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Cmet Th Adm 08 2023 Project Associate I 2 Walk in Interview on 09 08

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cmet Th Adm 08 2023 Project Associate I 2 Walk in Interview on 09 08 administered by NAWADA Authority (Rajasthan).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NAWADA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-15 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. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	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 Cmet Th Adm 08 2023 Project Associate I 2 Walk in Interview on 09 08?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) 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 2026-07-15. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official portal, navigate to the recruitment section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, academic, and contact details.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the specific application form for Project Associate-I, ensuring all educational qualifications and experience details are accurately entered.

Scan and upload essential documents, including passport-size photograph, signature, caste certificate, and academic transcripts (UG/PG/NET/GATE certificates) in the prescribed PDF/JPEG formats.

Proceed to the online payment gateway to pay the application fee (if applicable) using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the payment receipt.

Download the generated application form and the walk-in interview call letter/admit card from the portal, which must be carried to the venue on August 9.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cmet Th Adm 08 2023 Project Associate I 2 Walk in Interview on 09 08 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: Document Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying / Portfolio Review	Verification of B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc academic percentages, GATE/NET score validity, and relevant research experience.
Stage 2: Written Screening Test (Conditional)	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Basic Electronics, Research Methodology, and General Aptitude.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Domain specialization, master's thesis defense, technical knowledge of electronic materials, and laboratory instrumentation techniques.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original academic degrees, category certificates, identity proofs, and basic physical fitness clearance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Project Associate-I position under the NAWADA Authority is aligned with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) guidelines, which correspond to the 7th CPC Level 6 equivalent for fellowship structures. For candidates with NET/GATE or professional qualifications, the entry basic pay is set at Rs. 31,000 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, amounting to Rs. 16,430, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 27% for Class X cities (Rs. 8,370), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 55,800. For non-NET/GATE candidates, the basic pay is Rs. 25,000, yielding a gross of Rs. 45,000. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) and Professional Tax total roughly Rs. 4,743 for the higher bracket, resulting in an estimated in-hand net monthly salary of Rs. 51,057. This competitive remuneration ensures that research talent is adequately compensated in line with central government standards.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equitable access and promoting diversity across all project cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cmet Th Adm 08 2023 Project Associa

What are the minimum qualifying criteria for the Project Associate-I interview?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the personal interview (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) to be considered for the final merit panel.

Will there be any normalization of marks for the screening test?

Since the screening test, if conducted, will be held in a single session, no multi-shift normalization formula will be applied to the raw scores.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this project post?

No formal service bond is required, but selected candidates are expected to serve for the initial project duration of one year, extendable based on performance.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the selected Project Associate?

There is no formal probation; however, the initial appointment is temporary, and performance is subject to a rigorous review after the first six months.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the technical domain interview?

The interview focuses on core subjects of the qualifying degree (M.Sc/B.Tech in Materials Science/Electronics) along with practical knowledge of characterization tools like XRD, SEM, and FTIR.

Where will the selected Project Associate-I be physically posted?

The selected candidates will be posted at the designated research laboratories of the NAWADA Authority or C-MET regional centers as specified in the project mandate.