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Accounts Manager at Jagannath Dham Trust

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accounts Manager at Jagannath Dham Trust administered by NCH Authority (Gujarat).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-05-2026 Posting 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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Accounts Clerk Cum Computer Operator Under	1 Openings	Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	20-05-2026
Accounts Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-02-24
Annual General Transfers Order Dated of the PCS JB Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-07-2026
Annual General Transfers Order Dated of PCS JB Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-08-2026

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Electrode Class A2 TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Eligible Bidders for Technical Evaluation RFP for Selection of System Integr	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Eligible Bidders in the Technical Bid TENDER Called for Purchase of Bicycles	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equal Opportunity Cell Eoc 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 Accounts Manager at Jagannath Dham Trust?

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 20-05-2026. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCH Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official NCH Authority portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate a unique login ID.

Log in using the OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form for Accounts Manager, entering academic qualifications, professional experience in double-entry bookkeeping, and preferred exam centers.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of the matriculation certificate, degree certificates, CA/ICWA/MBA Finance credentials, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, with exemptions applied automatically for women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates as per rules.

Submit the application, download the system-generated confirmation page, and regularly 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 Accounts Manager at Jagannath Dham Trust 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	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, Basic Accounting Principles, General Awareness
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization (Descriptive)	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Corporate Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Income Tax and GST Laws, Government Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Auditing Standards
Stage 3: Document Verification and Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Verification of Original Academic and Professional Credentials, Assessment of Communication Skills, Leadership and Managerial Competence, Domain-Specific Practical Knowledge
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying / No Fixed Duration	Comprehensive Physical Fitness Assessment by Designated Medical Board, Visual Acuity Standards, General Health Suitability for Administrative Duties

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accounts Manager post at Jagannath Dham Trust under the NCH Authority is categorized under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the salary is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% or Rs. 16,830), Class Y (20% or Rs. 11,220), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA (totaling Rs. 11,016) for higher TPTA cities. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class Y city to approximately Rs. 1,02,561. After mandatory deductions, including a 10% NPS contribution (Basic + DA) of Rs. 8,583 and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 93,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment enforces a strict vertical reservation of 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates across all categories are exempted from the application fee, and horizontal reservation is meticulously applied for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per prevailing Central Government norms.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accounts Manager at Jagannath Dham

How are the minimum qualifying marks and cutoffs determined for each stage?

The NCH Authority sets category-wise minimum qualifying marks (typically 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/EWS, and 30% for SC/ST). The actual cutoff depends on vacancy ratios and overall candidate performance.

Will there be normalization of marks if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, a multi-shift CBT will employ the standard equipercentile or formula-based normalization method approved by DoPT to ensure equity across varying difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for the Accounts Manager post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 or serve the Jagannath Dham Trust for a mandatory minimum period of two years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period and the training structure?

The selected Accounts Managers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes structured training on Government Financial Rules (GFR), Treasury systems, and trust accounting.

Does the syllabus include specific trust accounting and temple administration rules?

Yes, the domain specialization paper includes questions on the Jagannath Dham Trust Act, endowment laws, asset management, and general principles of non-profit/trust financial accounting.

Where will the primary posting location be for the selected Accounts Manager?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the Jagannath Dham Trust, with potential transfer or deputation to allied administrative offices under the jurisdiction of the NCH Authority.