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Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent and Above F

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent and Above F 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 and Oral Interview the Post	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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

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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 Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent and Above F?

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

Visit the official NALANDA Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, academic, and contact details to generate a unique login ID.

Log in using the generated OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the post applied for and entering comprehensive professional experience and educational qualifications.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience certificates, category certificates, and passport-size photograph in the prescribed format and size.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the admit card on the portal before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Circular Details of Officers in the Rank of Us Dd Equivalent and Above F 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: Written Screening Test (MCQ)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness with special focus on Indian Polity, Economy, and Higher Education Sector.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization & Descriptive Paper	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Public Administration, Office Procedures, FR-SR, GFR 2017, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, and drafting, precis writing, and case-study analysis.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Presentation	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Assessment of leadership qualities, administrative acumen, communication skills, strategic vision for NALANDA Authority, and defense of a submitted executive presentation.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic, experience, and caste certificates alongside a comprehensive medical fitness assessment conducted by an authorized Central Government Medical Board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruited officers in the rank of Under Secretary (US) / Deputy Director (DD) equivalent and above at NALANDA Authority are placed in Pay Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 67,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, amounting to Rs. 35,881, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 20,310), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,34,907. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 10,358) and professional tax/CGHS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,23,549, which will be further enhanced under the upcoming 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, NALANDA Authority strictly implements statutory reservations. This includes a 5-year age relaxation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and a 3-year relaxation for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from the application fee, ensuring equal opportunity and diverse representation across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Circular Details of Officers in the

How are the minimum qualifying marks determined for each stage?

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each paper, subject to the discretion of the NALANDA Authority's selection committee.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of the question papers.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for selected officers?

Yes, selected officers must execute a service bond to serve the NALANDA Authority for a minimum period of three years, or pay a sum of Rs. 2,00,000 in lieu thereof.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited officers?

The newly recruited officers will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and administrative capabilities will be closely monitored before confirmation.

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

The detailed topic-wise syllabus is available in Annexure-II of the official recruitment notification hosted on the NALANDA Authority's career portal.

Where will the selected officers be posted initially?

Selected officers will be initially posted at the headquarters of the NALANDA Authority, with liability for transfer to any regional office or center across India as per administrative requirements.