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Certificate Verification Schedule Provisionally Selected 1

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Certificate Verification Schedule Provisionally Selected 1 administered by NALANDA Authority (West Bengal).

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: West Bengal

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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

Related Active Openings under NALANDA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Certificate Verification and Oral Interview the Post	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 Schedule Provisionally Selected 1?

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 and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing verified personal details, email, and mobile number to generate a unique candidate ID.

Log in using the OTR credentials, select the active recruitment advertisement, and fill out the comprehensive application form with academic qualifications, work experience, and exam center preferences.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, category certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, and signature, strictly adhering to the prescribed file dimensions.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated transaction receipt.

After successful application scrutiny, download the e-Admit Card from the portal during the designated pre-examination window, which contains the assigned exam center, date, and shift timings.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Certificate Verification Schedule Provisionally Selected 1 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 / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness of National and International Importance, and Basic English Language Comprehension.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Core Subject Specialization, Public Administration Principles, Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure, and Financial Rules (GFR 2017).
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original academic credentials, caste/category validity certificates, identity proofs, and a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by an authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Allocation	Based on Cumulative Scores	Compilation of final merit based on normalized scores of Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise cutoffs and vacancy availability.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The provisionally selected candidates for the Nalanda Authority cadre are mapped to Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of INR 35,400. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (amounting to INR 18,762), the compensation structure is highly competitive. For Class Y cities (such as Nalanda/Rajgir), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 20% of the basic pay, totaling INR 7,080. The Transport Allowance (TA) is set at INR 3,600 plus DA on TA (INR 1,908), yielding INR 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches INR 66,750. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 5,416) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 60,750, with further upward revisions expected under the upcoming 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process 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, offering 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation, which is cumulative with category-specific relaxations. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee and benefit from horizontal reservation policies across all categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Certificate Verification Schedule P

How are the category-wise cutoffs determined for the provisionally selected list?

Cutoffs are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam across shifts, and the overall performance distribution of the candidates.

Is there a normalization process applied to the written exam scores?

Yes, a multi-shift normalization method based on standard deviation and mean formulas is applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of exam sessions.

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

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond to serve the Nalanda Authority for a minimum period of two years or pay a specified recovery amount.

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

Newly recruited officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to administrative rules are closely evaluated.

Where can I access the detailed, topic-wise syllabus for the domain-specific paper?

The comprehensive syllabus is available in Annexure-II of the official recruitment notification hosted on the Nalanda Authority portal under the downloads section.

Where will the provisionally selected candidates be posted after final selection?

Initial postings are primarily at the headquarters of the Nalanda Authority, with subsequent transfer liabilities to regional offices or affiliated centers across India.