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Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers 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 Engg Architect	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?

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, select the Site Engineer advertisement, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, civil engineering experience, and preferred exam center locations across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering, experience certificates, category certificate (if applicable), signature, and passport-sized photograph in specified formats.

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

Submit the final application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Advertisment the Post of Site Engineers 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 Test (CBT) - General Aptitude	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Technical Domain Examination	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Materials, Estimating and Costing, NIFT Campus Infrastructure Maintenance Guidelines
Stage 3: Document Verification & Experience Scrutiny	Qualifying	Verification of original academic degrees, Professional experience certificates in site supervision, Caste/category certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employers
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying	Physical fitness assessment as per NIFT medical standards, Publication of the final merit list based on cumulative CBT scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Site Engineer 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 is established at INR 44,900 per month. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53% (INR 23,797), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (INR 13,470), and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 3,600 plus DA on TA (totaling INR 5,508), the gross monthly emoluments amount to approximately INR 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (INR 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Site Engineer is approximately INR 80,000, subject to the city of posting (Class X, Y, or Z).

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Site Engineer at NIFT strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with central mandates, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application registration fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Advertisment the Post of Site Engin

What is the minimum educational qualification and experience required for the NIFT Site Engineer post?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university with at least 3 years of relevant field experience in construction or building maintenance.

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

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a probation period of two years before being considered for permanent absorption.

How is the final merit list calculated if there are multiple shifts for the CBT?

If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, NIFT will apply the standard multi-shift normalization formula based on percentile scores to ensure equity among candidates.

What is the probation period for a newly recruited Site Engineer at NIFT?

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

Where can the selected Site Engineers be posted across India?

Selected candidates can be posted at any of the 18 NIFT campuses located across India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Gandhinagar.

Will there be any negative marking in the Computer Based Test?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both the General Aptitude and Technical Domain sections of the CBT.