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Adverisement Appointment of Officers on Contract

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Adverisement Appointment of Officers on Contract administered by NIDJ Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIDJ Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹45,001 - ₹2,018 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 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	₹45,001 - ₹2,018 (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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Absorption the Post of Dmm	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-12-01
Absorption of to the Post of Driver Lmv Grade Iii Orders Issued Memorandum	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-09-04
Absorption to the Post of Driver Lmv Gr Iii from the Grade of Cleaner Multi	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Adversement Engagement of Forestry Expert Carrying	1 Openings	₹45,001 - ₹2,018 (Level-4)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by NIDJ

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest for Empanelment of National Level Monitors Nlms Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest for Procurement of Enterprise Resource Planning Erp	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 09 2018 Dept of Botanay 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 Adverisement Appointment of Officers on Contract?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹45,001 - ₹2,018 (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 2026-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIDJ Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official NIDJ recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, and generate a unique login ID and password sent via SMS.

Log in to fill out the comprehensive application form, detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and selecting the preferred examination cities and specific officer cadre posts.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, experience certificates, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified file size and JPEG/PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or UPI, and download the system-generated payment receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, print the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit cards prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Adverisement Appointment of Officers on Contract 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 General Awareness
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Contract Management and Procurement, Office Procedures and CCS Rules, Administrative Law
Stage 3: Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Domain Knowledge Evaluation, Leadership and Communication Skills, Problem Solving Scenarios, Situational Judgment
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Experience Certificate Authentication, Caste and Category Validity Check, Medical Fitness Standards Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The contractual officers recruited under the NIDJ Authority are mapped to the equivalent of Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the gross monthly salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. Since this is a contractual appointment, the remuneration is structured as a consolidated monthly package equivalent to the gross pay, or subject to a 10% deduction under the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (Rs. 8,583) and Professional Tax, resulting in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 1,03,500. This competitive structure aligns with the upcoming 8th CPC projections for executive-level contract cadres.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, NIDJ Authority strictly implements statutory reservation guidelines. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates, SC/ST applicants, and PwBD individuals are fully exempted from paying the application registration fees to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Adverisement Appointment of Officer

Is there a service bond associated with this contractual appointment?

Yes, selected officers must execute a service agreement and indemnity bond to serve for a minimum period of one year, or forfeit three months' consolidated salary in lieu of notice.

What is the duration of the contract and is it extendable?

The initial appointment is for a period of three years, extendable on a year-on-year basis up to a maximum of five years, subject to satisfactory performance evaluations.

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 fairness across varying difficulty levels.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected officers?

The primary postings will be at the NIDJ Authority headquarters, but officers are liable to be posted or transferred to any regional office or project site across India.

Are contractual officers eligible for government accommodation or HRA?

Contractual officers are not eligible for government-allotted residential accommodation but receive a consolidated HRA component included directly in their monthly remuneration package.

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 Screening Test?

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on merit.