Nicsi Procurement Consultant Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Nicsi for the post of Procurement Consultant. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBA / PGDM, Post Graduate (Master's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement Consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 35,400 - 44,900 | 2026-09-30 |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official NICSI or NIC recruitment portal, navigate to the active vacancies section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal and contact details.
Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, professional procurement certifications, and relevant post-qualification work experience.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience letters, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format, along with a recent photograph.
Remit the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.
Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card and exam schedule.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Nicsi Procurement Consultant Recruitment 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, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and basic principles of Public Procurement and GFR 2017. |
| Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test | 100 Marks, 180 Minutes | Government e-Marketplace (GeM) guidelines, CVC guidelines, drafting RFPs, contract management, evaluation of bids, and NICSI procurement workflows. |
| Stage 3: Document Verification and Personal Interview | 50 Marks, 30 Minutes | Assessment of communication skills, problem-solving in procurement scenarios, verification of original academic and experience credentials, and past project discussions. |
| Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List | Qualifying, No specific duration | Medical fitness standards as per NICSI/MeitY norms, character antecedent verification, and generation of the final merit list based on cumulative scores of Stages 1, 2, and 3. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
NICSI Procurement Consultants are typically engaged on a high-value contractual or consolidated pay scale equivalent to Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is established at INR 67,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (INR 35,881), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (INR 20,310), and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 7,200 plus DA thereon (totaling INR 11,016), the gross monthly emoluments reach approximately INR 1,34,907. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 10,358) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 1,23,000. This structure aligns with the 8th CPC projections for senior professional cadres in digital governance and public procurement.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
NICSI strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines regarding reservations in central public sector recruitments. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 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). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity across all procurement cadres.
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The minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD categories in each stage of the selection process.
Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a multi-shift normalization method based on standard percentile equivalence is utilized to ensure equity.
Selected candidates must execute a service agreement to serve NICSI for a minimum period of one year, failing which they must forfeit a specified amount.
The selected Procurement Consultants undergo a probation period of one year, which may be extended based on performance evaluation by the competent authority.
Yes, the core syllabus extensively covers the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, Manual for Procurement of Goods/Services 2022, and latest GeM portal functionalities.
The primary posting is at the NICSI Headquarters in New Delhi, but candidates may be deployed to various central ministry IT projects across India.