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NCH Cadre Recruitment Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for NCH Cadre Recruitment Notification administered by NCH Authority (Gujarat).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Gujarat

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Official Domain: nch.org.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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 NCH

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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 Manager at Jagannath Dham Trust	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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

Active Procurement Tenders by NCH

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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 NCH Cadre Recruitment Notification?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-07-14. 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

Navigate to the official NCH Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing your basic personal details, active email address, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using your OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, work experience, and cadre preferences are accurately entered as per official records.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the final application form, download the 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 NCH Cadre Recruitment Notification 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 and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	National Commission for Homoeopathy Act 2020, Public Health Administration and Policy, Medical Ethics and Regulatory Frameworks, Healthcare Data Management and Research Methodology
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Serving Employees, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment by Board
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on Cumulative Score	Weightage of Stage 2 Written Examination, Resolution of Tie-Cases as per DoPT Guidelines, Category-wise Cutoff Allocation, Final Cadre and Posting Preference Matching

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The NCH Cadre recruitment offers a highly lucrative compensation package aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 10 (Group 'A' Gazetted). The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the gross salary is further enhanced by House Rent Allowance (HRA) which 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). Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816) is provided in Class X cities. This brings the total Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,13,679 for Class X locations. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,04,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The NCH Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided to Scheduled Castes (SC) at 15%, Scheduled Tribes (ST) at 7.5%, Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) at 27%, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) at 10%. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with welfare mandates, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — NCH Cadre Recruitment Notification

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written examination?

As per NCH guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks are set at 50% for General/EWS categories, 45% for OBC-NCL, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the NCH Authority will employ the standard equipercentile normalization method to ensure parity and fairness in scoring.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected NCH Cadre officers?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the NCH Authority for a minimum period of 3 years from their date of joining.

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

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of 2 years, during which their performance and conduct will be evaluated before final confirmation in the service.

Can I change my exam center or cadre preference after submitting the application?

No, the NCH Authority does not entertain any requests for changes in the examination center, cadre preference, or category once the final application is submitted.

Where will the initial posting of the selected candidates be located?

Initial postings are primarily at the NCH Headquarters in New Delhi, but officers are liable to be transferred to any regional office or allied institution across India.