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Assistant Editor Along with Instructions

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Editor Along with Instructions administered by NGU Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NGU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-02-04 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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 Assistant Editor Along with Instructions?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-02-04. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NGU Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of academic qualifications, professional editorial experience, and preferred examination center choices across the country.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of the candidate's recent passport-sized photograph, signature, matriculation certificate for age proof, and relevant category or experience certificates in the prescribed PDF or JPEG formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card two weeks before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Editor Along with Instructions 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 Screening Test	200 Marks / 120 Minutes	General English, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and basic computer proficiency with emphasis on MS Office and digital publishing tools.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization (Descriptive)	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	Advanced copy-editing, proofreading marks, translation and transliteration, press laws and ethics, copyright acts, book publishing processes, and drafting of official press releases and editorial opinions.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Scrutiny of original academic degrees, experience certificates, caste/category certificates, and a standard medical fitness examination conducted by an authorized government medical board to assess physical suitability.
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Portfolio Evaluation	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Evaluation of past editorial work, communication skills, critical thinking, knowledge of contemporary literary trends, and administrative capability to manage publication schedules and team workflows.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Editor post under the NGU Authority is classified as a Group 'B' Gazetted position, aligned with Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 44,900 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 23,797. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of the basic pay, totaling Rs. 13,470. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), amounting to Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 87,675. After mandatory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional tax/CGHS (Rs. 710), the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 80,095, with future progression mapped to the 8th CPC projections.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the NGU Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In accordance with central mandates, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Editor Along with Instruc

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 Screening Test?

As per NGU guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios.

Will normalization be applied to the Computer Based Test scores?

Yes, if the Stage 1 exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT will be applied to calculate the final merit list.

Is there a service bond required upon selection as an Assistant Editor?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for this post, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent confirmation.

What is the duration of the probation period for this position?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and editorial output will be closely evaluated by the competent authority.

Does the syllabus include questions on regional languages?

The primary medium of the exam is English and Hindi. However, basic knowledge of translation and editing in scheduled regional languages may be tested in the descriptive paper.

Where will the final posting of the selected Assistant Editors be?

The initial posting will be at the NGU Authority headquarters in New Delhi, but the position carries an All India Service Liability (AISL), making candidates transferable nationwide.