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Admission Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admission Notification administered by NID Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NID 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

Related Active Openings under NID

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
About Us	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Absent Candidates on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Absent List of Executive Assistant 2018	1 Openings	₹28,000 per month (Level-4)	2026-08-14
Admissions Brochure Spring 2024	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2022-01-10

Active Procurement Tenders by NID

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest Eoi for Entrepreneurship Programme for Rural Poultry Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Upgradation of Existing Rajasthan State Data Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Vendor Registration and Enlistment Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 04 2016 Dept of Chemistry TENDER for Procurement	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 Admission Notification?

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 NID Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, professional experience, and preferred test center locations across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in specified formats.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and await the release of the e-admit card, which will be issued two weeks prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admission Notification 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	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, Current Affairs, and Basic Computer Literacy.
Stage 2: Descriptive Domain Knowledge Test	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	Higher Education Administration, NID Act and Statutes, Central Government Rules (FRSR, CCS Conduct Rules), and Academic Admission Policies.
Stage 3: Presentation and Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Communication Skills, Leadership Qualities, Problem-Solving Scenarios, and Institutional Vision for NID Admissions.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic transcripts, caste certificates, experience letters, and fitness certification by a Government Medical Board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Admissions Officer at the National Institute of Design (NID) is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted post, aligned with Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at INR 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (INR 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (INR 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately INR 1,13,679. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA, totaling INR 8,583) and Professional Tax/CGEGIS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer stands at approximately INR 1,04,000, offering a highly competitive compensation package in line with central autonomous bodies.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided for Scheduled Castes (SC) at 15%, Scheduled Tribes (ST) at 7.5%, Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) at 27%, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) at 10%. Age relaxations are granted as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting equal opportunity and diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admission Notification

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for the Admissions Officer post at NID?

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience in an academic or research institution.

Is there a service bond or minimum serving period associated with this recruitment?

Yes, selected candidates are required to execute a service bond to serve the National Institute of Design for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining.

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

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored before confirmation.

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

If the computer-based screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equi-percentile normalization method will be applied to ensure parity among candidates.

Where will the selected candidates be posted initially?

Initial posting will be at the NID Ahmedabad campus, but officers are liable to be transferred to any of the NID campuses across India (Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Kurukshetra, Vijayawada, Jorhat, or Bhopal).

Is there any negative marking in the Stage 1 Computer Based Screening Test?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the objective-type screening test, while unattempted questions incur no penalty.