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Acsir Faculty

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Faculty administered by NICSI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NICSI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹60,114 - ₹19,052 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-05 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	₹60,114 - ₹19,052 (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
For Floating Systems Manpvt0005 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For New Web Portal Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supply of Containersied Solution of Battery Modules Bms and EMS Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Night Canteen 01 2019 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 Acsir Faculty?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹60,114 - ₹19,052 (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 2026-03-05. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NICSI Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in to fill the comprehensive online application form, entering detailed academic qualifications, research publications, past teaching experience, and specific areas of specialization as required for the faculty role.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, postgraduate degrees, PhD awards, research papers, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the provisional admit card, downloading it upon notification to verify the assigned examination center, date, and reporting time for the screening test.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Faculty 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, 180 Minutes	Research Methodology, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Academic Communication Skills.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Presentation	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Advanced Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Research Proposal Defense, and Pedagogical Methodologies.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks, 60 Minutes	Subject Matter Expertise, Teaching Philosophy, Leadership Qualities, Research Vision, and Institutional Contribution Strategy.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Experience Certificates, Caste/Category Validity, and General Medical Fitness Standards.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Acsir Faculty position under the NICSI Authority is mapped to Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, featuring a substantial entry basic pay of Rs. 79,800. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 42,294), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 23,940), the compensation is highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This culminates in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of Rs. 1,57,050. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) comprise 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 12,209), alongside Professional Tax and CGHS contributions. Consequently, the net in-hand monthly salary is estimated at approximately Rs. 1,38,000, ensuring a robust financial package aligned with premium central autonomous academic and technical institutions in India.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservations. Vertical reservation allocates 10% of vacancies to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central government directives, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Faculty

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on the merit ratio.

Is there a normalization process applied to the screening test scores?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for selected faculty?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service agreement bond to serve the institution for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Acsir Faculty?

The selected faculty members will be on a probation period of one year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluation.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization paper?

The detailed, topic-wise syllabus for each academic discipline is published alongside the official notification on the NICSI and AcSIR recruitment portals.

What are the potential posting locations for the selected faculty?

Selected faculty members will primarily be posted at the AcSIR headquarters or designated NICSI project centers across major metropolitan cities in India.