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Apart in Opiu AAU Under Apart

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Apart in Opiu AAU Under Apart administered by NCMEI Authority (Sikkim).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCMEI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 20-07-2026 Posting Jurisdiction: Sikkim

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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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Apart in Opiu AAU Under Apart?

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 20-07-2026. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCMEI Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NCMEI recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, a valid email address, and a mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to complete the detailed application form, filling in academic qualifications, professional experience, and specific preferences for the APART project cadre.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

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

After successful verification of applications, download the generated admit card from the portal, which contains the designated exam center, date, time, and mandatory exam-day instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Apart in Opiu AAU Under Apart 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, General English Language, Current Affairs and General Awareness
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Project Management Frameworks, Agricultural and Rural Development Policies, Minority Educational Rights and Regulations, Data Analysis and Reporting
Stage 3: Document Verification and Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Original Academic and Experience Verification, Communication and Leadership Skills, Problem-Solving Scenarios, Domain Knowledge Assessment
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	General Physical Fitness Standards, Visual and Auditory Acuity Tests, Character and Antecedents Verification, Final Cumulative Merit Compilation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the APART cadre under the NCMEI Authority is mapped to Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities at 20% (Rs. 7,080), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 66,750. Statutory deductions include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, leading to an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 60,750. This structured compensation ensures alignment with central government standards, offering robust financial security and incremental progression under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements the statutory reservation policy of the Government of India. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates are exempted from the application fee payment, and reservation quotas for ex-servicemen are applied as per prevailing central government mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Apart in Opiu AAU Under Apart

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is set at 40% for General/EWS categories and 35% for reserved categories, though actual selection depends on relative merit list rankings.

Will normalization be applied to the exam scores?

Yes, multi-shift exam scores will be normalized using the standard equipercentile method to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service bond associated with this APART position?

Candidates selected for the APART project under NCMEI must execute a service agreement bond to serve for a minimum period of one year or the project duration.

What is the duration of the probation period after selection?

Selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be continuously evaluated before confirmation.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization test?

The detailed, topic-wise syllabus is available on the official NCMEI recruitment portal under the 'Syllabus and Scheme of Examination' tab for the APART cadre.

What are the primary posting locations for this recruitment?

Initial postings will be at the Operational Project Implementation Units (OPIU) at Assam Agricultural University (AAU) or the NCMEI headquarters in New Delhi.