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Result of Selection of Jrf and Project Assistant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Result of Selection of Jrf and Project Assistant administered by NATMO Authority (Madhya Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NATMO Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹1969-73 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-06-27 Posting Jurisdiction: Madhya Pradesh

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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	₹1969-73 (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 Result of Selection of Jrf and Project Assistant?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹1969-73 (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 2026-06-27. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NATMO Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NATMO recruitment portal, navigate to the active vacancies section, and complete the initial registration by providing a valid email address and active mobile number.

Fill out the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile, entering detailed personal, academic, and professional information, ensuring all entries match matriculation certificates and university degrees.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including passport-sized photograph, signature, caste certificate, and academic transcripts (M.Sc. Geography/Geoinformatics and NET/GATE scorecards) in specified formats.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway to pay the application fee, if applicable, while exempted categories like SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates generate a fee-waiver slip.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Result of Selection of Jrf and Project Assistant 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: Academic Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying (Based on Merit)	M.Sc. Geography/Geoinformatics aggregate marks, CSIR-UGC NET or GATE score validity, Prior research experience and publications, Relevance of academic specialization to thematic mapping
Stage 2: Written Screening Test (If Applicable)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Advanced Cartography and Map Projection, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing, Quantitative Techniques and Statistical Methods in Geography
Stage 3: Technical and Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Defense of post-graduate research project, Practical knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), Thematic mapping methodologies, Communication skills and research aptitude
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying	Verification of original academic degrees and certificates, Caste/Category certificate validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employers, Standard medical fitness standards as per central government norms

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Assistant positions at NATMO are aligned with DST guidelines and equivalent 7th CPC Level 6 pay structures for scientific staff. For a Level 6 equivalent post, the entry-level Basic Pay is Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 18,762, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (like Kolkata, where NATMO is headquartered) at 30% amounting to Rs. 10,620, the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 70,290. After statutory deductions, including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax/health insurance, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 64,290, ensuring financial stability for researchers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to NATMO positions strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates. A 10% vertical reservation is maintained for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in line with central mandates. Furthermore, all women candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity across all scientific and research cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Result of Selection of Jrf and Proj

What are the criteria for shortlisting candidates for the JRF and Project Assistant interview?

Shortlisting is based on academic merit in M.Sc. (Geography/Applied Geography/Geoinformatics) and valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE scores, with cutoffs determined by the number of applications.

Is there a normalization process applied to the written screening test marks?

If the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is utilized to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for these research positions?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to serve for the designated project duration, typically one to two years.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the selected JRFs and Project Assistants?

Selected candidates undergo an initial evaluation period of six months, after which their performance is reviewed by a committee for extension of the fellowship.

What is the core syllabus for the written screening test if conducted?

The syllabus covers advanced Cartography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, thematic mapping techniques, statistical methods in geography, and general research methodology.

Where will the selected candidates be posted during their tenure?

All selected JRFs and Project Assistants will be posted at the NATMO Headquarters in Kolkata, with potential field visits across India for data collection.