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Testing Agency Marketing

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Testing Agency Marketing administered by NATIONAL Authority (Tamil Nadu).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NATIONAL Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-06-2025 Posting Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu

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Official Domain: national.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu

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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 Testing Agency Marketing?

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 20-06-2025. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NATIONAL Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NATIONAL Authority recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, an active email address, and a mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, specifying academic qualifications, professional marketing experience, and selecting preferred examination centers across designated national zones.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, category certificates, and a recent passport-size photograph with signature, strictly adhering to the specified file dimensions and formats.

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

Monitor the recruitment portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, download it upon official notification, and print a high-resolution copy to present at the designated examination center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Testing Agency Marketing 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 Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, and General Awareness with special emphasis on the Indian education and testing sector.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Brand Management, Digital Marketing and SEO, Public Relations, Educational Services Promotion, Market Research Methodology, Consumer Behavior, and Strategic Communication.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original academic degrees, professional experience certificates, caste/category validity, and a comprehensive physical fitness assessment by an authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Portfolio Presentation	50 Marks, 45 Minutes	Evaluation of communication skills, crisis management capabilities, strategic marketing campaign design, case studies on public outreach, and overall personality suitability.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Marketing Officer cadre under the NATIONAL Authority is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of INR 56,100. Under the current 8th CPC projections and the latest Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to INR 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of basic pay, totaling INR 16,830, while Class Y and Z receive 20% and 10% respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 1,13,679 for Class X postings. After statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to INR 8,583, and standard professional tax and CGHS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 1,03,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the consolidated guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment strictly enforces a multi-tier reservation policy. Vertical reservation allocates 15% of vacancies for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservation applies to PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. Furthermore, all women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Testing Agency Marketing

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the Computer Based Test?

The NATIONAL Authority enforces category-wise minimum qualifying cutoffs, which are set at 40% for Unreserved (UR), 35% for OBC/EWS, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will there be a normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, to eliminate any variance in difficulty levels across multiple exam shifts, the NATIONAL Authority utilizes the standard DoPT-approved multi-shift normalization formula based on percentile scores.

Is there a service agreement or bond required upon selection?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of INR 2,00,000 to serve the NATIONAL Authority for a minimum mandatory period of two years from their date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Marketing cadre?

Newly recruited officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to public sector marketing operations are closely evaluated.

Is the syllabus for the domain specialization paper aligned with standard MBA curricula?

Yes, the Cadre Domain Specialization syllabus is closely aligned with standard MBA Marketing and Public Relations curricula, focusing heavily on digital outreach and service marketing.

Where will the selected candidates be posted initially?

Initial postings are primarily at the headquarters of the NATIONAL Authority in New Delhi, with potential future transfers to regional offices across major Tier-1 cities in India based on administrative requirements.