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Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols New Policy

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols New Policy administered by NIOS Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIOS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 65414 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)	65414 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	65414 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

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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

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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 Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols New Policy?

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 to complete 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 using the OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, professional fitness certifications, and relevant policy implementation experience in the designated fields.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, proof of age, category certificates if applicable, a recent passport-sized photograph, and a digital signature in JPEG format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated 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 Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols New Policy 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 Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness of Government Education Policies, English and Hindi Language Proficiency
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Age-Appropriate Fitness Protocols (Fit India Movement), WHO Physical Activity Guidelines, Pedagogical Frameworks for Physical Education, Child Growth and Development Metrics
Stage 3: Presentation and Personal Interview	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Policy Implementation Strategies, Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills, Practical Demonstration of Fitness Assessment Tools, Problem-Solving in Academic Environments
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic and Professional Credentials, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment by Authorized Medical Board

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols New Policy implementation cadre under the NIOS Authority is classified under Group 'A' Academic and Policy division, corresponding to Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, which amounts to Rs. 29,733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), along with Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), alongside standard professional tax and health scheme contributions, result in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 1,03,500, offering a highly competitive compensation package aligned with central government standards.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (OBC). Age relaxation limits are granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with central mandates, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols N

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are set at 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as per standard NIOS recruitment norms.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization formula approved by the NIOS Authority will be applied if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

Is there a service bond required upon joining the NIOS Authority?

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

What is the duration of the probation period for this post?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated.

Does the syllabus align with the Fit India Movement guidelines?

Yes, the core domain syllabus is heavily aligned with the Fit India Movement, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the WHO global action plan on physical activity.

Where will the final posting locations be for selected officers?

Initial postings will be at the NIOS Headquarters in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with liability for transfer to any of the Regional Centres across India.