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Academy Young Scientist Award

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIMHR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-11 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-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	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-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11
Academic Vacancies Fddi Rohtak	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11
Afsarul Pathan	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11
After Claim Objection Proceeding and Candidate List of Executive	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Fabrication Drawings TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabrication Steel Components TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabrication Steel Structure TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Final Coat of Aluminium Painting 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 Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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 2026-08-11. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIMHR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official NIMHR recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in to upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents, including academic transcripts, the research proposal for the Young Scientist Award, age proof, and category certificates in the prescribed format.

Complete the detailed application form by entering specific academic achievements, publications, past research experience, and selecting preferred examination centers or presentation slots before saving the progress.

Proceed to the secure online payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form and download the generated confirmation page. The authority will release the admit cards or presentation call letters on the portal two weeks before the evaluation.

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: Preliminary Screening & Research Proposal Evaluation	Shortlisting based on API score and proposal quality (No exam, 100 points scale)	Novelty of Research Proposal, Academic Record & Publications, Relevance to Mental Health Rehabilitation, Feasibility and Methodology
Stage 2: Technical Presentation & Domain Defense	100 Marks, 45 Minutes Presentation & Viva-Voce	Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis in Behavioral Sciences, Subject Domain Expertise (Psychiatry/Clinical Psychology/Rehabilitation), Translational Value of Proposed Work
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Peer Review Panel	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Leadership Potential in Science, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Ethical Considerations in Human Research, Communication and Scientific Dissemination
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Degrees and Certificates, Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificate Validation, NOC from Current Employer, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Academy Young Scientist Award under the NIMHR Authority is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the compensation is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: Class X (30% or Rs. 16,830), Class Y (20% or Rs. 11,220), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA, totaling Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city amounts to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA, amounting to Rs. 8,583) and CGHS/GIS subscriptions, the net in-hand monthly salary is estimated to be around Rs. 1,04,000, offering a robust financial start for young researchers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the NIMHR Authority strictly implements statutory reservation guidelines. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, in line with central government directives to promote gender diversity, all women candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Academy Young Scientist Award

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the selection stages?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are set at 50% for General/EWS categories and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories in both the technical presentation and the personal interview stages.

Is there a normalization process applied to the screening scores?

Since the screening is based on standardized API scores and a single-session expert panel evaluation, no multi-shift statistical normalization is required for this selection process.

Is there a mandatory service bond associated with the Academy Young Scientist Award?

Yes, selected awardees must execute a service agreement bond to serve NIMHR or complete their designated research project for a minimum period of 2 years, failing which they must refund the fellowship/salary received.

What is the duration of the probation period for the selected scientists?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of 1 year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluation and research output.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain-specific evaluation?

The evaluation focuses on research methodology, advanced clinical psychology, rehabilitation sciences, and psychiatric social work. The detailed guidelines are available under the 'Recruitment' tab on the official NIMHR website.

Where will the selected Young Scientists be posted?

The primary posting will be at the NIMHR Headquarters in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, with opportunities for collaborative research visits to premier national and international medical and rehabilitation institutes.