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Administrative Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Administrative Officer administered by NILD Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NILD 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

Related Active Openings under NILD

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Administrative Officer Dated	1 Openings	₹56,100 per month (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Administrative Officer Will Be	1 Openings	Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)	2026-07-20
Asstt Manager Vig	1 Openings	Level-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900)	2022-07-25
Asstt Manager Vigilance	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-08-23

Active Procurement Tenders by NILD

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Expression of Interest Eoi for Leasing of Production Blocks at the Factory Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Printing and Supply of Student Personal File Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Expression of Interest Eoi for Selection of Participating Exhibitors at Nat Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ethiopian Communications 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 Administrative Officer?

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 NILD Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NILD 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 with credentials, fill out the detailed application form with academic qualifications, professional experience in administration, and select preferred examination centers.

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

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, ensuring to download the transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the final application form, print the confirmation page, and regularly check the portal for the release of the admit card prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Administrative Officer 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 Examination (Objective Type)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Descriptive Paper (Domain Knowledge)	100 Marks / 180 Minutes	Central Secretariat Office Procedure, CCS (Conduct) Rules and CCS (CCA) Rules, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), General Financial Rules (GFR 2017) and Budgeting
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Leadership and Administrative Qualities, Communication and Decision-Making Skills, Problem-Solving Scenarios in Public Administration, Knowledge of NILD Mandate and Disability Sector
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Verification of Experience and NOC from Current Employer, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment by Authorized Board

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Administrative Officer post at the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD) is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted position, positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 30% for Class X cities like Kolkata (amounting to Rs. 16,830), the salary is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 8,583, Professional Tax, and CGHS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,03,679, offering an excellent financial package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, NILD implements vertical reservations of 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for EWS. Age relaxation is granted as per central government norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD are exempted from paying application fees under specific DoPT OMs. All reservation claims must be supported by valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed formats during document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Administrative Officer

What is the criteria for determining the minimum qualifying cutoff marks?

The cutoff is determined based on the vacancy ratio, difficulty level of the exam, and overall candidate performance, adhering to the minimum qualifying marks of 40% for General/EWS and 35% for reserved categories.

Is there a normalization process applied to the examination scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equi-percentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the Administrative Officer post?

No service bond is required, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period and are governed by the Central Civil Services rules regarding resignation and discharge.

What is the duration and condition of the probation period for this role?

The selected Administrative Officer will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and administrative aptitude will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Does the syllabus focus more on general aptitude or specialized administrative rules?

The syllabus is balanced, with Stage 1 testing general aptitude and Stage 2 focusing heavily on specialized central government administrative rules, GFR, and office procedures.

Where will the selected Administrative Officer be posted initially?

The primary posting is at the NILD Headquarters in Kolkata, but the officer is liable to be transferred to any of its regional centers or composite regional centers across India.