NARMADA Recruitment Dossier

Class Iv

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Class Iv administered by NARMADA Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NARMADA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-08-2026 Posting Jurisdiction: Jharkhand

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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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Chairperson Cancelled	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-01-08
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Chairperson S Interviews	1 Openings	Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	20-05-2026
Clri Acsir Invites Applications Ph D Programme January 2016 Sess	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-11

Active Procurement Tenders by NARMADA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Meeting Proceedings Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Tie Up for Bos Package for 1200mw 2x450mw 1x300mw Grid Connected Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Commissioning Commissioning and Post Commissioning Stabilization Act Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of A1 and A2 Screw Set 700 Dia Pugmill for Scr	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 Class Iv?

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 20-08-2026. 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, click on the One-Time Registration (OTR) link, and generate a unique User ID and password by verifying your active mobile number and email.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering personal details, educational qualifications, and selecting preferred exam centers across the designated regions.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, Class 10/matriculation certificate, and category certificate in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats as specified in the official guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the system-generated payment confirmation receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Class Iv 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 Examination (Computer Based Test)	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic), General English (Grammar and Vocabulary), General Awareness (Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Narmada River Basin facts)
Stage 2: Trade and Skill Assessment	Qualifying Only, 60 Minutes	Basic Office Maintenance, File Handling and Movement, Physical Security and Housekeeping Duties, Basic Computer Operations and Data Entry
Stage 3: Document Verification	No Marks, Verification Only	Verification of Original Matriculation Certificates, Caste and Category Validity Certificates, Identity Proofs (Aadhaar/PAN), Character and Antecedents Certificates
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying, Final Selection	General Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Test, Auditory and Speech Evaluation, Preparation of Final Merit List based on Stage 1 Marks

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Class IV (Group D) posts in the Narmada Authority are mapped to Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is Rs. 18,000. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 9,540), House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% / Rs. 5,400), Class Y (20% / Rs. 3,600), or Class Z (10% / Rs. 1,800). Transport Allowance (TA) is Rs. 1,350 plus DA thereon (Rs. 2,066 total). Thus, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city is approximately Rs. 35,006, and for Class Z is Rs. 31,406. After statutory deductions like the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA = Rs. 2,754) and Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), the estimated in-hand net monthly salary ranges from Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 31,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to Class IV posts under the Narmada Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. It provides a 15% reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) receive a 10% vertical reservation. Women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fees, ensuring equitable access and diverse representation.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Class Iv

What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Class IV post in Narmada Authority?

Candidates must have passed the Matriculation (Class 10th) examination or equivalent from a recognized Board or possess an ITI pass certificate.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for selected Class IV employees?

No, there is no service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period of two years before being confirmed as permanent employees.

How is the final merit list calculated if multiple candidates secure the same marks?

Tie-breaking rules apply: the candidate older in age is ranked higher, followed by alphabetical order of names, and then marks obtained in the matriculation exam.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts of the written exam?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by the DoPT will be applied to equalize the difficulty levels across different exam sessions.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected Class IV staff?

Postings are primarily at the Narmada Authority headquarters in Indore, or various regional project offices and field stations along the Narmada basin.

Is there any negative marking in the Stage 1 Computer Based Test?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the objective-type written examination.