NANDURBAR Recruitment Dossier

Chair Professors

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chair Professors administered by NANDURBAR Authority (Telangana).

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

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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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Meeting Clarification Raised by Bidders for Hiring the Examina Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Clarifications Held on Saturday 17th June 2023 at 3 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Vsm 3t Csir Nml Meeting Join Microsoft Teams Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of 43 Inches Smart Led Uhd 4k Tv for Iimc Campus	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 Chair Professors?

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 NANDURBAR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nandurbar Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering valid personal credentials, email, and mobile number to generate unique login details.

Log in to upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents, including academic transcripts, research publications, experience certificates, and caste validity certificates in the prescribed PDF format.

Complete the detailed online application form by entering academic achievements, calculating the Academic Performance Indicator (API) score, and providing references from three eminent subject-matter experts.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated system-generated PDF for future reference, and regularly check the portal for updates regarding shortlisting and interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chair Professors 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: Academic Screening and API Evaluation	Screening Threshold (No Exam)	UGC Regulations 2018 Criteria, Research Publication Indexing (Scopus/Web of Science), Sponsored Projects Execution, Patents and Technology Transfer, Doctoral Guidance and Thesis Supervision
Stage 2: Domain Seminar Presentation	50 Marks / 45 Minutes	Research Vision and Future Roadmap, Pedagogical Innovations, Institutional Development Plan, Interdisciplinary Research Methodologies, Funding Agency Liaison Strategies
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Academic Leadership and Administration, Policy Formulation in Higher Education, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Implementation, Conflict Resolution and Departmental Management, Global Academic Collaborations
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying	Original Academic Credential Verification, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Current Employer, Character and Antecedents Verification, Physical Fitness Standards, Caste Validity and Creamy Layer Status Check

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chair Professor position under the Nandurbar Authority is aligned with Academic Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, transitioning towards 8th CPC projections. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 1,44,200 per month. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (amounting to Rs. 76,426), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Nandurbar set at 9% (amounting to Rs. 12,978), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908) is provided, totaling Rs. 5,508. The Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 2,39,112. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,063), Professional Tax (Rs. 200), and group insurance, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,15,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Chair Professor posts under the Nandurbar Authority strictly adheres to the Government of India DoPT OM and Maharashtra State reservation guidelines. Vertical reservation provides a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside statutory allocations for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories. Age relaxations are granted as per norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and reserved category applicants are exempted from application fees, ensuring equitable access and promoting diversity in high-level academic leadership.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chair Professors

What is the minimum API score required for the Chair Professor post?

Candidates must possess a minimum consolidated Academic Performance Indicator (API) score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018, along with at least 10 high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-care listed journals.

Is there a service bond or probation period associated with this role?

Yes, selected candidates will be on a probation period of one year, which may be extended based on performance evaluation. There is no service bond, but a three-month notice period is mandatory for resignation.

Will there be a written screening test for shortlisting candidates?

No written test is conducted for this senior cadre. Shortlisting is done entirely based on the API score, academic credentials, research impact, and the quality of submitted publications.

What is the policy on normalization of scores for this recruitment?

Since there is no multi-shift written examination, score normalization is not applicable. The selection committee uses a standardized grading matrix to evaluate seminar presentations and interview performances.

Where will the primary posting of the selected Chair Professors be?

The primary posting will be at the main campus of the Nandurbar Authority or designated research centers within the Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, focusing on tribal development and regional research.

Are outstation candidates eligible for travel allowance for the interview?

Yes, shortlisted outstation candidates called for the personal interview are eligible for reimbursement of round-trip AC 2-Tier train fare or economy class airfare via the shortest route, subject to production of valid tickets.