NATMO Recruitment Dossier

Recruitment of a Project Assistant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Recruitment of a Project Assistant 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: 20-02-2022 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 Recruitment of a Project Assistant?

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 20-02-2022. 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

Visit the official NATMO recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by entering personal details, a valid email address, and a mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, detailing academic qualifications, technical certifications, and selecting preferred examination centers across the country.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, category certificates, signature, and a recent passport-sized photograph conforming to the specified dimensions.

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

Submit the finalized application form, print the auto-generated confirmation page for future reference, and periodically check the portal for the release of the e-admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Recruitment of a 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: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness with emphasis on Indian Geography
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	Principles of Cartography and Map Making, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and GPS, Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography, Thematic Mapping and Spatial Data Analysis
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees and transcripts, Validation of caste, category, and EWS certificates, Verification of experience certificates and identity proofs, No-Objection Certificate (NOC) check for serving employees
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying / No Marks	Standard medical fitness assessment by authorized medical board, Visual acuity and color blindness test for cartographic work, Compilation of final merit list based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Project Assistant post at NATMO is aligned with Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring 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) calculated at 30% for Class X cities like Kolkata (Rs. 10,620), the compensation is 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. 70,290. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416), along with CGHS and CGEGIS contributions, amount to roughly Rs. 6,000. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Project Assistant is approximately Rs. 64,290, providing excellent financial stability under central government terms.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservation policies. A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside mandated quotas for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central government directives, women candidates, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Recruitment of a Project Assistant

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the computer-based screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT will be applied.

Is there any service bond or minimum service agreement for Project Assistants?

No, there is no service bond required for the Project Assistant post, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period.

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

The selected candidates will be placed on a standard probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be evaluated.

Is proficiency in GIS and Cartographic software mandatory for the syllabus?

Yes, practical and theoretical knowledge of GIS, Remote Sensing, and digital cartography software is a core part of the Stage 2 Domain Specialization syllabus.

Where will the selected Project Assistants be posted?

The primary posting will be at the NATMO Headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal, although candidates may be deployed to field offices across India if required.