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Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2019 Session

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2019 Session 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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Acsir Ph D Programme	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2018 Session	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 Clri Ph D Advt January 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 2026-09-30. 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

Candidates must access the official NIEPA/AcSIR admission portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying research preferences, academic qualifications, and past research experience or qualifying exam scores.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including passport-sized photograph, signature, caste/category certificates, and academic transcripts in the prescribed PDF/JPEG formats and sizes.

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

After successful verification of the application, download the admit card or interview call letter from the portal, which contains the designated exam center, date, and reporting time.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 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: Online Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Research Methodology, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Basic Statistics
Stage 2: Domain Specific Written Test	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Educational Planning, Policy Analysis, Leather Technology, Chemical Sciences, Environmental Economics, Development Studies
Stage 3: Research Proposal Presentation & Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Research Proposal Defense, Subject Matter Expertise, Communication Skills, Analytical Capability, Academic Alignment
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Caste Certificates, NOC from Employer, Physical Fitness Standards

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The PhD Fellowship and Research Officer cadre under the NIEPA and AcSIR-CLRI joint program is aligned with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10 (or equivalent JRF/SRF fellowship with enhanced contingency). For Level 10, the entry basic pay is Rs. 56,100. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 11,016 total), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic + DA (Rs. 8,583) and Professional Tax/CGHS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,03,500. This ensures a highly competitive research compensation package aligned with premier Central Government autonomous institutions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements the statutory reservation policy of the Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided with a 10% quota 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 relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable. Additionally, full application fee concessions are granted to women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2019 S

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on the merit list ratio.

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

Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a multi-session normalization method based on percentile scores is utilized to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for selected candidates?

Selected PhD candidates must execute a service and academic commitment bond to complete the program, failing which they must refund the fellowship received.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the fellowship?

Candidates undergo an initial probation and evaluation period of one year, after which their progress is reviewed by a committee for conversion to Senior Research Fellowship.

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

The detailed syllabus is available on the official NIEPA and AcSIR portals under the 'Admissions January 2019' tab, categorized by specific research disciplines.

What are the primary posting and research locations for this session?

Selected candidates will be posted at NIEPA, New Delhi, or CSIR-CLRI, Chennai, depending on their chosen academic stream and supervisor allocation.