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Addl Charge Arrangment to the Post of Inspector General of Prisons Pudu

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Addl Charge Arrangment to the Post of Inspector General of Prisons Pudu administered by NIRDNERC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIRDNERC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-13 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

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Addl Charge Arrangment to the Post of Inspector General of Prisons Pudu?

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 2026-08-13. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIRDNERC Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIRDNERC recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, contact, and identity details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the choice of additional charge or deputation post, and enter comprehensive academic and professional experience details.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including the matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience certificates, NOC from the parent department, and recent passport-size photographs.

Pay the non-refundable application fee, if applicable, through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring a transaction receipt is generated.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Addl Charge Arrangment to the Post of Inspector General of Prisons Pudu 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: Screening of Applications & Bio-Data Evaluation	Shortlisting / No Exam Duration	Evaluation of APARs/ACRs of the last 5 years, Relevance of administrative and policing experience, Vigilance clearance and integrity certificate verification, Compliance with minimum service and educational benchmarks
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Written Assessment	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	The Prisons Act 1894 and Prisoners Act 1900, Puducherry Prison Rules and Correctional Administration, Human Rights Guidelines and NHRC directives on custodial reforms, Financial Management, GFR 2017, and Budgetary Control
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Viva-Voce	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Leadership and crisis management capabilities, Strategic planning for prison security and modernization, Inter-departmental coordination and communication skills, Problem-solving scenarios related to prison administration
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Board	Qualifying / Half Day	Verification of original academic and service credentials, Validation of No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parent cadre, Physical fitness and medical standards assessment, Final biometric and identity cross-matching

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Inspector General of Prisons under this arrangement is classified under Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 1,44,200. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 76,426), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities like Puducherry at 20% (Rs. 28,840), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816, totaling Rs. 11,016), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 2,60,482. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,063), along with Professional Tax and Group Insurance Scheme (GIS) deductions of around Rs. 2,500, bring the total deductions to Rs. 24,563. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for the selected officer is approximately Rs. 2,35,919, subject to standard annual increments and future 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, statutory reservations are strictly implemented. Age relaxations of 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC) are applicable. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation, cumulative with their category. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Full application fee concessions are granted to women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, ensuring equitable access and representation in compliance with Central Government recruitment mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Addl Charge Arrangment to the Post

What is the nature of the Additional Charge arrangement for this post?

It is a temporary administrative assignment given to an eligible senior officer, carrying additional duty allowance as per the prevailing Central Government rules.

What is the probation period associated with this recruitment?

Since this is an additional charge or deputation arrangement, there is no standard probation period, but the tenure is subject to periodic performance reviews.

Is there any normalization of marks applied to the written exam?

No, normalization is not applicable as the exam is conducted in a single session for a highly specialized and limited pool of eligible candidates.

What are the primary posting locations for this role?

The selected officer will be posted at the Headquarters of the Prison Department in Puducherry.

Is there a service bond required for this recruitment?

No service bond is required, but the officer must serve the stipulated tenure unless recalled by their parent department or cadre controlling authority.

What is the syllabus for the domain knowledge assessment?

The syllabus focuses on the Prisons Act, Code of Criminal Procedure, human rights guidelines, and general administrative and financial rules of the Government.