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Clri Acsir Invites Applications Ph D Programme January 2016 Sess

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Clri Acsir Invites Applications Ph D Programme January 2016 Sess administered by NARMADA Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NARMADA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-06-11 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Clri Acsir Invites Applications Ph D Programme January 2016 Sess?

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 2026-06-11. 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 AcSIR or Narmada Authority recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, CSIR-UGC NET or GATE scores, research preferences, and professional experience in the designated fields.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to the specified file size and format.

Proceed to the secure online payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the written test or interview admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Clri Acsir Invites Applications Ph D Programme January 2016 Sess 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: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Aptitude, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Research Methodology, and Basic Sciences.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Written Exam	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, and Leather Technology.
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Research Proposal Presentation	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Defense of Research Proposal, Domain Knowledge, Communication Skills, and Academic Alignment with Narmada Authority Projects.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Category Certificates, Medical Fitness Standards, and Character Antecedents.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The position of PhD Scholar and Officer Trainee under the Narmada Authority, aligned with the AcSIR-CLRI framework, corresponds to Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 29,733, the salary is further augmented by House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on city classification: Class X (30% / Rs. 16,830), Class Y (20% / Rs. 11,220), or Class Z (10% / Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA (Rs. 11,016) for Class X/Y cities. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After standard statutory deductions, including 10% NPS (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 8,583 and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,03,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation allocates 10% of seats to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside prescribed quotas for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Age relaxation is granted as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with central guidelines, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Clri Acsir Invites Applications Ph

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for the AcSIR PhD Programme under Narmada Authority?

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Science or Engineering with a valid national-level fellowship such as CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or a high GATE score.

Is there a service bond associated with this PhD and research position?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond of three years or the duration of the program to serve the Narmada Authority if absorbed post-PhD.

How is the normalization of marks calculated for multi-shift screening exams?

The authority utilizes the standard equipercentile normalization method to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers in multi-shift examinations.

What is the probation period for candidates selected under this scheme?

Candidates appointed to regular scientist or officer cadres post-PhD undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, subject to performance evaluation.

Where will the primary posting and research location be?

The primary research will be conducted at CLRI Chennai, with field postings and project implementations across Narmada Authority jurisdiction areas.

What are the qualifying cut-off marks for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cut-off is 50% for General/EWS categories and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories in the screening examination.