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Official gazetted recruitment notification for After administered by NIOS Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIOS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-22 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 NIOS

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Accepted Applicants of Lda Cum Computer Assistants Recruitment Examination	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-04-09
Accepted in Pm Shri Shala Primary School Tarapur Udice Code	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Accepted List of Assistant Audit Officer Ldce	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
After the Objection Updation of Marks Live Link Supervisor S	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22

Active Procurement Tenders by NIOS

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Fabrication of Girders TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabrication of Refuge Ladder Plates Etc TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabry Perot Interferometer Financial Bid Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Finalization of Rate Contract for Supply of Superior Kerosene 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 After?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-07-22. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIOS Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIOS recruitment portal, click on the registration link, and complete the One Time Registration by providing basic personal, contact, and identity details.

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

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificate if applicable, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed formats.

Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, save the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for After 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)	180 Marks, 180 Minutes	General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Mathematical Aptitude, Test of English/Hindi Language, Office Procedures
Stage 2: Descriptive Paper / Skill Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Drafting and Precis Writing, Essay Writing on Educational Administration, Computer Proficiency Test, Data Entry Skills
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Certificates Validation, Physical Fitness Standards Assessment by Medical Board
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on CBT and Skill Test Scores	Weightage Calculation of Stage 1 and Stage 2, Tie-breaking Rules Application, Final Allocation of Selected Candidates

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The "After" post under NIOS Authority is classified under Group B Gazetted, mapped to Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is set at Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 23,797. House Rent Allowance is calculated based on city classification: Class X (27% or Rs. 12,123), Class Y (18% or Rs. 8,082), and Class Z (9% or Rs. 4,041). Transport Allowance is Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508) for higher TPTA cities. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary ranges from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 86,328 depending on the posting location. Deductions under the National Pension System (10% of Basic + DA) and Professional Tax amount to approximately Rs. 7,000, yielding an estimated in-hand net monthly salary of Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 79,328.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The NIOS recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories: 5 years for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — After

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the NIOS After exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks in the CBT are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, subject to change based on overall performance.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, NIOS utilizes the standard equipercentile normalization method to adjust difficulty levels across different shifts and ensure a fair evaluation process.

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

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed in the permanent cadre.

What is the duration of the probation period for the NIOS After post?

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be monitored before confirmation.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the domain-specific section?

The detailed syllabus is available in the official NIOS recruitment notification PDF, covering educational administration, open schooling systems, and financial rules.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after recruitment?

Selected candidates can be posted at the NIOS Headquarters in Noida, or any of its Regional Centres and Sub-Centres located across various states in India.