NATMO Recruitment Dossier

List of Shortlisted Candidates Interview

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NATMO Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-04 Posting Jurisdiction: Rajasthan

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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 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 2026-03-04. 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 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 OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, experience details, and cartographic portfolios are accurately entered.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificates if applicable, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format.

Pay the requisite application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to save the generated transaction receipt.

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

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for List of Shortlisted Candidates 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: Academic and Experience Screening	Qualifying Stage (No Marks)	Relevance of Master's Degree in Geography or Applied Geology, Evaluation of Cartography and GIS Specialization, Verification of Minimum Professional Experience Benchmarks, Analysis of Research Publications and Technical Reports
Stage 2: Document Verification and Portfolio Evaluation	100 Marks / 2 Hours	Authentication of Original Academic Credentials and Experience Certificates, Assessment of Practical Cartographic and Thematic Mapping Portfolios, Evaluation of GIS Software Proficiency and Spatial Analysis Projects, Verification of No Objection Certificates (NOC) from Current Employers
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Advanced Principles of Cartography and Remote Sensing, Thematic Mapping Methodologies and Spatial Data Infrastructure, Digital Image Processing and GIS Database Management, General Awareness of National Mapping Policies and DST Initiatives
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Examination	Cumulative Weightage	Compilation of Interview Scores and Academic Weightage, Preparation of Category-wise Merit List as per Reservation Rules, Mandatory Medical Fitness Examination by Authorized Medical Board, Character and Antecedents Verification by Local Authorities

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruited cadre for the NATMO (National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation) falls under Pay Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 23,797), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 30% for Class X cities (Rs. 13,470), the allowances are highly competitive. 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. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870), Professional Tax, and Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 79,500, offering an excellent financial package for scientific and cartographic professionals.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

NATMO strictly adheres to the reservation policies formulated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and up to 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a cumulative relaxation of up to 10 years. A vertical reservation of 10% is strictly implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with central mandates, 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 Inte

What is the criteria for shortlisting candidates for the NATMO interview?

Candidates are shortlisted based on their academic performance in Geography, Applied Geology, or Cartography, along with relevant professional experience in GIS, thematic mapping, and spatial data analysis as specified in the recruitment notification.

Is there a normalization process applied to the screening test scores?

If a screening test is conducted across multiple sessions, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity among candidates facing varying difficulty levels of question papers.

Does NATMO require selected candidates to sign a service bond?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for candidates selected through this recruitment; however, they must serve the standard probation period before confirmation.

What is the duration of the probation period for the selected candidates?

Selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and technical adaptability are closely monitored before permanent absorption.

What are the primary topics covered in the technical interview?

The technical interview focuses heavily on thematic cartography, GIS software applications, remote sensing, digital mapping, spatial database management, and the candidate's previous research or project work.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The primary posting for selected candidates will be at the NATMO Headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal, though they remain liable for transfer to any regional offices across India as per organizational requirements.