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Additional Professor

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional Professor administered by NDRF Authority (Karnataka).

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

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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 Additional Professor?

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

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NDRF Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Register on the official NDRF recruitment portal to generate a unique One-Time Registration (OTR) ID by entering basic personal, contact, and identity details.

Complete the detailed profile by filling in academic credentials, teaching or research experience, and publications, ensuring all entries align with the essential eligibility criteria.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational certificates, experience letters, category certificates, and recent passport-sized photographs in the prescribed PDF or JPEG formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways, with exemptions applied automatically for women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the e-admit card for the screening process.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional Professor 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: Academic Screening and Shortlisting	Based on API Score and Experience / No Written Exam	Evaluation of cumulative Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores, research publications in indexed journals, teaching experience in disaster management or allied medical fields, and sponsored research projects.
Stage 2: Domain Presentation and Seminar	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Presentation on specialized research area, disaster response methodologies, emergency medicine, crisis management protocols, and pedagogical skills before an expert panel.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Assessment of leadership qualities, administrative capability, strategic vision for NDRF Academy, knowledge of national disaster frameworks, and communication skills.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original certificates, experience claims, NOC from current employer, and physical fitness assessment as per the standards prescribed for Group A officers under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Additional Professor under the NDRF Authority is classified under Level 13A of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 1,31,400 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 69,642), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% (amounting to Rs. 39,420), alongside a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA (totaling Rs. 11,016), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 2,51,478. After mandatory statutory deductions, which include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 20,104) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,25,000. This structure will be further optimized upon the implementation of the 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly enforces statutory reservations. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted as follows: 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). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in compliance with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in senior administrative and academic cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional Professor

What is the minimum qualifying benchmark for the interview stage?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the personal interview to be considered for the final merit list, with a relaxation of 5% provided to SC, ST, and OBC candidates.

Is normalization applied to the screening test scores?

If a computer-based screening test is conducted across multiple shifts due to a high volume of applicants, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a mandatory service bond or agreement for this post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the NDRF Authority for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining, or pay a liquidated damages fee.

What is the duration of the probation period for an Additional Professor?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of one year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations and conduct.

What is the core focus of the domain-specific syllabus?

The syllabus focuses on advanced disaster medicine, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) emergency response, trauma care systems, and national disaster management policies.

Where will the selected Additional Professors be posted?

The primary posting will be at the National Disaster Response Academy in Nagpur, but officers are liable to be posted to any training institute or headquarters of the NDRF across India.