NOKLAK Recruitment Dossier

Chief Administrative Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Administrative Officer administered by NOKLAK Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NOKLAK 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

Related Active Openings under NOKLAK

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Chief Accounts Officer Fa	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-03
Chief Commissioner Persons with Disabilities	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Completion of Recruitment Process of Advertisements 07 2023 08 2023 an	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Constable	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NOKLAK

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Price Bid Opening Meeting Link at 3 30 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Price Bid Opening Meeting Link Date at 11 30 Am Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Price Bid Opening Meeting Link Date at 04 00 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Cylinder Gp 1402 Title Cylinder for Cat 460 Hp	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 Chief Administrative Officer?

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 NOKLAK Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Noklak Authority recruitment portal, initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email and mobile number, and generate unique login credentials for the system.

Log in to complete the detailed profile, entering academic qualifications, administrative work experience, and personal details, ensuring all entries align perfectly with matriculation certificates.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including the graduation degree, experience certificates, category certificates, a recent passport-sized photograph, and signature, adhering to specified format and size limits.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Administrative Officer 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 Examination (Paper I & II)	400 Marks, 4 Hours (2 Hours per Paper)	General English & Comprehension, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning
Stage 2: Domain Specialization & Administrative Aptitude	200 Marks, 3 Hours	Office Management & CCS Rules, Financial Administration & Budgeting, Public Policy & Governance, Disaster Management & Local Administration
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Viva-Voce	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Leadership Skills, Communication & Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, Knowledge of Nagaland State Administration
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic & Experience Certificates, Caste & Category Validity, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) under the Noklak Authority is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted post, aligned to Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is set at INR 67,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (INR 35,881), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Noklak at 9% (INR 6,093), and Transport Allowance (TA) at INR 3,200 plus DA on TA (INR 1,696), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately INR 1,14,570. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 10,358) and Professional Tax/GIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately INR 1,03,000. This structure is subject to future revisions under the upcoming 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Noklak Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official Office Memorandums (OMs) and Nagaland State reservation guidelines. Vertical reservation allocates a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additionally, in compliance with welfare directives, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application registration fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Administrative Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

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

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

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

Is there a service bond required upon selection?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the Noklak Authority for a minimum period of three years or pay a liquidated damages fee.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Chief Administrative Officer?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes foundational and institutional training.

Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?

Yes, Indian citizens are eligible, but preference and specific state-level reservation benefits are governed by the Nagaland State Government rules.

Where will the primary posting of the selected officer be?

The primary posting will be at the Noklak District Headquarters, with liability for transfer to any administrative unit under the Noklak Authority.