Nidm Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Nidm for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Disaster Management | 1 | Rs. , | 2026-08-19 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Nidm (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official NIDM recruitment portal to initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address, mobile number, and basic personal identification details.
Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, detailing academic qualifications, professional experience in disaster management, and preferred exam centers.
Upload scanned high-resolution copies of the candidate's signature, passport-sized photograph, educational transcripts, experience certificates, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF and JPEG formats.
Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the generated payment receipt.
Submit the finalized application form, save a soft copy of the confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the subsequent release of the computerized admit cards.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Nidm N/A Recruitment 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 | Disaster Management Act 2005, National Policy on Disaster Management, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency |
| Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper | 100 Marks, 180 Minutes | Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA), Climate Change Adaptation, Early Warning Systems, Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction, Post-Disaster Damage and Needs Assessment |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview and Presentation | 50 Marks, 30 Minutes | Domain Knowledge Evaluation, Case Study Presentation on Disaster Response, Communication and Leadership Skills, Policy Formulation and Implementation Aptitude |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying | Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Verification of Experience Certificates, Caste and Category Validity Check, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The recruitment for the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) for Group 'A' Specialist/Officer cadres is structured under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), the salary is further augmented by House Rent Allowance (HRA) which varies by city category: Class X (30% or Rs. 16,830), Class Y (20% or Rs. 11,220), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), CGHS, and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 1,03,500.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, NIDM strictly implements the statutory reservation policy of the Government of India. 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). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, all female candidates and applicants from SC, ST, and PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying the application fees.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Nidm N/A Recruitment
As per NIDM guidelines, the minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in the screening test.
Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs is utilized to ensure equity.
No, there is no mandatory service bond for Group 'A' or 'B' positions, but selected candidates must execute a standard undertaking to serve the institute diligently.
Selected candidates are placed on a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to disaster management protocols are evaluated.
The general section aligns with standard UPSC patterns, but the core domain section is highly specialized, focusing on technical aspects of disaster mitigation, climate change, and environmental science.
The primary posting is at the NIDM Headquarters in Delhi/NCR, but officers may be posted or transferred to regional centers or on-site disaster management cells across India as required.