NHMODISHA Recruitment Dossier

Cmet Th Adm 001 2026 Project Associate I May Attend Interview on 20 01

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cmet Th Adm 001 2026 Project Associate I May Attend Interview on 20 01 administered by NHMODISHA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NHMODISHA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

Verified Sovereign Authority

NHMODISHA Authority

Official Domain: nhmodisha.gov.in | Jurisdiction: All India / Central

Authority Dossier Hub

All NHMODISHA Openings NHMODISHA Tenders All Central & State Jobs In-Hand Salary Calculator 8th CPC Pay Estimator

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

Related Active Openings under NHMODISHA

View All NHMODISHA Posts

Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Chancellor Order on Recruitment 2021 May	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Change of Ownership	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Change Password	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-01-16
Cmellcs Guest Faculty in Italian	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-06-05

Active Procurement Tenders by NHMODISHA

View All Procurement Notices

Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Query Format3 Xlsx Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Query Format4 Xlsx Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre TENDER Tieup Civil Works TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Arcgis Software	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 Cmet Th Adm 001 2026 Project Associate I May Attend Interview on 20 01?

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 NHMODISHA Authority?

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

Explore verified public authorities and related career tracks across the national network:

Explore NHMODISHA Authority Browse Central & State Jobs In-Hand Salary Calculator

Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NHMODISHA recruitment portal, navigate to the active vacancies section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, contact, and academic credentials.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form for Project Associate I, ensuring all academic percentages and experience details are accurately entered.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed PDF and JPEG formats.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Download the system-generated application form and the Interview Call Letter/Admit Card from the portal, which must be carried to the walk-in venue on January 20, 2026.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cmet Th Adm 001 2026 Project Associate I May Attend Interview on 20 01 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: Screening of Applications & Shortlisting	Shortlisting based on Academic Merit & GATE/NET Score	Essential Qualification Percentage, Relevance of Degree, GATE/NET Percentile Cutoff, Prior Research Experience
Stage 2: Written/Domain Knowledge Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Basic Electronics and Materials Science, Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Statistics, Analytical Instrumentation Techniques
Stage 3: Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Technical Domain Presentation, Problem Solving Abilities, Communication Skills, Project-Specific Technical Questions
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Fitness	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Original Academic Credentials Verification, Caste/Category Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC), Standard Medical Fitness Protocol

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Project Associate I position under NHMODISHA is aligned with the DST-approved consolidated pay structure, equivalent to Level 6 of the 7th CPC for calculation. The entry basic pay is set at Rs. 31,000 per month for NET/GATE qualified candidates. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 16,430), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities (like Bhubaneswar) at 20% (Rs. 6,200), and a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 57,230. For non-NET/GATE candidates, the base is Rs. 25,000, bringing the gross to Rs. 47,500. Deductions for EPF (12% of basic) and Professional Tax total around Rs. 3,920, resulting in an estimated in-hand net monthly salary of Rs. 53,310 for qualified associates, making it a highly competitive contract-based research and administrative role.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Government of Odisha norms, statutory reservations are strictly implemented. Age relaxations of 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC/SEBC), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are provided. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Women candidates are exempted from the application fee, and relaxation in qualifying marks is applicable as per consolidated Central and State government reservation policies.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cmet Th Adm 001 2026 Project Associ

What is the cut-off date for determining the age limit and educational qualifications?

The crucial date for determining the age limit, educational qualifications, and experience is the date of the walk-in interview, which is January 20, 2026.

Is there any service bond or minimum commitment period for the Project Associate I post?

There is no formal service bond, but selected candidates are expected to commit to the project for an initial period of one year, extendable based on performance.

Will there be any normalization of marks for the screening test?

No normalization is applied as the screening test, if conducted, will be held in a single session for all eligible candidates on the same day.

What is the probation period for this contractual position?

The position is purely contractual and does not carry a formal probation period, but performance is evaluated quarterly for continuation of the fellowship.

Where will the selected Project Associate I be posted?

The selected candidates will be posted at the designated research facilities of NHMODISHA or collaborating CMET laboratories in Odisha.

Are outstation candidates eligible for TA/DA to attend the interview?

No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate for attending the walk-in interview; candidates must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.