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Official gazetted recruitment notification for As on administered by NHB Authority (Jharkhand).

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: Jharkhand

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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 First Ao Cycle	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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

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 As on?

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 recruitment portal and click on 'New Registration' to generate a unique provisional registration number and password by entering basic contact details.

Log in with credentials to complete the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, work experience, and choosing preferred online examination centers across India.

Upload scanned copies of the candidate's photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration conforming strictly to the specified file sizes and formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using Debit/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, or UPI, and save the system-generated e-receipt for future reference.

Download the online examination call letter from the NHB portal approximately ten days prior to the exam date, ensuring all printed details are accurate.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for As on 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 (Objective & Descriptive)	225 Marks / 3 Hours 30 Minutes	Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General Awareness with special focus on Economy and Banking, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Descriptive Test (Essay and Letter Writing)
Stage 2: Interview	50 Marks / Flexible Duration	Housing Finance Sector Developments, NHB Functions and RBI Regulations, Current Economic Affairs, Personal Suitability and Communication Skills
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying / Half Day	Verification of Educational Certificates, Caste and Category Certificates Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for serving employees, Identity and Address Proofs
Stage 4: Medical Examination	Qualifying / One Day	General Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Tests, Routine Blood and Urine Analysis, Cardiovascular and Systemic Health Checks

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The National Housing Bank (NHB) recruits Assistant Managers (Scale I) under a highly lucrative pay structure aligned with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and RBI-grade patterns. The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480 per month in the scale of Rs. 48480-2000(14)-76480. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, amounting to approximately Rs. 25,694, along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (approx. Rs. 14,544) or leased accommodation facility, Transport Allowance, Special Allowance, and Learning Allowance, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 98,500. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (approx. Rs. 7,417) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 85,000, making it one of the most competitive entry-level packages in the Indian financial sector.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, NHB implements a robust reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates. A 10% vertical reservation is strictly enforced for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res). Additionally, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates benefit from a highly concessional application fee of Rs. 175, compared to Rs. 850 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, ensuring equitable access to employment opportunities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — As on

How are the cutoffs determined for the NHB online examination?

Cutoffs are applied at two stages: on individual section scores and on the total cumulative score. These are decided by NHB based on vacancy counts and overall exam difficulty.

Is score normalization applied in the NHB recruitment process?

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

Is there a service bond for newly recruited Assistant Managers in NHB?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 3 years, or pay a specified indemnity amount if they resign early.

What is the duration of the probation period for an NHB Officer?

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of 2 years from the date of joining, which may be extended at the discretion of the Bank.

What is the weightage of the descriptive test in the online examination?

The Descriptive Test consists of two questions (Letter Writing and Essay) for a total of 25 marks, evaluated only for candidates who clear the objective test cutoffs.

Where will the selected candidates be posted initially?

Selected officers are liable to be posted at the NHB Head Office in New Delhi or any of its Regional/Representative Offices located across major cities in India.