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Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board administered by NIPERAHM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIPERAHM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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. 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 NIPERAHM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Accountant Direct Recruitment	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Accountant Grade	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Accountant Under Nandigram Health District	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Agricultural Sciences	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22

Active Procurement Tenders by NIPERAHM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Feb 04 2016 Dept of Zoology TENDER for Purchase of Equipment Doz Cas	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 05 2016 Dept of Physics TENDER Phy Dst Pt 2016 01 Dt 05 02 2	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 09 2018 Dept of Botanay TENDER for Procurement of Computational Ser	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
First Statutes for NIT S 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 Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIPERAHM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIPERAHM recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address, active mobile number, and basic personal identification details.

Log in with generated OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, professional experience, and preferred examination center locations across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, caste certificates if applicable, and a recent passport-sized photograph alongside a digital signature in specified formats.

Remit the prescribed application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be printed for exam entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board 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	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Research Methodology, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Sciences Basics
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Written Exam	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Agro-Chemicals, Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, Pharmacognosy, Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs and Intellectual Property Rights
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Validity, Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity and General Health Assessment
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Defense of Research Proposal, Domain Knowledge Assessment, Communication Skills, Leadership and Problem-Solving Aptitude, Adaptability to Research Environments

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruited officers under the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board for NIPERAHM Authority are placed in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the compensation structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification, yielding Rs. 16,830 for Class X (30%), Rs. 11,220 for Class Y (20%), and Rs. 5,610 for Class Z (10%). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA (totaling Rs. 11,016) for higher TPTA cities. This results in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 1,13,679 for Class X locations. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and CGHS/GIS subscriptions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,04,000, offering excellent financial stability.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the NIPERAHM Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is enforced with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as per rules: 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). Furthermore, in compliance with central mandates, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Agricultural Scientists Recruitment

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Computer Based Screening Test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 50% for General/EWS candidates, 45% for OBC candidates, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, subject to normalization across multiple sessions.

Is there a normalization procedure applied to the exam scores?

Yes, a multi-session normalization method based on percentile scores is utilized to account for any variations in the difficulty levels of different question paper sets.

Does this post require a mandatory service bond upon joining?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the organization for a minimum period of two years from the date of appointment.

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

The selected officers will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and research output will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Where can I access the detailed, topic-wise syllabus for the domain specialization exam?

The detailed syllabus is available in Annexure-III of the official recruitment notification hosted on the NIPERAHM portal, covering advanced agro-pharmaceutical sciences and research methodology.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected candidates?

Initial postings are at the NIPERAHM headquarters or its regional research stations across India, with transfer liabilities governed by the organization's rotational transfer policy.