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Chairperson Cancelled

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chairperson Cancelled administered by NARMADA Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NARMADA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-01-08 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

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Chairperson Cancelled?

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 2026-01-08. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NARMADA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NARMADA Authority recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, valid email address, and active mobile number for verification.

Complete the OTR profile by filling in detailed academic qualifications, professional experience, and generating a unique registration ID and password for subsequent login sessions.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational certificates, experience proofs, age proof, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format, along with passport-size photographs.

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

Monitor the portal for application status updates and download the officially issued admit card or interview call letter once the screening committee releases the shortlist.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chairperson Cancelled 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: Administrative & Experience Screening	Shortlist / No Exam	Evaluation of minimum 20 years of administrative experience in water resources, river basin management, or public administration, and scrutiny of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs/APARs).
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Assessment	100 Marks / 2 Hours	Inter-state water disputes, Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) award, environmental rehabilitation, resettlement policies, and hydro-power project management.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Board Evaluation	100 Marks / 1 Hour	Leadership capabilities, conflict resolution strategies, financial management, statutory compliance, and strategic vision for the sustainable development of the Narmada basin.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic and experience credentials, vigilance clearance from current/previous employers, and comprehensive medical fitness certification by a central medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chairperson of the Narmada Control Authority (NARMADA Authority) is positioned at the Apex Scale (Level 17 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix) with a fixed basic pay of Rs. 2,50,000 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently at 53% (amounting to Rs. 1,32,500), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 75,000), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 15,750 (including DA on TA), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 4,73,250. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) contribute 10% of (Basic + DA), which amounts to Rs. 38,250, alongside standard Professional Tax and Income Tax deductions. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for this prestigious apex-level administrative post is approximately Rs. 3,15,000 to Rs. 3,30,000, depending on tax savings and specific government accommodation choices.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the consolidated guidelines and Office Memorandums (OMs) issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, statutory reservations are strictly implemented. Upper age limit relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusive participation in high-level administrative recruitments.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chairperson Cancelled

What is the reason for the 'Chairperson Cancelled' status in the recent notification?

The recruitment process was cancelled due to administrative restructuring and revision of the eligibility criteria to align with the updated Narmada Control Authority guidelines.

Is there any normalization of marks applied for this high-level selection?

No normalization is applied as the selection is based on a single-shift screening or direct interview of shortlisted candidates, eliminating multi-shift variance.

What is the probation period for the Chairperson post?

The post of Chairperson is typically on a contract or deputation basis for a tenure of 3 years, extendable up to 5 years, with no standard probation.

Is there a service bond or minimum tenure commitment required?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign a standard undertaking to serve the complete tenure unless relieved by the Ministry.

Where will the primary posting location be for the selected Chairperson?

The primary headquarters and posting location for the Chairperson of the Narmada Control Authority is Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with frequent travel to New Delhi.

What is the core syllabus focus for the domain knowledge assessment?

The syllabus focuses heavily on the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) Award, interstate river water sharing laws, environmental impact assessments, and rehabilitation policies.