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Contract Interview 2025 26

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Contract Interview 2025 26 administered by NCSM Authority (Haryana).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCSM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-01-19 Posting Jurisdiction: Haryana

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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 NCSM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional Contractual Positions Walk in Interview	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-05-28
Additional Counselor	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-02-03
Additional Deputy Commissioner	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-29
Deputation Post	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-05-25

Active Procurement Tenders by NCSM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Enquiry for Mono Perc Solar Cell 5bb 158 75mm 5 54wp TENDER Reference 12302	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Entering Into Rate Contract for Supply of Ms Casings Valve Outlet and Valve Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Midterm Evaluation of Nsfe 2020 25 Ncfe 2023 24 Eoi 01 Issue Date 0 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Etender for Supply Installation and Commissioning of Neuro	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 Contract Interview 2025 26?

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 2026-01-19. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCSM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NCSM recruitment portal to 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, ensuring all academic, professional, and experience details are accurately entered as per matriculation certificates.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including passport-sized photograph, signature, category certificates, and educational transcripts in the prescribed PDF/JPEG formats and sizes specified in the guidelines.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form and monitor the portal for the release of the admit card or interview call letter, which must be downloaded and printed for verification.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Contract Interview 2025 26 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: Screening of Applications & Shortlisting	Marks: N/A, Duration: Portfolio Evaluation	Academic merit evaluation, Relevant post-qualification experience, Publications and project portfolios, Initial eligibility screening
Stage 2: Written/Technical Skill Test	Marks: 100, Duration: 2 Hours	Domain-specific technical knowledge, General mental ability and reasoning, Science communication and museum pedagogy, Basic computer applications
Stage 3: Personal Interview	Marks: 100, Duration: 30 Minutes	Communication and presentation skills, Problem-solving in museum management, Current scientific developments, Leadership and administrative aptitude
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Fitness	Marks: Qualifying, Duration: 1 Day	Verification of original academic credentials, Caste and category certificate validation, No Objection Certificate from current employer, Standard medical fitness examination

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

For the NCSM Contract Interview 2025-26, the contractual positions (equivalent to Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix) carry an equivalent consolidated pay structure or a regular pay scale simulation. The entry basic pay is set at Rs. 44,900. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 23,797), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 13,470), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 3,600 plus DA thereon (Rs. 5,508), the gross monthly salary amounts to approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic + DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 80,000. This provides a highly competitive remuneration package aligned with Central Government standards for contract professionals.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the NCSM recruitment strictly implements the statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a cumulative relaxation of 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Contract Interview 2025 26

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the interview stage?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the interview are 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, subject to the discretion of the selection committee.

Will there be any normalization of marks applied to the written test?

If the written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization formula approved by DoPT will be applied to ensure equity across sessions.

Is there a service bond or indemnity agreement required upon selection?

No, there is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign a standard contractual agreement outlining terms of service, confidentiality, and code of conduct.

What is the duration of the probation or contract evaluation period?

The initial contract is for a period of one year, which includes a performance evaluation period of three months, extendable based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the technical skill test?

The detailed syllabus is available on the official NCSM portal under the recruitment tab, focusing on science communication, exhibit design, and general aptitude.

Where will the selected candidates be posted across India?

Selected candidates can be posted at any of the NCSM national science centres, regional science cities, or sub-centres across India depending on organizational requirements.