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District Administration Narmada Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification

Official recruitment notice issued by District Administration Narmada for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

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Portal: narmada.nic.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
1 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
20-10-2018

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
11
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts20-10-2018
Application Deadline20-10-2018

Essential Educational Qualification

Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 20-10-2018. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: 1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

1

Access the official Narmada recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing primary personal details, and generate a unique login ID and password for subsequent stages.

2

Log in to the portal to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring all educational qualifications, work experience, and communication addresses are accurately recorded as per matriculation certificates.

3

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, caste certificate, and educational transcripts, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

4

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for records.

5

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, which must be printed for exam entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Narmada PDF Document Notice Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam PaperWeightage & DurationCore Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper I 100 Marks / 120 Minutes General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness of Indian Geography and Water Resources, and English Language Comprehension.
Stage 2: Technical Domain Specialization - Paper II 120 Marks / 120 Minutes Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Structural Engineering, and Narmada Basin geographical and administrative framework.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching Qualifying / No Marks Verification of original academic degrees, caste certificates, non-creamy layer status, EWS certificates, identity proofs, and biometric fingerprint validation.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List Qualifying / Final Ranking Standard medical fitness test conducted by an authorized Medical Board to ensure physical suitability for field postings and administrative duties.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment under the Narmada Control Authority (NCA) or Narmada Valley Development Authority aligns with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 7. The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is Rs. 44,900 per month. Under the current regulatory framework, the Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated at 53% of the basic pay, amounting to Rs. 23,797. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% or Rs. 13,470), Class Y (20% or Rs. 8,980), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA thereon, totaling Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 6,870 and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 80,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official Office Memorandums, this recruitment implements a strict vertical and horizontal reservation policy. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for up to 5 years, and to Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) for up to 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, full application fee concessions are provided to SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates to promote inclusive public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Narmada PDF Document Notice Recruit

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the CBT stage?

As per standard guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, a multi-shift normalization method based on standard deviation and mean percentile scores will be applied to ensure equity across varying difficulty levels of the papers.

Is there a service bond or indemnity agreement required upon selection?

Selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the organization for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for this post?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and field adaptability will be closely monitored.

Where can I find the detailed, topic-wise syllabus for the technical paper?

The comprehensive, topic-wise syllabus is available in Annexure-III of the official recruitment notification PDF downloadable from the Narmada authority's career portal.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected officers?

Initial postings are primarily located at the headquarters in Indore, Bhopal, or various regional field offices and project sites situated along the Narmada river basin.