NIFTEM Recruitment Dossier

T Advertisment the Post of Young Professional Ii Yp Ii

Official gazetted recruitment notification for T Advertisment the Post of Young Professional Ii Yp Ii administered by NIFTEM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIFTEM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) 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	Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500)	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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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
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for T Advertisment the Post of Young Professional Ii Yp Ii?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) 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, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to fill out the detailed online application form, entering academic qualifications, professional experience in food technology or relevant domains, and preferred examination center locations.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, category certificates, and a recent passport-size photograph with signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for T Advertisment the Post of Young Professional Ii Yp Ii 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, 120 Minutes	General Cognitive Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language Proficiency, and General Awareness of the Food Processing Sector.
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Assessment	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Post-Harvest Technologies, Food Packaging, Quality Assurance, and Food Safety Regulations (FSSAI guidelines).
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Document Verification	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Evaluation of technical competence, research experience, communication skills, and verification of original academic and caste/category certificates.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Medical Fitness	Based on Cumulative Score	Preparation of final merit list based on written test and interview scores, followed by a mandatory medical fitness examination.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Young Professional II (YP-II) position at NIFTEM carries a consolidated monthly emolument of Rs. 42,000/- as per MoFPI/ICAR guidelines. However, if mapped to the equivalent 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6 (Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400), the financial structure comprises a Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 18,762. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (30%) is Rs. 10,620, while Class Y (20%) and Class Z (10%) receive Rs. 7,080 and Rs. 3,540 respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA. This brings the equivalent Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 70,290 in Class X cities. After statutory deductions like NPS (10% of Basic + DA) and Professional Tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs. 62,000. For contractual YP-II, the consolidated Rs. 42,000 is paid without further allowances or NPS deductions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

NIFTEM strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines regarding reservations. Age 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) subject to income and asset certificate verification. In compliance with central norms, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — T Advertisment the Post of Young Pr

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the NIFTEM YP-II exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates in both the written screening and domain-specific papers.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a multi-session normalization method based on percentile scores will be used to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or mandatory probation period for YP-II?

There is no service bond, but the position is initially on a contract for one year, extendable up to two years based on performance, with no probation.

What is the syllabus focus for the food technology domain?

The syllabus focuses on food chemistry, unit operations in food engineering, food preservation, dairy technology, grain processing, and FSSAI regulatory standards.

Where will the selected Young Professionals be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at the NIFTEM campus in Kundli (Haryana) or Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), depending on project requirements and vacancy distribution.

Are contractual YP-II candidates eligible for regular pension schemes?

No, since the YP-II position is purely contractual, candidates are not eligible for NPS, regular pension, or other permanent central government employee benefits.