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Administrative Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Administrative Officer administered by NIEPVD Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIEPVD 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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Assistant System Manager Written Examination Date	20 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-09-30
Associate Dean Kochi Campus	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest Eoi for Empanelment of Travel Agencies Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Hiring of Hostel Accommodation Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Join Information Kerala Mission 039 S Digi Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Extending Date for the TENDER Vrtclrm 11 2019 Dated	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 Administrative Officer?

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 NIEPVD Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIEPVD recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, valid email address, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, experience letters, caste certificates, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Fill out the detailed online application form, specifying academic qualifications, past administrative experience, and preferred examination center choices before saving the draft.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the final application form, print the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the official admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for 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, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Descriptive Domain Test	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, FRSR and General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Office Procedure and Drafting
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Leadership Skills, Problem-Solving Scenarios, Knowledge of Disability Sector Policies, Communication and Administrative Aptitude
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of Original Academic and Experience Certificates, Caste and Category Validity, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Administrative Officer post at NIEPVD is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an initial Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities like Dehradun at 20% (Rs. 11,220), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA (Rs. 5,508), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,02,561. Mandatory deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) contribute 10% of Basic Pay plus DA (Rs. 8,583), alongside minor deductions for CGHS and Professional Tax. This results in an estimated Net In-Hand Monthly Salary of Rs. 93,000. This highly lucrative compensation package is further augmented by annual increments of 3%, medical reimbursements, and LTC benefits, making it a highly sought-after Group 'A' central government career opportunity.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Administrative Officer at NIEPVD strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age limit 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 reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Administrative Officer

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the written examination?

As per NIEPVD standards, the minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General/EWS candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in each individual paper to be eligible for the next stage.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT is applied to ensure equity among candidates.

Is there a service bond or mandatory execution agreement upon joining?

No, there is no service bond required for the Administrative Officer post, but selected candidates must execute a standard undertaking to serve the institute diligently.

What is the duration of the probation period for this post?

The selected candidate will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be evaluated before confirmation as a permanent employee.

What is the primary focus of the domain-specific syllabus?

The syllabus focuses heavily on Central Government administrative rules, including GFR 2017, CCS Pension Rules, procurement through GeM, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Where will the selected Administrative Officer be posted?

The primary posting is at the NIEPVD Headquarters in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, but the officer is liable to be transferred to any of its regional centers across India.