NALANDA Recruitment Dossier

Certificate Verification and Oral Interview the Post

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Certificate Verification and Oral Interview the Post administered by NALANDA Authority (Bihar).

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

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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
Certificate Verification Schedule Provisionally Selected 1	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Certificate Verification Schedule Provisionally Selected	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-01-02
Chos Chief Medical Officer of Health Murshidabad	1 Openings	₹54,349 - ₹16,889 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Circle Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NALANDA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Compliances to the RFP 33 Dt on Establishment of Stem	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Conference Meeting for Procurement of Dense Media Cyclone Test R	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Responses Engagement of Training Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of 0 22 Um Pore Size Filter Paper	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 Certificate Verification and Oral Interview the Post?

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 NALANDA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nalanda Authority recruitment portal, initiate One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal credentials, and generate a unique registration ID and password.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, work experience, and preferred examination centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, caste certificates, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card for the screening test.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Certificate Verification and Oral Interview the Post 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 (CBST)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English Language.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Written Exam	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Subject-specific advanced topics, regulatory frameworks, administrative policies, and case studies.
Stage 3: Certificate Verification and Oral Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Document authenticity check, personality assessment, communication skills, and domain-specific viva-voce.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Fitness	Qualifying	Compilation of cumulative scores from written and interview stages, followed by a mandatory medical examination.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) framework, this cadre is positioned at Pay Matrix Level 10, which corresponds to a highly prestigious Group 'A' entry-level post. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), and assuming a Class Y city classification for House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 20% (amounting to Rs. 11,220), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is calculated at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This culminates in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of Rs. 1,02,561. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 93,000, presenting a lucrative career opportunity.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the Nalanda Authority strictly implements statutory reservations. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under prevailing central guidelines. Furthermore, women candidates are exempted from the application fee payment to promote gender diversity, and relaxation benefits are extended to ex-servicemen as per codified rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Certificate Verification and Oral I

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Oral Interview?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in the Oral Interview for the General/EWS category, and 35% for OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories to be considered for the final merit list.

Is there a normalization process applied to the Computer Based Screening Test?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be utilized to ensure equity and balance variations in difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement required upon selection?

Selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the Nalanda Authority for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining.

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

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

Where will the primary posting locations be for the selected candidates?

Initial postings will be at the headquarters of the Nalanda Authority, with subsequent transfer liabilities across regional offices and project sites throughout the jurisdiction as per administrative requirements.

What documents are mandatory for the Certificate Verification stage?

Candidates must produce original matriculation certificates, degree certificates, mark sheets of all semesters, valid caste/category certificates, identity proof, and the printed application form.