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Advertisment Various Posts on Contract Basis

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Advertisment Various Posts on Contract Basis administered by NIEPA Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIEPA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 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	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	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 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
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

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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 Advertisment Various Posts on Contract Basis?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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 2026-08-14. 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 recruitment portal, select the active contract advertisement, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, research experience, and selecting the preferred contractual post from the active list.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, experience letters, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature, ensuring all files meet the specified size limits.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the admit card or interview call letter.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Advertisment Various Posts on Contract Basis 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	General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge and Skill Assessment	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Educational Planning and Administration, Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Statistics, Office Procedures, Drafting and Note-making
Stage 3: Document Verification and Personal Interaction	Qualifying / 50 Marks for Interview	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Validation of Research Experience Certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Current Employer, Communication and Domain Suitability Evaluation
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Fitness	Based on Cumulative Performance	Preparation of Post-wise Merit List, Application of Reservation Roster, Medical Fitness Certificate Submission, Character and Antecedents Verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

For the various contractual posts advertised by NIEPA, the remuneration is structured as a consolidated monthly pay equivalent to specific 7th CPC Pay Matrix Levels (ranging from Level 2 for multi-tasking staff to Level 11 for senior consultants). For a representative Level 7 equivalent post (e.g., Project Research Associate), the consolidated pay is formulated based on the entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. When mapped to regular equivalents, the Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% contributes Rs. 23,797, while House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (Delhi) at 30% adds Rs. 13,470. Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (Rs. 5,508). This brings the estimated gross monthly remuneration to approximately Rs. 87,675. Since these are contract positions, standard NPS deductions do not apply; however, a 12% EPF contribution or TDS under Section 194J may be deducted, resulting in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 78,000 to Rs. 82,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, NIEPA strictly implements the statutory reservation policy for these contractual recruitments. 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 allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central guidelines, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Advertisment Various Posts on Contr

What is the duration of the contract for these advertised posts at NIEPA?

The positions are initially offered for a period of one year. However, the contract may be extended further based on the candidate's performance, project requirements, and availability of funds.

Is there any normalization of marks applied for the written screening test?

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

Are contractual employees at NIEPA eligible for regular benefits like HRA and DA?

Contractual employees receive a consolidated monthly remuneration. While the remuneration is calculated taking equivalent pay levels into account, they are not eligible for separate allowances, pension, or gratuity.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for these contract posts?

No service bond is required. However, selected candidates must provide a minimum of one month's notice or pay one month's consolidated salary in lieu of notice before resigning.

What is the probation or observation period for the selected contractual candidates?

There is no formal probation period since these are contract roles. However, the first three to six months serve as an active evaluation period of performance and conduct.

Where will the selected candidates be posted, and is transfer possible?

All selected candidates will be posted at the NIEPA campus in New Delhi. Since NIEPA is a single-campus national institute, there is no provision for outstation transfers.