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Advertisment the Post of Site Engg Architect

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Advertisment the Post of Site Engg Architect administered by NIFT Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIFT 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Academic Assistant Human Resource Management	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Academic Non Academic Vacancies Fddi Chennai	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Academic Non Academic Vacancies Fddi Hyderabad	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers Civil Assistant	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
Fan Blade Forging GEM TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fddi Hyd 226895 Cafeteria RFP 2025 26 012026	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 20 2018 Central Libraray TENDER for Integrated Project	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 21 2015 Dept of Aihcanda Re TENDER for Split Ac Closing	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 Advertisment the Post of Site Engg Architect?

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 NIFT Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications in Architecture or Civil Engineering, along with professional Council of Architecture registrations.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including degree certificates, experience proofs, caste certificates, signature, and passport-sized photograph in the prescribed JPEG or PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI, and download the system-generated payment confirmation receipt.

Submit the final application form, download the printed copy for future reference, and await the release of the online admit card prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Advertisment the Post of Site Engg Architect 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 Test (Paper-I - General Ability Test)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Communication Ability, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language Comprehension
Stage 2: Written Test (Paper-II - Technical Domain Specialization)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Architectural Design and Planning, Building Construction and Materials, Structural Systems and Analysis, Estimation, Costing, and Valuation, National Building Code (NBC) and Municipal Bylaws
Stage 3: Document Verification and Portfolio Evaluation	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Council of Architecture Registration Certificate, Professional Work Experience Certificates, Evaluation of Past Site Execution Portfolios
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Based on Cumulative Written Scores	Physical Fitness Standards as per CCS Rules, Character and Antecedents Verification, Final Campus Allocation based on Merit-cum-Preference

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Site Engineer/Architect at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is positioned at Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% of the basic pay, the DA amounts to Rs. 23,797. For Class X cities, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 30%, which equals Rs. 13,470. The Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (amounting to Rs. 5,508 in total). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 6,870, and other minor deductions like CGHS and CGEGIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 80,175.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

NIFT strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated 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-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in accordance with DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res). Furthermore, full application fee concessions are provided to SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Advertisment the Post of Site Engg

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are determined category-wise, generally set at 40% for Unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates, 35% for OBC-NCL, and 30% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity among candidates.

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

No, there is no service bond required for the Site Engineer/Architect post, but candidates must successfully complete the mandatory probation period.

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

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, which may be extended at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance.

Does the technical syllabus include modern software tools like CAD and BIM?

Yes, Paper-II includes questions testing the candidate's knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and modern project management software.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates can be posted at any of the 18 NIFT campuses across India, depending on administrative requirements, project workloads, and vacancy distributions.