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Appointment of 52 PCS JB Officers Filling Up of First Posting Proforma

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Appointment of 52 PCS JB Officers Filling Up of First Posting Proforma administered by NDRF Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NDRF Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-10-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar Pradesh

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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 Appointment of 52 PCS JB Officers Filling Up of First Posting Proforma?

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 2024-10-30. 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

Access the official NDRF recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid mobile number, and an active email address to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the First Posting Proforma, specifying preferences for regional headquarters, cadre choices, and entering detailed academic and professional qualifications accurately.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, category certificates, a recent passport-sized photograph, and signature, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card and schedule for the subsequent screening phases.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Appointment of 52 PCS JB Officers Filling Up of First Posting Proforma 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 Written Examination	200 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with special focus on Disaster Management Acts, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	NDRF Act and Rules, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Guidelines, Emergency Response Protocols, Civil and Criminal Law Basics, Administrative Procedures
Stage 3: Document Verification and Physical/Medical Standards Test	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of Original Academic and Category Certificates, Physical Fitness Assessment, Medical Standards Evaluation as per NDRF Cadre Rules
Stage 4: Personal Interview and First Posting Allocation	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Leadership and Decision Making, Situational Judgment, Communication Skills, Evaluation of First Posting Proforma Preferences

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The PCS JB (Junior Branch) Officers under the NDRF Authority are appointed at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the compensation package is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is allocated at 30% of the basic pay, amounting to Rs. 16,830. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory statutory deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,04,500, making it a highly lucrative administrative and operational role within the central authority.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservation guidelines. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in compliance with central government welfare directives, women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Appointment of 52 PCS JB Officers F

What is the significance of the First Posting Proforma in this recruitment?

The First Posting Proforma allows selected PCS JB Officers to submit their preferred locations among NDRF battalions and regional headquarters. While the authority attempts to accommodate preferences based on merit rank, final allocation depends on operational requirements and vacancy distribution.

Is there a service bond or minimum service commitment for selected officers?

Yes, selected PCS JB Officers are required to execute a service bond to serve the NDRF Authority for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining, or refund the training costs incurred by the government in case of early resignation.

What is the probation period for the newly appointed PCS JB Officers?

The newly appointed officers will be placed on a mandatory probation period of two years. During this period, they will undergo specialized disaster response and administrative training, and their performance will be continuously evaluated before confirmation.

Will there be any normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the Computer Based Written Examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by the DoPT will be applied to ensure fair and equitable evaluation of candidate scores.

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. However, securing the minimum marks does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit-based cutoffs.

Where are the primary posting locations for PCS JB Officers under NDRF?

Primary postings are across various NDRF Battalion Headquarters and Regional Response Centers (RRCs) located throughout India, including strategic locations in Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, Ghaziabad, and Pune, based on operational needs.