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Acsir Ph D Programme

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Ph D Programme administered by NIEPA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIEPA 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2018 Session	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2019 Session	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Advertisment Assistant Os Fin on Contract Basis	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	2026-03-23
Advertisment the Posts of Medical Officer in Vcsg Uuhf	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 Installation Integration and Commiss Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expressions of Interest Eoi Ncfe Financial Literacy and Inclusion Survey 2 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expressions of Interest Eoi Print and Digital Media Services for Ncfe Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 19 2016 Dept of Zollogy TENDER for Purchase of Chemicals	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 Programme?

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 NIEPA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIEPA/AcSIR admission portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing primary personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed academic application form, specifying research preferences, past qualifications, and UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR fellowship exam details.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including postgraduate degree certificates, mark sheets, category certificates, and a comprehensive research proposal in PDF format as per specifications.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly check the portal for the release of the written test or interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Ph D Programme 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: Research Proposal Screening & Shortlisting	Qualifying Stage	Evaluation of the submitted research proposal, academic consistency, and UGC-NET/JRF qualification status.
Stage 2: Written Research Aptitude Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Research methodology, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data interpretation, educational planning, policy analysis, and logical reasoning.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Presentation	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Defense of the research proposal, domain knowledge in educational administration, communication skills, and academic alignment with NIEPA's research areas.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Final Enrollment	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original academic transcripts, fellowship award letters, caste/category certificates, and medical fitness clearance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AcSIR PhD Programme at NIEPA offers fellowships aligned with UGC/CSIR JRF guidelines, or for regular research tracks, mapped to Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. For JRFs, the entry stipend is Rs. 37,000 per month, rising to Rs. 42,000 for SRF. However, if executed under the sponsored/regular Research Officer cadre, it aligns with Level 10 (Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100). With 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 reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic+DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs. 1,03,500 per month, ensuring a highly competitive research compensation package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Adhering strictly to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, NIEPA implements vertical and horizontal reservations for the PhD programme. Relaxations in qualifying marks and age limits are provided: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with central mandates, women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusive academic research opportunities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Ph D Programme

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for the NIEPA AcSIR PhD Programme?

Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) and a valid national-level fellowship like UGC-NET JRF, CSIR-UGC NET JRF, or equivalent.

Is there a service bond or commitment period for selected PhD scholars?

There is no service bond, but scholars receiving fellowships must adhere to the minimum residency and progress requirements of the PhD guidelines to continue receiving funding.

How is the written test score normalized for final selection?

If the written exam is conducted in multiple sessions, a percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

What is the probation or coursework period for the PhD programme?

Selected candidates must undergo a mandatory one-year pre-PhD coursework phase, which they must clear with the minimum prescribed CGPA to confirm their registration.

Where will the primary posting or research location be?

The primary research and academic activities will be based at the NIEPA campus in New Delhi, utilizing its specialized library and research facilities.

Are non-fellowship holders eligible to apply for this PhD programme?

Preference is given to candidates with active national fellowships (JRF); however, NIEPA may admit a limited number of non-NET/non-fellowship candidates based on institutional project requirements.