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Apart Draft Tor Seed Certification Assistants

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Apart Draft Tor Seed Certification Assistants administered by NCST Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCST Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-06-05 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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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 Draft Tor Seed Certification Assistants?

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 2026-06-05. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCST Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official NCST recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, active mobile number, and email ID to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill the detailed application form, ensuring educational qualifications, experience certificates, and category details are accurately entered as per matriculation records.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signatures, and essential documents like degree certificates and caste validity in the specified JPEG/PDF formats and dimensions.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit cards, ensuring to download and save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the CBT admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Apart Draft Tor Seed Certification Assistants 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 / 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness of Indian Agriculture, English Language Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	120 Marks / 120 Minutes	Seed Science and Technology, Seed Certification Standards and Procedures, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Seed Pathology and Entomology, Indian Seeds Act 1966
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Serving Employees, Biometric and Identity Re-verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying / Final Selection	Standard Medical Fitness Assessment, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Tests, Compilation of Final Merit List based on Stage 2 Scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Seed Certification Assistants cadre under the NCST Authority is classified under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 18,762), the salary structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% or Rs. 10,620), Class Y (20% or Rs. 7,080), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 3,540). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508) for higher TPTA cities. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary in Class X cities to approximately Rs. 70,290. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 64,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the NCST Authority strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided with a 10% quota 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 of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable. Women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee as per central guidelines.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Apart Draft Tor Seed Certification

What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Seed Certification Assistant post?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Botany from a recognized Indian university or institute.

Is there a service bond or indemnity agreement associated with this recruitment?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond to serve the NCST Authority for a minimum period of two years from their date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited assistants?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be monitored before confirmation.

How is the final merit list calculated if there are multiple shifts in the CBT?

If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the NCST Authority will apply the standard DoPT-approved normalization formula to equate difficulty levels.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected candidates?

Initial postings are primarily at the NCST regional offices and seed testing laboratories across India, with transfer liabilities as per administrative requirements.

Is there any negative marking in the Computer Based Test?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Computer Based Test.