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Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers Civil Assistant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers Civil Assistant 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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Academic Non Academic Vacancies Fddi Hyderabad	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers Civil Assistant?

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

Access the official NIFT recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, and generate a unique candidate login ID and password for future access.

Log in to fill the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, civil engineering experience, and selecting preferred exam cities from the available list of national test centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, civil engineering degree/diploma, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature, complying with specified file sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for verification.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and monitor the registered email and portal regularly for the release of the CBT admit card and schedule.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers Civil Assistant 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: Computer Based Screening (CBT)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness with a focus on current national infrastructure projects.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology, Building Materials, Estimating & Costing, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, and National Building Code (NBC) guidelines.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, caste/category validity, and a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by an authorized government medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on Stage 1 & 2 Weightage (30:70)	Cumulative evaluation of CBT and Domain Specialization scores, applying reservation rosters and tie-breaking rules to publish the final list of selected candidates.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Site Engineer Civil Assistant at NIFT is mapped to Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), the compensation is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% (Rs. 13,470), while Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 87,675. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and standard professional tax/CGHS deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 80,000. This structured pay scale ensures long-term financial security and aligns with central government technical cadre standards.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Site Engineer Civil Assistant at NIFT strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside standard relaxations in the upper age limit: 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). Furthermore, in accordance with central guidelines, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in technical cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Advertisment the Post of Site Engin

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the CBT and Domain papers?

As per NIFT guidelines, the minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for General/EWS candidates, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each paper individually.

Will there be normalization of marks across multiple shifts?

Yes, if the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by the DoPT will be applied to ensure fair evaluation.

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

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed into permanent service.

What is the duration of the probation period for Site Engineers?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and technical output will be closely monitored.

Does the syllabus include questions on green building and sustainability?

Yes, the Domain Specialization paper includes specific topics on sustainable construction practices, green building ratings, and waste management under the National Building Code.

Where will the selected Site Engineers be posted?

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