NALANDAUNIV Recruitment Dossier

Circular Payment of Travelling Allowance Ta to the Officer Staff

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Circular Payment of Travelling Allowance Ta to the Officer Staff administered by NALANDAUNIV Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NALANDAUNIV Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Circular Payment of Travelling Allowance Ta to the Officer Staff?

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 NALANDAUNIV Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nalanda University recruitment portal, select the Officer Staff vacancy, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, academic, and contact details.

Log in with generated credentials to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, professional experience, and administrative credentials are accurately recorded.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, and passport-sized photographs, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format limits.

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

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Circular Payment of Travelling Allowance Ta to the Officer Staff 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	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge & Administrative Rules	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	CCS Conduct Rules, CCS CCA Rules, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, Travelling Allowance (TA) Rules
Stage 3: Document Verification & Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Experience Certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC), Communication Skills, Leadership and Administrative Capability
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Preparation of Merit List based on Stage 2 and Stage 3 marks, Medical Fitness Standards as per Central Government Guidelines

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for Officer Staff (Assistant Registrar/Administrative Officer) at Nalanda University is aligned with Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is set at INR 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to INR 29,733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y/Z cities (Rajgir, Bihar) calculated at 10% (INR 5,610), the compensation is highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at INR 3,600 plus DA thereon (INR 1,908), totaling INR 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 96,951. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 8,583) and professional tax/insurance, the estimated Net In-Hand Monthly Salary stands at approximately INR 87,500, offering a robust financial package under Central Government guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Nalanda University strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies formulated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with Central mandates, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Circular Payment of Travelling Allo

What is the probation period for the Officer Staff position at Nalanda University?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluation.

Are Travelling Allowance (TA) rules applicable for attending the written test or interview?

Outstation candidates called for the interview stage are eligible for Travelling Allowance (TA) reimbursement equivalent to 3AC train fare, subject to the submission of valid tickets.

Is there any service bond required to be executed upon joining?

No service bond is required; however, selected officers must serve a mandatory minimum period during probation before applying for external deputations.

How is the final merit list calculated for the Officer Staff recruitment?

The final merit list is compiled based on a weighted combination of marks obtained in the Stage 2 Domain Knowledge Test (80%) and the Stage 3 Personal Interview (20%).

Will there be any normalization of marks across different exam sessions?

If the written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity.

What is the primary posting location for the recruited Officer Staff?

The primary posting location is the Nalanda University permanent campus in Rajgir, Bihar, with liability for transfer as per university requirements.