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Administrative Superintendent

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Administrative Superintendent 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: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: nib.gov.in | 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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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 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 2026-08-14. 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 Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, contact, and identity details to generate a unique login ID and password.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, past administrative work experience, and choosing preferred examination centers across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including passport-size photograph, signature, category certificates, and educational transcripts, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the scheduled examination date.

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	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, Office Procedure and Drafting
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, Experience certificates validation, Caste and category certificate scrutiny, Identity and biometric authentication
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying, Final Rank Determination	Standard medical fitness assessment, Visual and auditory acuity tests, Compilation of final merit based on Stage 2 scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Administrative Superintendent at NIB Authority is classified under Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry-level basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), the compensation is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% or Rs. 13,470), Class Y (20% or Rs. 8,980), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X posting stands at 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 CGHS/CGEGIS subscriptions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 80,175.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, NIB Authority strictly implements the standard vertical and horizontal reservation policies of the Government of India. Vertical reservation allocates 15% seats for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for EWS candidates. Age relaxation limits are granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Additionally, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Administrative Superintendent

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 2 Domain Specialization paper?

The minimum qualifying marks for Stage 2 are set at 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as per standard NIB Authority guidelines.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts of the screening test?

Yes, if the Computer Based Screening Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization formula (percentile-based) will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the Administrative Superintendent post?

No, there is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed in the permanent cadre.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited officers?

The probation period is two years from the date of joining, during which performance and conduct are monitored before final confirmation in the post.

Does the syllabus for the domain paper include practical accounting and budgeting?

Yes, the domain paper includes questions on the General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), government budgeting, procurement through GeM, and basic double-entry bookkeeping.

Where will the final posting of the selected Administrative Superintendents be?

The primary posting will be at the NIB Authority headquarters in Noida (NCR), but officers are liable for transfer to any regional center or branch across India.