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Additional Charge Arrangement to the Post of Project Director

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional Charge Arrangement to the Post of Project Director administered by NEGD Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NEGD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-01 Posting Jurisdiction: Bihar

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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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Erection Crane TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Erection of Bridge Span TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Erection Testing Commissioning Trial Operation and Handing Over of Electros Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Cable Tv Services at Hostels 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 Charge Arrangement to the Post of Project Director?

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 2026-07-01. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NEGD Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must register on the official NeGD or MeitY recruitment portal to generate a One-Time Registration (OTR) ID, ensuring all primary personal and professional details are accurately captured.

Log in to fill the online application form for the Project Director post, specifying current cadre, pay level, and routing the application through the proper channel with employer endorsement.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including the last five years' APARs, Vigilance Clearance certificate, Integrity Certificate, and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed PDF format under 2MB.

Since this is an additional charge or deputation-based senior administrative arrangement, there is no application fee required; candidates can directly proceed to freeze and submit their application.

After rigorous administrative screening of the submitted dossiers, shortlisted candidates will receive official call letters via registered email for the personal interaction and evaluation stage before the selection committee.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional Charge Arrangement to the Post of Project Director 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: Bio-Data and APAR Screening	Qualifying (Threshold: Very Good/Outstanding APARs)	Evaluation of past 5 years APARs, Vigilance and Integrity clearance check, Relevance of experience in e-Governance and IT project management, Minimum residency period in parent cadre
Stage 2: Technical Presentation and Domain Assessment	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Digital India initiatives and NeGD roadmap, Implementation of large-scale IT projects, Emerging technologies (AI, Blockchain, Cloud) in governance, Financial management and GFR 2017 rules
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Leadership Evaluation	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Strategic leadership and stakeholder management, Inter-ministerial coordination, Crisis management and decision-making, Understanding of National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)
Stage 4: Final Selection and Cadre Controlling Authority Clearance	Merit-Based / No Exam	Verification of original documents, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parent department, Final approval by the Competent Authority/MeitY, Medical fitness clearance as per parent cadre rules

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Project Director at the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is positioned at Level 14 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 1,44,200. Under the additional charge arrangement, the officer may draw their parent pay plus an Additional Charge Allowance as per FR 49. For a direct or deputation appointment, the Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounts to Rs. 76,426. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% is Rs. 43,260. Transport Allowance (TA) is Rs. 7,200 plus DA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. The Gross Monthly Salary is approximately Rs. 2,74,902. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,063) and Professional Tax/Income Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,15,000, making it a highly lucrative senior-level administrative and technical leadership role.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, recruitment to senior-level deputation and additional charge arrangements generally focuses on cadre-matching and fitness. However, for direct or tenure-based inductions, standard reservation policies apply. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates are exempted from application fees where applicable, ensuring diverse representation in leadership roles within the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional Charge Arrangement to th

What is the maximum age limit for applying to this Project Director post?

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or additional charge arrangement is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, in accordance with standard DoPT guidelines.

Is there any written examination conducted for this selection process?

No written examination is conducted. Selection is based on the screening of APARs, relevant experience in e-governance, and a personal interview/presentation before a high-level selection committee.

What is the duration of the additional charge arrangement?

The additional charge arrangement is typically for an initial period of six months to one year, extendable based on performance and administrative requirements, or until a regular incumbent joins.

Will I receive any additional allowance for holding this additional charge?

Yes, as per Fundamental Rule 49 (FR 49), an officer appointed to hold additional charge of another post is entitled to an additional charge allowance, subject to prescribed ceilings and conditions.

Where will the primary posting location be for this role?

The primary posting for the Project Director under the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is at the headquarters in New Delhi, though it may involve occasional travel across India.

Can officers from State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) apply?

Yes, officers holding analogous posts or meeting the requisite pay-level criteria from Central/State Governments, UTs, PSUs, and Autonomous Bodies are eligible to apply through proper channels.