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Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session administered by NIDM Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIDM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-09 Posting Jurisdiction: Delhi

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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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Advertise Publishment Under Covid	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-03-02
Advertised Before the Year	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest Eoi for Supply of Ptfe Xylan Coated Fasteners for Oi Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi 28 Eoi Ida 19 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi from Govt Authorised Travel Agencies for Pr Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 11 2016 Dept of Zoology TENDER for Chemicals Closing	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 Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session?

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 2026-03-09. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIDM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official AcSIR online admission portal, select NIDM as the associate center, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate a unique login ID.

Log in to fill out the detailed academic profile, specifying research interests in disaster management, climate change adaptation, or resilient infrastructure, and select preferred supervisors.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including post-graduation degree certificates, CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/DST-Inspire fellowship award letters, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the interview call letter and schedule.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session 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: Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying (Non-graded)	Academic Eligibility Verification, National-level Fellowship Validity (NET-JRF/GATE/DST-Inspire), Relevance of Post-Graduate Specialization, Statement of Purpose (SOP) Evaluation
Stage 2: Written Aptitude Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Frameworks, Environmental Sciences and Climate Change, Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Presentation	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Defense of Research Proposal, Domain Knowledge in Disaster Management, Technical Communication Skills, Feasibility and Innovation of Proposed Study
Stage 4: Document Verification and Final Enrollment	Qualifying (Mandatory)	Original Academic Credential Verification, Fellowship Award Letter Authentication, Medical Fitness Certification, NOC from Employer (for sponsored candidates)

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AcSIR PhD Admission for the August 2019 Session at NIDM offers positions aligned with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10 for sponsored research officers, or equivalent fellowship scales. For Level 10, the entry basic pay is Rs. 56,100. Incorporating the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,04,000. For fellowship-holder scholars, the stipend follows DST guidelines (JRF/SRF at Rs. 31,000/35,000 plus HRA), exempt from standard income tax and pension deductions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the AcSIR-NIDM PhD admission strictly implements statutory reservation policies. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxation and eligibility criteria concessions are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD applicants are also eligible for application fee exemptions.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Se

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for AcSIR-NIDM PhD admission?

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Science, Technology, Social Sciences, or Disaster Management with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) and a valid national-level fellowship such as CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DST-Inspire, or equivalent.

Is a valid national-level fellowship mandatory for this PhD session?

Yes, candidates must have a valid fellowship (JRF/SRF) from funding agencies like CSIR, UGC, DST, or DBT. Industry-sponsored candidates with requisite experience may be exempted from this under specific AcSIR guidelines.

How is the final merit list prepared for the August 2019 session?

The final merit list is prepared based on a weighted score combining academic performance (30%), written test score (30%), and the personal interview/presentation performance (40%).

What is the duration of the residency and probation period for enrolled scholars?

Scholars must undergo a mandatory coursework and residency period of one year, which acts as the probation period. Registration is finalized only after successful completion of the coursework with the minimum required CGPA.

Are there any service bonds or exit penalties for discontinuing the program?

There is no service bond, but scholars who choose to discontinue the program midway must refund the fellowship amount received during that tenure or obtain an official release as per AcSIR and funding agency rules.

Where will the primary research and posting location be during the PhD?

The primary research and academic activities will be hosted at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) campus in New Delhi, with field research conducted at designated project sites across India.