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Appointment Order Associate Professor Sep 2023

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Appointment Order Associate Professor Sep 2023 administered by NEGD Authority (Rajasthan).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NEGD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-04-28 Posting Jurisdiction: Rajasthan

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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 Order Associate Professor Sep 2023?

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 2026-04-28. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NEGD Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NEGD recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic demographic details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill the comprehensive application form, detailing academic qualifications, research publications, teaching experience, and past employment history in chronological order.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, doctoral degree, experience certificates, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed PDF/JPEG formats.

Remit the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and save the transaction receipt for future reference.

Download the generated application confirmation page and subsequently the admit card/interview call letter from the portal once the screening committee completes the initial document verification process.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Appointment Order Associate Professor Sep 2023 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 & Research Score Screening	Shortlisting based on API score	Evaluation of UGC/AICTE API scores, research publications in peer-reviewed journals, sponsored projects, and patents.
Stage 2: Domain Presentation & Seminar	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Presentation on advanced e-governance architectures, emerging technologies (AI/ML in governance), digital public infrastructure, and research methodology.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Assessment of leadership qualities, pedagogical skills, administrative capability, vision for digital India initiatives, and domain-specific expertise.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, NOC from current employer, and standard medical fitness standards.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Associate Professor post under the National e-Governance Division (NEGD) is aligned with Academic Pay Level 13A of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 1,31,400 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 69,642. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (30%) is Rs. 39,420. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. The gross monthly salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 2,51,478. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 20,104) and Professional Tax/CGHS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 2,28,000. This lucrative package reflects the senior academic and administrative responsibilities of the cadre.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservations. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, in line with central government directives, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in senior administrative-academic roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Appointment Order Associate Profess

What is the minimum API score required for the Associate Professor post?

Candidates must possess a minimum Academic Performance Indicator (API) score as per UGC/AICTE regulations of 2018, along with at least seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement associated with this appointment?

No service bond is mandated, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period of one year, which may be extended based on performance evaluation.

Will there be any normalization of marks applied during the screening phase?

Since screening is based on standardized API scores and a single-session presentation/interview, no statistical normalization of marks is required for this recruitment.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period for this role?

The probation period is one year of active service, during which the officer's performance, conduct, and teaching/research output are closely monitored before confirmation.

Where will the primary posting location be for the selected Associate Professors?

The primary posting will be at the NEGD headquarters in New Delhi, or at designated national e-governance academic and research centers across India.

What is the syllabus or focus area for the domain presentation stage?

The presentation focuses on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), enterprise architecture, cloud computing in government, and cybersecurity frameworks.