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Assistant Administrative Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Administrative Officer administered by NIEPMD Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIEPMD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-01 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Administrative Officer?

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 2026-08-01. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIEPMD Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official NIEPMD recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing primary personal details, active email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to fill out the detailed online application form, entering comprehensive academic qualifications, administrative work experience, and selecting preferred examination centers as per the official notification.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree certificates, category certificates, a recent passport-sized photograph, and signature in the prescribed JPEG or PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download and print the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Administrative Officer 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 Examination (Objective Type)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with special reference to the Disability Sector, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Descriptive Domain Test	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	CCS (Conduct) Rules and CCS (CCA) Rules, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Office Procedure, Note-taking, and Drafting
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, 1 Day	Verification of original academic and experience credentials, Caste and Category certificate validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) verification for serving employees, Standard medical fitness assessment by a medical board
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Cumulative Weightage, N/A	Compilation of written and descriptive test scores, Application of reservation roster and tie-breaking rules, Final recommendation by the NIEPMD selection committee

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) post at NIEPMD is classified under Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 23,797), the salary is highly competitive. For Class X cities, House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 30% yields Rs. 13,470. Transport Allowance (TA) is calculated at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA, totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 87,675. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) comprise 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870), alongside standard CGHS and CGEGIS deductions of about Rs. 1,000. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited AAO in a Class X city is approximately Rs. 79,805, which will be further enhanced upon the implementation of the 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

NIEPMD strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservations are provided with upper age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation, along with horizontal reservation benefits. A 10% quota is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per standard income and asset criteria. Furthermore, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Administrative Officer

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the NIEPMD AAO exam?

The minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General/EWS candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in each paper, though actual cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios and overall candidate performance.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT is utilized to ensure parity.

Is there a service bond that selected candidates must sign?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for the Assistant Administrative Officer post, but selected candidates must serve the mandatory probation period.

What is the duration of the probation period for a newly appointed AAO?

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance and conduct are assessed before confirmation.

Does the syllabus include questions on disability-related legislation?

Yes, the General Awareness section includes questions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, and various government schemes for empowerment.

Where will the selected Assistant Administrative Officers be posted?

The primary posting is at the NIEPMD Headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, but officers are liable to be posted at any of its regional centers across India.