NCLAT Recruitment Dossier

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Official gazetted recruitment notification for Active administered by NCLAT Authority (Gujarat).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCLAT Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-08-2026 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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Active Procurement Tenders by NCLAT

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Enquiry Environmental Monitor Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Establishment Installation of Footwear Manufacturing Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2023-04-20

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Active?

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 20-08-2026. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCLAT Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NCLAT recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, legal or administrative experience, and selecting preferred examination centers across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, matriculation certificate for age proof, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified file size limits.

Pay the requisite application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.

After successful verification of the application, download the e-Admit Card from the NCLAT portal, which contains the allocated exam center, date, time, and mandatory exam-day instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Active 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: Written Screening Test	150 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Comprehension, and General Awareness with special focus on Indian Constitution.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Descriptive Paper	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	Company Law, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Corporate Governance, Legal Drafting, and Judicial Procedures of Tribunals.
Stage 3: Skill Test and Computer Proficiency	Qualifying / 45 Minutes	English Typing Test at 40 wpm, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and basic internet operations for legal research.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Verification of original academic and caste certificates, assessment of personality, communication skills, and legal aptitude for tribunal operations.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Court Officer/Assistant post at NCLAT falls under Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 23,797) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (Delhi) at 30% (Rs. 13,470), the compensation is highly competitive. Adding Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 87,075. After mandatory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870), Professional Tax, and CGHS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 78,500. This structured pay scale ensures financial stability and aligns with the 8th CPC projections for central government judicial tribunals.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

NCLAT strictly implements the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and standard relaxations in the upper age limit: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additionally, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity in judicial administration as per prevailing central government guidelines.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Active

What is the probation period for a Court Officer at NCLAT?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct are evaluated before confirmation as permanent employees.

Is there a service bond required upon joining NCLAT?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but candidates must submit a formal undertaking to serve the tribunal diligently and adhere to the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules.

How are marks normalized if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

NCLAT utilizes the standard equipercentile or multi-shift normalization method approved by DoPT to ensure fair evaluation across varying difficulty levels of question papers.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

The primary posting is at the NCLAT Principal Bench in New Delhi, with possibilities of transfer or posting to the Chennai Bench as per administrative requirements.

Is there a negative marking scheme in the Stage 1 Screening Test?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for every incorrect answer in the objective-type multiple-choice question paper of Stage 1.

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the descriptive legal paper?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the descriptive paper (35% for reserved categories) to be shortlisted for the subsequent skill test and interview stages.