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Adjunct Faculty Selected Candidate List

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Adjunct Faculty Selected Candidate List administered by NIF Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIF 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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Official Domain: nif.org.in | 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Adjunct and Guest Faculty	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2024-10-16
Adjunct Faculty Professor of Practice	2 Openings	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	2026-07-15
Asha Under Patashpur Ii Development Block	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
Excavator Cum Loader TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Execution of Work to Mcew Cam to Special Repairs to Valeeswarar Temple at Va Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Exorcism and Mining Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Entrepreneurship Programme 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 Adjunct Faculty Selected Candidate List?

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 NIF Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIF Authority recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal credentials, and generate a unique candidate login ID and password.

Log in to fill out the detailed academic profile, research publication records, and professional experience details, ensuring all entries align with the primary qualifying criteria.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including doctoral degrees, experience certificates, and identity proofs, strictly adhering to the specified PDF and JPEG format and size limits.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and 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 screening shortlist and interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Adjunct Faculty Selected Candidate List 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: Academic Screening & Shortlisting	Shortlist based on API Score	Evaluation of Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores, research publications in indexed journals, patents filed, and cumulative teaching or industrial experience.
Stage 2: Technical Seminar & Presentation	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Presentation on domain specialization, research methodology, future research proposal for NIF, and interactive teaching demonstration before the peer evaluation committee.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Assessment of leadership qualities, communication skills, vision for innovation management, and alignment with NIF's strategic research objectives.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic credentials, NOC from current employer, character antecedents, and fitness certification by an authorized medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Adjunct Faculty at the NIF Authority are positioned equivalent to Academic Level 13A of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 1,31,400. Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% amounts to Rs. 69,642. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% is Rs. 39,420. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. The Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 2,51,478. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) (10% of Basic + DA) equal Rs. 20,104, alongside standard Professional Tax and CGHS deductions. This results in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of approximately Rs. 2,29,500. This highly competitive remuneration ensures the attraction of top-tier academic and research talent to the National Innovation Foundation.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the NIF Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In compliance with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in higher research and academic roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Adjunct Faculty Selected Candidate

What is the minimum API score required for shortlisting?

Candidates must meet the minimum Academic Performance Indicator (API) score as per UGC/AICTE regulations, typically requiring a minimum of 75 points for Level 13A equivalent positions.

Is there a service bond associated with the Adjunct Faculty position?

No, there is no long-term service bond, but selected candidates must sign a standard service agreement outlining intellectual property rights and confidentiality clauses.

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

The position of Adjunct Faculty is typically contractual or tenure-based, with an initial probation or review period of one year, extendable based on performance.

How is the final merit list calculated?

The final merit list is compiled based on a weighted combination of the Technical Seminar presentation (40%) and the Personal Interview performance (60%).

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the NIF Authority headquarters or its regional innovation centers across India, depending on project requirements.

Is there any normalization of marks applied in the selection process?

No normalization is applied as the selection relies on direct evaluation by a selection committee rather than multi-shift competitive written examinations.