NEHU Recruitment Dossier

Additional Charge of Officers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional Charge of Officers administered by NEHU Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NEHU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-02-15 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional Charge Arrangement to the Post of Project Director Drda Orders I	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-07-2026
Additional Superintendent of Police	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-31
Anganwadi Worker at Village Rahal	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Annexure a Post Code 3 Unreserved Tentative List	1 Openings	₹50,000 (Level-4)	2022-12-18

Active Procurement Tenders by NEHU

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
GEM Bid for Manpower Outsourcing Services Minimum Wage Vide Bid GEM 2025 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Operation and Maintenance of Lifts Elevators GEM Bid GEM 202 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Operation and Maintenance of Substation Complete Vide Bid Ge Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Global E TENDER Cil C2d 42cum Ers R 120 2021 22 374 Dated	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 of Officers?

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 2026-02-15. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NEHU Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NEHU recruitment portal, click on the registration link, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional administrative experience, and selecting preferred examination centers as per availability.

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

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt along with the finalized application confirmation page.

Monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, download it using your registration credentials, and print a clear copy to present at the designated examination venue.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional Charge of Officers 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 Screening Test (MCQ)	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness of Higher Education Systems.
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge & Administration	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Central Civil Services (CCS) Conduct Rules, Leave Rules, Financial Management, and NEHU Act, Statutes, and Ordinances.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Interview	50 Marks / No fixed duration	Verification of original academic credentials, experience certificates, NOC from current employer, and personality assessment.
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on cumulative score	Compilation of final merit list based on weighted scores of Stage 2 and Stage 3, subject to qualifying Stage 1.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the Additional Charge of Officers (Group A, Assistant Registrar cadre) at NEHU is mapped to Pay Level 10, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y city (Shillong) at 20% (Rs. 11,220), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,02,061. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional taxes/health schemes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 92,500. This structure is subject to future revisions under the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, NEHU strictly implements the statutory reservation policy. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxation is granted as per Central Government norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional Charge of Officers

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

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in each paper for the General/EWS categories, and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories to be considered for the next stage.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement required upon joining?

No service bond is required, but selected officers must execute a standard service agreement and are bound by the NEHU Act and Central Government service rules.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited officers?

The selected officers will be on a probation period of two years, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization paper?

The detailed syllabus is published on the official NEHU recruitment portal under the 'Syllabus' tab, covering university administration, financial rules, and the NEHU Act.

Where will the selected officers be posted after recruitment?

Selected officers will be primarily posted at the NEHU permanent campus in Shillong or the Tura campus, depending on administrative requirements and vacancies.