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Al Service

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NITSIKKIM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Addendum Advt 06 2024	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-01-01
Addendum Dt Regarding Post of Sr Trainee Hort	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Addendum Recruitment Notice 01 2022 Estt Nift Kol Dated	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-14
Al Voting Papers	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by NITSIKKIM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Financial Bid Meeting Link Date 19th Oct 2023 Time 11 Am Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Financial Bid Opening Meeting Date at 12 30 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fire Extinguishers TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid Request for Proposal Appointment of Actuarial Valuers 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 Al Service?

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 2026-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NITSIKKIM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIT Sikkim recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and generating unique login credentials for the AI Service application.

Log in to fill the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional AI experience, and selecting preferred examination centers before saving the progress.

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

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated SBI Collect gateway, with exemptions applicable for SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates as per central government norms.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the admit card on the portal prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Al Service 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 Cognitive Ability, Mathematical Foundations for AI, Probability and Statistics, Basic Programming Concepts in Python
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Written Exam	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning Architectures, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, AI Ethics and Governance
Stage 3: Technical Interview and Presentation	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Research Proposal Defense, System Design for AI Pipelines, Problem Solving, Past Project Evaluation
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Income Certificates, Physical Fitness Standards by Authorized Medical Board

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AI Service cadre at NIT Sikkim is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry-level basic pay of INR 56,100. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (INR 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Ravangla at 9% (INR 5,049), and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 1,800 plus DA on TA (INR 954), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately INR 93,636. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 8,583.30), along with professional tax and employee health schemes, total roughly INR 9,500. This yields an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of INR 84,136. This structure aligns with the 8th CPC projections for high-tier technical cadres, ensuring competitive compensation for AI specialists in central autonomous academic bodies.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the AI Service at NIT Sikkim strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and standard quotas for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer). Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, and relaxation in qualifying marks is provided to reserved categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Al Service

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the AI Service exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper, subject to normalization and relative performance.

How is normalization applied across multiple session exams?

If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the multi-shift normalization formula approved by the DoPT is utilized to equate difficulty levels across different question paper sets.

Is there a service agreement or bond required upon joining?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve NIT Sikkim for a minimum period of two years, failing which they must refund three months' salary.

What is the duration of the probation period for this post?

The selected officers will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and technical adaptability will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Is the syllabus aligned with standard GATE or academic curricula?

The syllabus is highly specialized, combining core elements of the GATE Computer Science curriculum with advanced, industry-aligned topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning engineering.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the permanent campus of NIT Sikkim in Ravangla, South Sikkim, with potential field deployments for regional AI initiatives.