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Additional Superintendent of Police

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional Superintendent of Police administered by NDRF Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NDRF Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-31 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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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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Active Procurement Tenders by NDRF

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disabilities Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equal Opportunity Resource Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equipment Instrument Tenders	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi Document of Automated Chip Testing 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 Additional Superintendent of Police?

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 2026-03-31. 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

Visit the official NDRF or MHA recruitment portal, navigate to the active vacancies section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal and contact details.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, CAPF/Police service history, and preferred exam centers or deputation choices.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree, service records, NOC from parent department, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, generate a printout for future reference, and await the release of the e-Admit Card on the portal prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional Superintendent of Police 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: Written Examination / Screening Test	400 Marks, 4 Hours	Disaster Management Act 2005, National Civil Defence policies, General Intelligence, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency & Medical Standards Test	Qualifying, No Marks	Physical endurance benchmarks including run, long jump, high jump, and rigorous medical fitness evaluation as per CAPF/NDRF standards.
Stage 3: Cadre Domain Specialization & Case Study Presentation	100 Marks, 2 Hours	Crisis response protocols, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) defense, search and rescue operations, and leadership case studies.
Stage 4: Personal Interview & Record Evaluation	100 Marks	Assessment of leadership qualities, psychological resilience, service record evaluation, and suitability for high-pressure disaster response operations.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP) in the NDRF Authority is positioned at Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with a starting Entry Basic Pay of INR 67,700. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently set at 53% (amounting to INR 35,881), the compensation package is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of the basic pay, yielding INR 20,310. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at INR 7,200 plus DA, totaling INR 11,016. This culminates in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately INR 1,34,907. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to INR 10,358, alongside CGHS and CGEGIS contributions, the estimated Net In-Hand Monthly Salary ranges between INR 1,22,000 and INR 1,25,000, presenting a lucrative career path ahead of the proposed 8th CPC transition.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, statutory age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates are strictly enforced for this recruitment. EWS candidates receive a 10% vertical reservation subject to producing valid income and asset certificates. While active field-operational roles in the NDRF are exempt from PwBD reservations due to the highly demanding physical and medical requirements, administrative posts adhere to standard quotas. Women candidates are fully exempt from application fees, actively promoting gender diversity and leadership representation in specialized national disaster response operations.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional Superintendent of Police

How are the qualifying cutoffs determined for the Additional SP role?

The qualifying cutoffs are determined dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the examination, and the aggregate performance of candidates, adhering to minimum qualifying thresholds of 45% for general category and 40% for reserved categories.

Is normalization applied to the written exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity and eliminate any variations in difficulty levels across different question paper sets.

Is there a service bond or minimum tenure for this role?

Yes, selected candidates, especially those inducted via direct entry or specialized lateral entry, must execute a service bond to serve the NDRF for a minimum period of 3 years, or refund the cost of specialized training incurred by the government.

What is the probation period for directly recruited or inducted officers?

The probation period for an Additional Superintendent of Police is 2 years, during which officers undergo rigorous tactical, administrative, and disaster response training before being confirmed in the cadre.

Does the syllabus include specialized disaster management topics?

Yes, the syllabus heavily features the Disaster Management Act of 2005, National Disaster Management Plan, international frameworks like Sendai Framework, and specialized operational protocols for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies.

Where will the selected Additional SPs be posted?

Selected officers can be posted at any of the NDRF Battalion Headquarters, Regional Response Centres (RRCs), or the NDRF Academy located across various states in India, depending on operational requirements.