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NID Cadre Recruitment Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for NID Cadre Recruitment 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
Admission Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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 NID Cadre Recruitment 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

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

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, specifying educational qualifications, professional experience, and selecting the preferred NID campus cadre and exam center.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph alongside a signature, adhering strictly to the specified file dimensions.

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

Download the generated admit card from the portal upon official notification, which contains the designated exam center, date, time, and mandatory instructions for the computer-based examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for NID Cadre Recruitment 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	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, General Awareness, and Computer Literacy.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	NID Act and Statutes, Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure, FR-SR, GFR 2017, and Academic Administration.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, experience letters, and a standard medical fitness examination by a civil surgeon.
Stage 4: Merit List	Based on Stage 2 Score	Compilation of final merit based on Stage 2 marks, subject to clearing Stage 3, applying statutory reservation and tie-breaking rules.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The NID Cadre Recruitment for Level 7 positions (such as Senior Assistant or Technical Assistant) features an entry-level basic pay of Rs. 44,900 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% (Rs. 13,470), the compensation is highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional tax/CGHS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 80,175, making it a highly lucrative central government autonomous body career.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines of the Government of India, the NID Cadre Recruitment strictly enforces statutory reservations. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under prevailing central mandates. Furthermore, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and equal opportunity across all administrative and technical cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — NID Cadre Recruitment Notification

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the NID Cadre CBT?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC-NCL, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across multiple exam shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the multi-shift score normalization method approved by the DoPT will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service agreement bond required upon joining NID?

No, there is no mandatory service agreement bond, but selected candidates must serve the designated probation period before confirmation.

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

The newly recruited administrative and technical cadre will be on a probation period of two years, which may be extended based on performance evaluation.

Is the syllabus for the technical cadre different from the administrative cadre?

Yes, while Stage 1 (Screening) is common, Stage 2 (Domain Specialization) is highly specific to the respective technical or administrative trade applied for.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates can be posted at any of the NID campuses across India, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Kurukshetra, Bhopal, Jorhat, or Vijayawada.