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Advertisment the Post of Director Project Director

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Advertisment the Post of Director Project Director administered by NIE Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-13 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Extended RFP for Selection of Agency to Provide Technical Operational Se	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Extending Date for the TENDER Vrtclrm 11 2019 Dated Request for P	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
External Users Click Here for Bidder Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 20 2016 Central Library TENDER for Double Faced Open Book	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 Advertisment the Post of Director Project Director?

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 2026-08-13. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIE Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in using the OTR credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and research publications relevant to the Director post.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, experience letters, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a recent passport-sized photograph, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using online modes like net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the subsequent release of the official admit card and interview schedule.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Advertisment the Post of Director Project Director 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: Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Epidemiological Study Designs, Public Health Administration, National Health Programs and Policies
Stage 2: Technical Presentation and Domain Interview	100 Marks / 60 Minutes	Institutional Governance and Strategic Planning, Financial Management in Public Sector, Project Lifecycle and Grant Management, Leadership and Conflict Resolution
Stage 3: Document Verification and Background Check	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Validation of Experience and NOC from Current Employer, Authentication of Research Publications and Patents, Caste and Category Certificate Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit	Qualifying / No Marks	Standard Medical Fitness Assessment by Medical Board, Visual and Auditory Acuity Tests, General Physical and Laboratory Investigations, Compilation of Final Merit List based on Stage 1 and Stage 2

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Director / Project Director at the NIE Authority is classified under Pay Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 1,44,200. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (amounting to Rs. 76,426), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% (amounting to Rs. 43,260), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA (totaling Rs. 11,016). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 2,74,902. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,063) and standard professional taxes or CGHS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,50,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Director / Project Director at the NIE Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Advertisment the Post of Director P

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are set at 50% for General/EWS categories and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories, though actual shortlisting depends on the vacancy ratio.

Is there a normalization process applied to the screening test scores?

If the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be utilized to ensure equity across different paper difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond associated with the Director post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the NIE Authority for a minimum period of three years, or pay a liquidated damages sum as specified in the offer letter.

What is the probation period for the Project Director position?

The selected candidate will be placed on a standard probation period of one year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain-specific exam?

The comprehensive, topic-wise syllabus is officially hosted and downloadable from the recruitment section of the NIE Authority website under the active vacancy notification.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

The primary posting is at the NIE Authority headquarters, but the officer may be posted or transferred to any of its regional project centers across India based on administrative requirements.