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Adityal1 First Ao Cycle

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Adityal1 First Ao Cycle administered by NHB Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NHB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Adityal1 Mission Announcement of Opportunity	2026 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Adityal1 Second Cycle Ao	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Art Centre	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Artisan Recruitment Final Cut Off Marks	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NHB

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Etender for Supply Installation and Commissioning of Neuro Feedback and Eeg	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Etender for Supply of Dietary Items Vide TENDER Lgb Naz 1364 D	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Etender for Supply of Psychotropic Medicine to Lgbrimh Tezpur TENDER Lgb	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi Hiring of Human Resources 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 Adityal1 First Ao Cycle?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NHB Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with the generated credentials to complete the detailed application form, providing accurate academic qualifications, professional experience, and preferred examination center choices as per the official notification.

Upload scanned copies of the candidate's passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines on the portal.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the requisite application fee using debit cards, credit cards, internet banking, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for records.

After successful verification of applications, download the admit card from the portal during the designated window, which contains the exam date, session timing, and venue details.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Adityal1 First Ao Cycle 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: Online Written Examination	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General Awareness with special focus on Housing Finance, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Stage 2: Professional Knowledge Assessment	100 Marks, 60 Minutes	Housing Sector Regulations, NHB Act 1987, Financial Management, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Banking Operations.
Stage 3: Interview and Document Verification	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Evaluation of communication skills, leadership qualities, domain knowledge, and verification of original academic and caste certificates.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying Stage	Standard medical fitness test as per NHB guidelines, followed by the compilation of the final merit list based on written and interview scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Aditya-L1 First Assistant Officer (AO) Cycle under the NHB Authority is aligned with Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA component amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of the basic pay, totaling Rs. 16,830, while Class Y and Z cities receive 20% and 10% respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA, amounting to Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X posting reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs. 95,000 per month.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The NHB Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 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 vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Additionally, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity across all cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Adityal1 First Ao Cycle

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are determined by the NHB Authority post-exam, typically requiring at least 45% for General/EWS and 40% for reserved category candidates to be shortlisted.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the equipercentile method is utilized to normalize scores across different difficulty levels of the test papers.

Is there a service bond required upon joining as an Assistant Officer?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the NHB Authority for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining.

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

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of one year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations.

Are there negative marks for incorrect answers in the objective test?

Yes, a penalty of one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective test.

Where will the selected candidates be posted initially?

Initial postings are generally at the NHB Head Office in New Delhi, but officers are liable to be transferred to any regional office across India based on administrative requirements.