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The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award administered by NDL Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NDL Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-05-18 Posting Jurisdiction: Delhi

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional Inspector NIT	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-07-2026
Additional Inspector	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-01-17
Additional Notice Dated Regarding Eligible Candidates	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-06-2026
The Plant Genome Savior Farmer Reward Recognition	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-11-06

Active Procurement Tenders by NDL

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Equal Opportunity Cell Eoc Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equal Opportunity Cell Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equal Opportunity Policy Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi Regarding Outsourcing Work 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 The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award?

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 2026-05-18. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NDL Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official NDL Authority 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 using the OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, professional experience, and community engagement details are accurately recorded in the system.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, caste certificates if applicable, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature, conforming to the specified file dimensions.

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

Monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, which must be downloaded and printed, as it contains the designated exam center, date, and mandatory instructions for the screening test.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Plant Genome Saviour Community Award 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 Cognitive Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Basic Agricultural Sciences, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Fundamentals
Stage 2: Domain Specific Written Examination	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Plant Breeder Rights, Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPV&FR), Biodiversity Conservation, Agro-Biodiversity Hotspots in India, Community Seed Banks
Stage 3: Document Verification and Presentation	50 Marks / 45 Minutes	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Community Work Portfolio Presentation, Case Study on Plant Genome Conservation, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Skills
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Fitness	Qualifying / No Marks	Standard Medical Examination by Authorized Medical Board, Character and Antecedents Verification, Final Cumulative Score Compilation from Stages 1, 2, and 3

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Scientific Officer (Plant Genome Saviour Community Award division) under the NDL Authority is mapped to Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is Rs. 56,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 29,733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), the allowances are highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and standard CGHS and Professional Tax deductions of Rs. 1,000, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 1,04,096, offering an excellent financial package. This structure ensures a highly lucrative career path with regular increments and promotion opportunities under the 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is implemented with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside standard allocations for SC, ST, and OBC categories. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in public services.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Plant Genome Saviour Community

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 Screening Test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is set at 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on the vacancy-to-candidate ratio.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Screening Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method will be used to ensure equity.

Does this position require a service bond upon joining?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the NDL Authority for a minimum period of three years.

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

The selected officers will be on a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Are there specific reference materials recommended for the Stage 2 Domain exam?

Candidates should focus on the PPV&FR Act of 2001, official reports from the Ministry of Agriculture, and standard textbooks on plant genetic resources and biodiversity conservation.

Where will the final posting locations be for the selected officers?

The initial postings will be at the NDL Authority headquarters in New Delhi, with liability for transfer to any of its regional field offices across India.