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Al Box

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Al Box administered by NITMANIPUR Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NITMANIPUR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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 Al Box?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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 NITMANIPUR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official NIT Manipur recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, technical certifications in AI/ML, and relevant professional experience as required for the AI Box post.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, category certificates (if applicable), and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the transaction receipt as proof of successful payment.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card and scheduled examination dates.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Al Box 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 Test (CBT)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, General Awareness, Basic Computer Science
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Deep Learning Architectures, Python and R Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing
Stage 3: Practical Skill and Lab Demonstration	Qualifying, 60 Minutes	Model Deployment on Edge Devices, AI Box Hardware Configuration, Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning, API Integration, Linux Command Line Operations
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Not Applicable (Verification Stage)	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Caste/EWS Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Serving Employees, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AI Box (Technical/Scientific Officer) position at NIT Manipur is aligned with Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry-level basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Imphal (classified as a Class Z city) calculated at 9% (Rs. 5,049), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 96,390. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and standard professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 86,890. This structure will be further updated upon the implementation of the 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the AI Box cadre at NIT Manipur strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation allocates 15% of posts to Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% to Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27% to Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10% to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxation guidelines permit a concession of 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additionally, women candidates are exempted from application fees in accordance with central welfare directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Al Box

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 2 Domain Specialization Test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is set at 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) candidates, though final selection depends on the merit list ranking.

Will normalization be applied to the CBT scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test (CBT) is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by the DoPT will be utilized to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the AI Box position?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed into permanent service.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited AI Box officers?

In accordance with NIT Statutes and Central Government norms, the selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, extendable by one more year based on performance.

Does the syllabus include questions on hardware acceleration and GPU computing?

Yes, the Stage 2 Domain Specialization Test includes specific topics on GPU computing, CUDA programming, and deploying AI models on specialized hardware like AI Boxes.

Where will the primary posting location be for this role?

The primary posting will be at the main campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur in Imphal, with standard transfer liabilities as per institute regulations.