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Admission Card Contractual Chemist Post

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admission Card Contractual Chemist Post administered by NIDH Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIDH 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

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest Eoi Document for Selection of Digital Media Partner Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Conducting Soft Skills Training Workshops Fo Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi Hiring of Nicsi Empaneled Tier Ii Agency for Ncd Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 02 2018 Central Library TENDER for Purchasing Reading	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 Card Contractual Chemist Post?

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 NIDH Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, experience in chemical analysis, and selecting preferred examination centers 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 with signature in specified formats.

Remit the prescribed application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

After successful verification of applications, download the Admission Card/Admit Card from the portal during the designated window, which contains the exam venue, date, time, and candidate instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admission Card Contractual Chemist Post 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 (CBST)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness of chemical sciences.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Organic and Inorganic Synthesis, Quality Control, and Laboratory Safety Protocols.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, experience certificates, caste/category validity, and standard medical fitness assessment by a government medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 1 & 2 Cumulative Marks	Final evaluation of cumulative scores, application of reservation rosters, and generation of the final selection list for contractual appointment.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Contractual Chemist post at NIDH Authority is aligned with Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, offering a consolidated equivalent entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), the compensation is highly competitive. For Class X cities, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 30% (Rs. 13,470), while Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508). This brings the estimated Gross Monthly Salary to Rs. 87,675. Since this is a contractual position, standard National Pension System (NPS) and Provident Fund (PF) deductions are either simulated or deducted as per EPF norms (approx. 12% of basic, Rs. 5,388), resulting in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of approximately Rs. 82,287, subject to professional tax and income tax slabs.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums (OMs), the NIDH Authority strictly implements statutory reservation guidelines. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for 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. Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admission Card Contractual Chemist

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the NIDH Chemist exam?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper to be eligible for the next stage.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, multi-shift exam scores will be normalized using the standard equipercentile method approved by the DoPT to ensure equity among candidates facing varying difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or agreement for this contractual post?

Yes, selected candidates must sign a service agreement for an initial period of one year, extendable based on performance, with a mandatory one-month notice period for resignation.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the Contractual Chemist?

There is no formal probation period since it is a contractual engagement, but a performance review is conducted at the end of the first six months to determine continuation.

Is the syllabus for the domain specialization paper based on CSIR-NET standards?

Yes, the domain specialization syllabus is aligned with the postgraduate (M.Sc. Chemistry) level, covering topics similar to the CSIR-NET Chemical Sciences syllabus.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after recruitment?

Selected Chemists will be posted at NIDH regional laboratories and headquarters across major metro cities, with initial postings determined by merit-cum-preference.