NATMO Recruitment Dossier

List of Shortlisted Candidates the Interview

Official gazetted recruitment notification for List of Shortlisted Candidates the Interview administered by NATMO Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NATMO Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2023-08-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar 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	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 List of Shortlisted Candidates the Interview?

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 2023-08-30. 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

Navigate to the official NATMO or DST recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number.

Log in using the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, carefully selecting the specific scientific, technical, or research post and entering all academic and professional qualifications.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, caste certificates, and passport-sized photographs, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the official screening results and subsequent interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for List of Shortlisted Candidates the Interview 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 and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, and General Awareness of Scientific Developments.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Thematic Cartography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Digital Image Processing, and Statistical Methods in Geography.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Evaluation of technical knowledge in GIS, research aptitude, communication skills, and academic background relevant to thematic mapping.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, 1 Day	Verification of original academic credentials, experience certificates, caste/category certificates, and medical fitness assessment as per Central Civil Services rules.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruited candidates for the NATMO (National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation) cadre are placed under Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (like Kolkata, where NATMO is headquartered) at 30% (Rs. 10,620), the salary structure is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus 53% DA, amounting to Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 70,290. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax/CGHS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 64,000, which will be further enhanced under the upcoming 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with Central Government directives, all women candidates and applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are completely exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — List of Shortlisted Candidates the

How are the shortlisting cutoffs decided for the NATMO interview stage?

The shortlisting cutoffs are determined by the NATMO selection committee based on the ratio of available vacancies to the number of applicants, their performance in the screening test, and academic merit.

Is normalization applied to the screening test scores?

Yes, if the computer-based screening test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization method is applied to ensure equity among candidates.

Is there a service bond required upon joining NATMO?

No, there is no mandatory financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a standard probation period before confirmation.

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 and conduct are closely evaluated.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization paper?

The detailed syllabus is published alongside the official recruitment notification on the NATMO website under the 'Recruitments' section.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The primary place of posting is the NATMO Headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal, though candidates may be posted to regional offices across India if required.