NAGPUR Recruitment Dossier

Chief Planning Officers Office

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Planning Officers Office administered by NAGPUR Authority (All India / Central).

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: All India / Central

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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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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
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Chief Planning Officers Office?

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

Candidates must visit the official Nagpur Authority recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to upload scanned copies of educational certificates, caste validity, domicile, passport-sized photograph, and signature conforming strictly to the specified pixel dimensions and file size limits.

Select the Chief Planning Officer Office recruitment link, fill in the post-specific preferences, verify the pre-populated academic details, and save the application draft after double-checking all entered information.

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

After successful verification of applications, download the admit card from the portal during the designated window, which contains the allocated exam center, date, time, and candidate instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Planning Officers Office 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	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, Marathi Language Grammar, and Current Affairs of National and State Importance.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act 1966, Urban Infrastructure Planning, GIS and Remote Sensing, Statistical Analysis, and Socio-Economic Development Schemes.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Audit	Qualifying / No Marks	Validation of original academic transcripts, Maharashtra Domicile Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, Caste Validity, and identity verification via biometric matching.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying / Final Allocation	General physical fitness assessment as per Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, vision standards, and final administrative approval for the preparation of the merit-cum-preference list.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Chief Planning Officer's Office under the Nagpur Authority aligns with Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 29,733) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) set at 20% (Rs. 11,220) for Nagpur as a Class Y city, the financial package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), bringing the total TA to Rs. 5,508. This culminates in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of Rs. 1,02,561. After statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 8,583 and Professional Tax of Rs. 200, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 93,778, ensuring long-term financial security.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Maharashtra State Government reservation policies, this recruitment enforces a strict vertical and horizontal reservation framework. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to SC/ST candidates (5 years), OBC candidates (3 years), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates (10 years). A 10% vertical quota is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, a 30% parallel reservation is allocated for women candidates, who also benefit from complete application fee concessions, ensuring equitable representation and diverse participation across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Planning Officers Office

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff and is there a normalization process?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 45% for general category candidates and 40% for reserved categories. Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the Equipercentile Normalization method is applied to balance difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service commitment for this post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000, committing to serve the Nagpur Authority for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of joining.

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

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, during which their performance, conduct, and departmental exam clearances will be evaluated before confirmation.

Does the syllabus include regional planning laws specific to Maharashtra?

Yes, the domain specialization paper heavily features the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act of 1966, alongside municipal governance and land acquisition regulations.

Where will the primary posting location be for this cadre?

The primary posting will be within the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) or the District Planning Committee (DPC) office located in Nagpur city.

Are candidates from other states eligible to apply for this recruitment?

Candidates from other states can apply under the General/Unreserved category, provided they possess a valid Maharashtra Domicile certificate or demonstrate proficiency in the Marathi language.