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Assistant Director

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Director administered by NIEPMD Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIEPMD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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	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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Export Opportunities Study for Oil Seeds Pulses Cotton Gemstones and Coff Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi Regarding Outsourcing Work for Special Type Pa Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest for Empanelment of National Level Tender	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 Assistant Director?

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 2026-09-30. 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

Candidates must visit the official NIEPMD recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of academic qualifications, professional experience in rehabilitation, and administrative credentials.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, experience certificates, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed JPEG/PDF format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, keeping the transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and regularly check the portal for the release of the admit card prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant 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	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Disability Rehabilitation Administration, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, Central Civil Services (CCS) Conduct and Leave Rules, Financial Management and GFR 2017
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification	100 Marks, No fixed duration	Leadership and Communication Skills, Domain Expertise in Disability Empowerment, Institutional Management Strategies, Verification of Original Academic and Experience Credentials
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Compilation of Cumulative Written and Interview Scores, Mandatory Medical Fitness Assessment by Designated Medical Board

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Director position at NIEPMD is a Group 'A' Gazetted post mapped to Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Chennai (Class X city) at 30% (Rs. 16,830), the financial package is highly competitive. Adding Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) contributions, and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,04,000. This structure will be further updated upon the implementation of the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Assistant Director post strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. 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 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. In compliance with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from application fee payments to promote gender diversity in administrative leadership roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Director

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

As per NIEPMD norms, the minimum qualifying cutoff is 45% for General/EWS candidates and 40% for reserved category candidates (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD) in each paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the institute for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Assistant Director?

The newly appointed Assistant Director will be on probation for a period of two years, which may be extended based on performance evaluation.

Where is the primary posting location for this recruitment?

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

What is the specific syllabus focus for the disability rehabilitation section?

The syllabus focuses heavily on the RPwD Act 2016, National Trust Act 1999, government welfare schemes for empowerment, and institutional management of multi-disability centers.