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Accountant and Block Wash Coordinator

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accountant and Block Wash Coordinator administered by NISER Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NISER Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-12 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 Accountant and Block Wash Coordinator?

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 2026-08-12. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NISER Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official NISER recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering your primary personal details, email address, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using your credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, carefully selecting the specific post and entering your academic qualifications and relevant professional experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, experience certificates, caste certificates, a recent passport-sized photograph, and your signature in the prescribed formats.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download and print the generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the written exam admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accountant and Block Wash Coordinator 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 Written Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Basic Computer Literacy.
Stage 2: Cadre-Specific Domain Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	For Accountant: Double-entry bookkeeping, GFR 2017, Tally ERP, and taxation. For WASH Coordinator: Water sanitation protocols, rural waste management, and public health policies.
Stage 3: Skill and Trade Test	Qualifying / 60 Minutes	Practical computer proficiency test, advanced spreadsheet operations, financial drafting, and data entry speed assessment.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, experience letters, caste certificates, and a comprehensive medical fitness examination by authorized medical officers.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Accountant and Block Wash Coordinator positions at the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) falls under Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, an additional Rs. 18,762 is credited monthly. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities (such as Bhubaneswar/Khurda) is calculated at 20%, amounting to Rs. 7,080. The Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 66,750. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 5,416, and minor deductions for CGHS and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 60,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

NISER strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation provides a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxations are granted as per DoPT OM guidelines: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, all female candidates, as well as SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application registration fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accountant and Block Wash Coordinat

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are set at 40% for General/EWS category candidates and 35% for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates in each individual paper.

Is there a normalization procedure applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the standard multi-shift equipercentile normalization method is utilized to ensure parity across different paper difficulties.

Is there a service bond or agreement required upon joining NISER?

No, there is no mandatory service bond required, but selected candidates must successfully complete the prescribed probation period before permanent absorption.

What is the duration of the probation period for these administrative posts?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, which may be extended at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance.

Are the syllabi for the Accountant and Block Wash Coordinator exams identical?

No, while the Stage 1 Preliminary Screening Test is common to both posts, the Stage 2 Domain Test is highly specialized and tailored to each respective cadre.

Where will the selected candidates be primarily posted?

The primary posting location will be the main NISER campus in Jatni, Khurda, Odisha, though the Block Wash Coordinator may require frequent travel to rural field blocks.