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Advt Srf Bt

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Advt Srf Bt administered by NITJ Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NITJ Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900) Cutoff Date: 2024-07-26 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-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900)	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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Advt Srf Bt?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900) 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 2024-07-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NITJ Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official NIT Jalandhar recruitment portal to initiate One-Time Registration by providing a valid email address, mobile number, and basic personal identification details to generate login credentials.

Log in to complete the detailed profile, entering academic qualifications from matriculation onwards, professional research experience, and publications in indexed journals, ensuring all entries align with original certificates.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including passport-sized photograph, signature, category certificate, and consolidated biotechnology degree transcripts in the prescribed PDF and JPEG formats under specified size limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee using Net Banking, Credit Card, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card and screening test schedule notifications.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Advt Srf Bt 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 Aptitude, Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Basic Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology fundamentals.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioprocess Engineering, Immunology, Bioinformatics, and Microbial Biotechnology.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, category validity, and standard physical fitness clearance by a medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Presentation	Weighted Cumulative Score	Evaluation of cumulative performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, academic record weightage, and research publication impact factors.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in Biotechnology at NIT Jalandhar is aligned with the equivalent of Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for analytical parity, or offered as a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA as per DST guidelines. For a regularized equivalent at Level 6, the Entry Basic Pay is Rs. 35,400. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y city (Jalandhar) at 20% (Rs. 7,080), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 66,750. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 60,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the SRF Biotechnology cadre at NIT Jalandhar strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated 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 central norms: 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). Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusive participation.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Advt Srf Bt

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for General/EWS categories and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories in the screening test to be eligible for the next stage.

Is there a normalization process applied to the test scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or agreement for the SRF position?

Selected candidates must sign a standard project-specific service agreement committing to the duration of the research project or a minimum of one year.

What is the probation period for this recruitment?

For project-linked SRF positions, there is no formal probation, but performance is subjected to a rigorous review every six months for continuation.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the specialization paper?

The detailed syllabus is available on the NIT Jalandhar recruitment portal under the 'Advt Srf Bt' syllabus link, aligned with GATE Biotechnology standards.

What will be the primary posting location for the selected candidates?

The primary and sole posting location will be the Department of Biotechnology at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology campus in Jalandhar, Punjab.