download and print the system-generated application confirmation page and the subsequent e-admit card, which will be released on the portal fourteen days prior to the scheduled exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Planning 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: Computer Based Screening Test	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English and Marathi Language Proficiency, General Knowledge with focus on Maharashtra Geography and History
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Urban and Regional Planning Theories, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications, Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act 1966, Housing, Infrastructure, and Environmental Planning
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Presentation	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Case Study Presentation on Nagpur Urban Development, Leadership and Administrative Aptitude, Policy Formulation and Inter-departmental Coordination, Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Academic and Experience Credentials, Caste Validity and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate Check, Physical Fitness and Medical Standards Evaluation, Character and Antecedents Verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Planning Officer position under the Nagpur Authority is classified as a Group 'A' Senior Gazetted post, aligned with Level 12 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix (or equivalent State Pay Matrix S-25). The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is set at 78,800 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to 41,764 INR. Nagpur is classified as a Class 'Y' city for House Rent Allowance (HRA), which is calculated at 20% of the basic pay, totaling 15,760 INR. The Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at 3,600 INR plus DA on TA (1,908 INR), totaling 5,508 INR. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately 1,41,832 INR. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to 12,056 INR and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately 1,29,300 INR.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The Nagpur Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines and Maharashtra State reservation policies. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Additionally, a 30% horizontal reservation is enforced for women candidates, alongside fee concessions and age relaxations for ex-servicemen and meritorious sports persons as per government norms.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Planning Officer

What are the criteria used to determine the final cutoff marks?

The final cutoff marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the Stage 2 Domain Specialization Paper, and the aggregate performance of candidates across both the written exam and the personal interview.

Is a normalization process applied to the written examination scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Screening Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity among candidates facing varying difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for the Chief Planning Officer post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of 3,00,000 INR to serve the Nagpur Authority for a minimum period of three years from their date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for this position?

The selected Chief Planning Officer will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and administrative capabilities will be closely evaluated.

Is the domain syllabus aligned with the MPSC or UPSC planning standards?

The syllabus is highly aligned with the MPSC Assistant Director of Town Planning standards, focusing heavily on local Maharashtra municipal laws, the MRTP Act 1966, and national urban development missions.

Where will the primary posting location be for this cadre?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the Nagpur Authority in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with potential field postings or deputations within the Nagpur Metropolitan Region.