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Aayog National Institution Transforming India Appointment to the Post O 1

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Aayog National Institution Transforming India Appointment to the Post O 1 administered by NITI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NITI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-12 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	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	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
Aayog National Institution Transforming India Appointment to the Post O	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-03-12
Aayog National Institution Transforming India Appointment to the Variou	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-01-25
Aayog National Institution Transforming India Junior Consultant in Scer	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-05-30
Aayog National Institution Transforming India Letters of Appointment Ha	1 Openings	₹9,300 - ₹34,800 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Aayog National Institution for Transforming India Laquo Kind Attention Bidd Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Aayog National Institution for Transforming India Laquo Kind Attention Dept Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Aayog National Institution for Transforming India Laquo Kind Attention Tias Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Aayog National Institution for Transforming India Regarding Publishing Wind 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 Aayog National Institution Transforming India Appointment to the Post O 1?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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 2026-03-12. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NITI Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NITI Aayog recruitment portal, select the active notification for Officer Grade I, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal and contact details.

Log in using the generated OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, professional policy experience, and preferred examination center locations.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, post-graduate degree transcripts, experience certificates, and passport-sized photograph, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated transaction receipt.

After successful verification of submitted applications, download the e-Admit Card from the portal, which contains the allocated exam center, date, time, and mandatory candidate instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Aayog National Institution Transforming India Appointment to the Post O 1 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: Written Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Awareness, and Current Affairs with a focus on Indian Economy and Public Policy.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Descriptive Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Public Policy Formulation, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Infrastructure Planning, NITI Aayog's Strategy Documents, and Socio-Economic Analysis.
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Presentation	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Evaluation of leadership qualities, communication skills, domain expertise, and a brief presentation on a pre-assigned policy case study.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic and experience certificates, caste/category validity, and comprehensive medical fitness assessment by a designated government medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Officer Grade I at NITI Aayog is classified under Group 'A' Gazetted, mapped to Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is Rs. 67,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 35,881), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 20,310), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,34,707. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) (10% of Basic + DA, i.e., Rs. 10,358) and Professional Tax/CGEGIS (approx. Rs. 350) total around Rs. 10,708. This yields an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 1,23,999. Under the upcoming 8th CPC, these figures are projected to scale up significantly, maintaining competitive compensation for elite policy-making cadres.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, statutory reservations are strictly implemented. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to SC/ST candidates (5 years), OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates (3 years), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (10 years). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, in line with central government welfare directives, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Aayog National Institution Transfor

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on merit-based percentiles.

Is there a normalization process applied to the screening test scores?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method is utilized to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

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

No, there is no financial 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 Officer Grade I?

The selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and policy aptitude will be continuously evaluated.

Where can I access the detailed micro-syllabus for the domain specialization paper?

The detailed micro-syllabus is published alongside the official notification on the NITI Aayog website under the 'Work with NITI' recruitment section.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

The primary posting is at the NITI Aayog Headquarters in New Delhi, though officers may be deputed to various central ministries or state planning boards.