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Academy Young Scientist Award

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Academy Young Scientist Award administered by NIFTEM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIFTEM 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 Vacancies Fddi Noida	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	2026-09-30
Academic Vacancies Fddi Rohtak	1 Openings	Level-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900)	2026-09-30
Ais Extension of Timelines Recording of Par the Year 2022 23 in R	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
Employee Information Database and Appraisal Management System Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Energy and Environment Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Engagement with Mstc for Auctioning of Old Scrapped Unusable Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Empanelment of Expert Resources Professionals Individual Consulta 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 Academy Young Scientist Award?

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 NIFTEM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIFTEM recruitment portal, click on the active registration link for the Academy Young Scientist Award, and complete the One-Time Registration using a valid email and mobile number.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, research publications, patents, and professional experience in food technology or allied sciences.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, doctoral degree, research papers, category certificates, and a passport-sized photograph conforming to the specified dimensions and file sizes.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the admit card and interview call letter.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Academy Young Scientist Award 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: Screening of Applications and Research Proposal	Shortlisting based on API score and Proposal Evaluation	Academic Record, Research Publications in SCI Journals, Patents Filed or Granted, Innovation Proposal in Food Science and Technology, Sponsored Projects Handled
Stage 2: Technical Presentation	100 Marks / 30 Minutes Presentation	Defense of Research Proposal, Methodology and Feasibility, Industrial Applications of Food Technology, Novel Food Processing Techniques, Contribution to National Food Security
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Domain Knowledge in Food Engineering, Post-Harvest Management, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Leadership and Vision for NIFTEM, Interdisciplinary Research Aptitude
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, No Objection Certificate from Current Employer, Caste and Category Certificates, Physical Fitness Certificate by Authorized Medical Board

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Academy Young Scientist Award position at NIFTEM is aligned with Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, offering an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100. At the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is categorized by city class: Class X receives 30% (Rs. 16,830), Class Y receives 20% (Rs. 11,220), and Class Z receives 10% (Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016 for Class X/Y cities. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) deductions of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and other minor statutory deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 1,04,179, making it a highly prestigious and financially rewarding scientific career.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the NIFTEM Academy Young Scientist Award strictly adheres to the statutory 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 vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In compliance with central norms, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application processing fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Academy Young Scientist Award

What is the cut-off criteria for shortlisting candidates for the presentation stage?

Shortlisting is based on a cumulative score calculated from academic performance, impact factor of published SCI journals, patents, and the relevance of the submitted research proposal to NIFTEM's core mandate.

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

No normalization is applied as the selection does not involve a multi-shift written examination; instead, it relies on standardized API scoring and direct evaluation by an expert selection committee.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this award/position?

Yes, selected candidates must sign a service agreement bond to serve NIFTEM for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining, failing which they must refund the fellowship/salary received.

What is the probation period for the Academy Young Scientist Awardee?

The position carries a probation period of one year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations and research output reviews.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the technical presentation and interview?

The syllabus focuses on advanced food chemistry, food microbiology, novel food processing technologies, food packaging, transport phenomena in food engineering, and current global food safety regulations.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected Young Scientists?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the main NIFTEM campus in Kundli (Sonepat, Haryana) or the regional campus in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), depending on institutional requirements.