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Administrative and System Officers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Administrative and System Officers administered by NIB Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-04 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 Staff Recruitment	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-06-26
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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest Eoi for Subscription of E Journals and E Books in Var Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Supply of Customized Standard Furniture at Ni Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Supply of Stationary Items at Nliu Bhopal Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabrication Girder 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 and System Officers?

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 2026-08-04. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIB Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIB recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate a unique login ID.

Log in with OTR credentials, select the Administrative and System Officer post, and fill out the detailed academic, professional, and experience fields in the online application form.

Upload scanned copies of the matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats and sizes specified in the guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt as proof of successful transaction.

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

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Administrative and System Officers 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 (Paper I)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness with special reference to the Indian administrative setup.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization (Paper II)	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Public Administration, Financial Management, Office Procedures, CCS Rules, Management Information Systems, Network Security, Database Management Systems, and System Administration.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Interview	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Verification of original academic and experience credentials, personality assessment, leadership qualities, communication skills, and domain-specific problem-solving scenario analysis.
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Comprehensive medical fitness assessment as per Central Civil Services guidelines to ensure physical and mental suitability for the administrative and system officer roles.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Administrative and System Officers cadre at the NIB Authority is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry-level basic pay of INR 56,100. Under the current 8th CPC projections and the latest DA revision at 53%, the Dearness Allowance amounts to INR 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated based on city classification: Class X (30% or INR 16,830), Class Y (20% or INR 11,220), and Class Z (10% or INR 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city posting is approximately INR 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of INR 8,583 (10% of Basic + DA) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately INR 1,04,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxation is admissible up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equitable access across all socio-economic strata.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Administrative and System Officers

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the CBT stage?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on the relative merit list.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization formula approved by the DoPT will be applied if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

Is there a service bond required upon joining the NIB Authority?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the NIB Authority for a minimum period of 3 years, or pay a penalty of INR 2,00,000.

What is the probation period for Administrative and System Officers?

The selected officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, during which their performance, conduct, and departmental exam clearance will be evaluated.

Are there separate syllabus modules for Administrative and System streams?

Yes, while Paper I is common, Paper II contains specialized modules tailored to either Administrative Management or System/IT Infrastructure depending on the post applied for.

Where will the selected officers be posted initially?

Initial postings are primarily at the NIB headquarters in Noida (NCR), but officers are liable to be transferred to any regional center or office across India.