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Additional District Commissioner

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional District Commissioner administered by NCF Authority (Gujarat).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCF Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-07-12 Posting Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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Official Domain: ncf.nic.in | Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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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

Related Active Openings under NCF

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional District and Sessions Judges	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-29
Additional District Magistrate Dev Darjeeling	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-05-2026
Recruitment of Backlog Posts in the Cadre of Scientist	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-08-2026
Recruitment of Backlog Posts	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-11-22

Active Procurement Tenders by NCF

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Publicity Works Under Directorate of Agriculture Assam Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Of Lease Out Pod 1 and Pod 2 of Rsdc P Iv Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equal Opportunities Cell Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Execution of Work to Mcew Cam to Special Repairs to Valeeswarar Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Additional District Commissioner?

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 2025-07-12. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCF Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official NCF Authority 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, specifying educational qualifications, administrative experience, and selecting preferred examination centers across India.

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

Remit the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the auto-generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be printed for exam center entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional District Commissioner 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: Preliminary Screening Examination	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Studies and Current Affairs, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Stage 2: Written Descriptive Examination	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Public Administration and Public Policy, Educational Planning and National Curriculum Framework, Financial Management and Budgeting, Drafting and Official Communication
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Leadership and Decision-Making Capabilities, Problem-Solving Scenarios, Knowledge of NCF Objectives, Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Academic and Experience Certificates, Caste and Category Validity Checks, Standard Central Government Medical Fitness Standards

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Additional District Commissioner under the NCF Authority is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted post, aligned with Level 12 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at INR 78,800 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (INR 41,764), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (INR 23,640), and Transport Allowance (TA) at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), the gross monthly salary amounts to approximately INR 1,55,220. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 12,056) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately INR 1,41,500. This structure is subject to future revisions under the upcoming 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the NCF Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is enforced with 10% seats allocated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting diverse and inclusive participation across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional District Commissioner

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam sessions?

Yes, a standard multi-session normalization method based on percentile scores will be applied if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts.

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

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of INR 2,00,000 to serve the NCF Authority for a minimum period of two years.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Additional District Commissioner?

The selected officers will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

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

The comprehensive, topic-wise micro-syllabus is available under the 'Recruitment' tab on the official NCF Authority portal, alongside previous years' sample papers.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre after selection?

Initial postings are primarily at the NCF Authority headquarters in New Delhi, with subsequent regional postings across major tier-1 and tier-2 cities in India.