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Asha Under Patashpur Ii Development Block

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Asha Under Patashpur Ii Development Block 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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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 Asha Under Patashpur Ii Development Block?

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

Candidates must visit the official NIF Authority recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid mobile number, email ID, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill the detailed application form, and upload scanned copies of educational certificates, age proof, residential certificate of Patashpur II block, and recent passport-size photographs.

Select the specific Gram Panchayat and village vacancy under Patashpur II Development Block, ensuring all local residency proofs and community-specific documents are accurately mapped to the selected vacancy.

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

Review the completed application form, submit it finally, and print the confirmation page. The NIF Authority will release the admit cards for the screening/interview on the portal post-scrutiny.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Asha Under Patashpur Ii Development Block 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, 90 Minutes	General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Local Language (Bengali) Grammar, and Public Health Awareness.
Stage 2: Community & Domain Specialization Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Maternal and Child Health, Immunization Schedules, Nutrition, Sanitation, and Communication Skills for Community Mobilization.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Local Residency Check	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic transcripts, Madhyamik admit card (age proof), and mandatory local residential certificate issued by competent authority.
Stage 4: Medical Fitness & Final Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Standard medical examination by Block Medical Officer of Health (BMOH) and publication of final merit list based on cumulative scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of ASHA under Patashpur II Development Block, administered by the NIF Authority, is positioned at Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (with transition projections to the 8th CPC). The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 18,000 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 9,540. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z regions (rural/semi-urban Patashpur) is calculated at 9% of basic pay, totaling Rs. 1,620. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,350 plus DA on TA (Rs. 715.50), bringing total TA to Rs. 2,065.50. The Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 31,225. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA = Rs. 2,754) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 28,271.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the NIF Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies of the Government of India and DoPT OM guidelines. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to valid income and asset certificates. Furthermore, in line with gender empowerment directives, women candidates are eligible for complete application fee concessions and relaxed cutoffs to ensure maximum participation in community health roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Asha Under Patashpur Ii Development

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual selection depends on relative merit.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

If the written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair evaluation across different difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for ASHA recruits under Patashpur II Block?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign a service agreement to serve in their designated Gram Panchayat for a minimum period of one year.

What is the duration of the probation or training period for selected candidates?

Selected candidates undergo a mandatory 21-day residential induction training program, followed by a probation-cum-evaluation period of six months before final engagement confirmation.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization stage?

The detailed syllabus is available on the official NIF Authority portal under the 'Recruitment' tab, focusing on rural health schemes, nutrition, and basic healthcare.

Can I be transferred to another development block after selection?

No, since this is a highly localized community-based recruitment, selected candidates must reside in and serve exclusively within the designated village under Patashpur II Development Block.