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Administrative Superintendent

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Administrative Superintendent administered by NIA Authority (All India / Central).

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

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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
Administrative Positions Nidj	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Administrative Positions	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Available	1 Openings	Rs. 18,000 - 19,900 (Level-1)	2026-09-30
Avpa Recruitment Rules Pdf	1 Openings	Rs. 18,000 - 19,900 (Level-1)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NIA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest Eoi for Agent Assisted Service Delivery of Umang Serv Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Setting Up of Advanced Skill Training Institu Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Web Based Erp Software for Iiit a Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabrication Drawing 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 Administrative Superintendent?

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 NIA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official NIA recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of educational qualifications, work experience, and preferred examination center choices across the country.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, matriculation certificate for age proof, and category certificates, conforming strictly to the specified file size and format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring that women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates claim their fee exemption as per rules.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the e-admit card on the portal prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Administrative Superintendent 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 Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with focus on current affairs, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), General Financial Rules (GFR 2017)
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, Caste and category certificate validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for serving employees, Identity and biometric verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Character Antecedents	Qualifying, No Marks	Medical fitness standards as prescribed by NIA, Visual acuity and physical endurance check, Detailed police verification of character and antecedents

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Administrative Superintendent post in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is classified as a Group 'B' Gazetted/Non-Gazetted post, mapped to Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is Rs. 44,900. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently at 53% (Rs. 23,797), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 13,470), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 87,675. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and Professional Tax/CGEGIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer in a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 80,000. This pay structure will be further optimized under the upcoming recommendations of the 8th Central Pay Commission.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Administrative Superintendent in the NIA 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 SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with DoPT OM mandates, all women candidates, as well as SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Administrative Superintendent

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Computer Based Screening Test?

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

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, multi-shift exam scores are normalized using the standard formula-based method approved by DoPT to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Does this post require a service bond upon selection?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for the Administrative Superintendent post, but candidates must serve the minimum probation period successfully.

What is the duration of the probation period for a newly appointed Administrative Superintendent?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which they must undergo mandatory foundational training and pass departmental tests.

Are candidates from private sectors eligible to apply for this post?

Yes, candidates from the private sector meeting the requisite educational qualifications and administrative experience criteria are eligible, provided they fulfill the age limits.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

Initial postings are generally at the NIA Headquarters in New Delhi, but officers are liable to be transferred to any of the NIA Branch Offices across India.