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Assistant Editor in Urdu Academy Under Post Code

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Editor in Urdu Academy Under Post Code administered by NGU Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NGU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 75 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	75 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	75 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
3 Poq Pur Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
32 Pr Bsptcl 2025 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Term Contract for All Civil Work 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 Assistant Editor in Urdu Academy Under Post Code?

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 2026-08-14. 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

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

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, Urdu language proficiency, and past editorial or publishing experience as required.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, Urdu proficiency proof, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed format and size.

Remit the application fee online through integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and print the generated payment 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 scheduled examination dates.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Editor in Urdu Academy Under Post Code 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	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Basic Computer Operations.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	History of Urdu Literature, Urdu Grammar, Editorial Techniques, Translation (English to Urdu and vice versa), Proofreading, and Journalism.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, Urdu proficiency certificates, category certificates, and standard medical fitness examination by authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Merit List	Final Selection based on Stage 2 Marks	Compilation of final merit list based on normalized marks of Stage 2, subject to clearing Stage 1 and Stage 3 benchmarks.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Assistant Editor in Urdu Academy under NGU Authority is classified as Group B Non-Gazetted, positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 10,620), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 5,508 (including DA on TA), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 70,290. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and standard Employee Provident Fund or insurance schemes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 64,000. This competitive compensation package is subject to revision under future 8th CPC recommendations, ensuring long-term financial growth and stability.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines, the recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical quota is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with gender empowerment directives, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. All reservation benefits require the submission of valid, updated certificates issued by competent authorities during document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Editor in Urdu Academy Un

What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Assistant Editor (Urdu) post?

Candidates must hold a Master Degree in Urdu from a recognized university, or a Graduate Degree with Urdu as a main subject along with a diploma in journalism or editing.

Is there a negative marking scheme in the Computer Based Screening Test?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the objective-type multiple-choice questions of the screening test.

What is the duration of the probation period for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and linguistic proficiency will be closely evaluated.

Will there be any normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by NGU Authority will be applied to determine final merit.

Is there a service bond that selected candidates must sign?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but candidates must serve a minimum period of two years during probation before applying for external deputations.

Where will the primary posting location be for the Assistant Editor?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the Urdu Academy under the jurisdiction of the NGU Authority, with occasional field visits as required.