NORTH24PARGANAS Recruitment Dossier

Chief Data Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Data Officer administered by NORTH24PARGANAS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NORTH24PARGANAS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹3T6 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2023-03-31 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	₹3T6 (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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Price Bid Meeting Link Date 28 Dec 2023 Time 02 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 4 00 Pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Price Bid Opening on 20 6 2024 for Arresting Seepages Roof Work Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Day Old Duckling Under Sopd G 23 24	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 Data Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹3T6 (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 2023-03-31. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NORTH24PARGANAS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain north24parganas.dcourts.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official North 24 Parganas recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and generating unique login credentials.

Log in to fill in detailed academic and professional credentials, then upload scanned copies of educational certificates, experience letters, passport photo, and signature in specified formats.

Select the Chief Data Officer post, fill in the specific experience details in data governance, review the auto-populated form carefully, and submit to generate the application preview.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, and download the system-generated payment receipt along with the finalized application form.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded and printed with clear instructions for the venue, date, and time of examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Data 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 Screening Test (MCQ)	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Data Analytics and Statistics, Database Management Systems (DBMS), General Aptitude and Reasoning, Information Technology Acts and Cyber Security
Stage 2: Domain Specialization & Case Study	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Data Governance and Ethics, Big Data Architecture and Cloud Computing, Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling, Public Policy Data Systems and Open Data Initiatives
Stage 3: Technical Presentation & Interview	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Enterprise Data Strategy Presentation, Interdepartmental Data Sharing Frameworks, Leadership and Change Management, Communication and Stakeholder Management
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Validation of Professional Experience Certificates, Caste and Category Certificate Verification, Comprehensive Physical Fitness Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) position under the NORTH24PARGANAS Authority is classified under Level 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to an Entry Basic Pay of INR 1,23,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) updated to 53% (amounting to INR 65,243) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at Class Y rates (20% of Basic Pay, amounting to INR 24,620), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 2,23,979. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (INR 18,834) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 1,95,000, making it a highly lucrative administrative-technical cadre.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines, age relaxations are granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates. A vertical reservation of 10% is strictly allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Women candidates, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee. All reservation claims must be supported by valid, competent authority-issued certificates dated prior to the application closing date to ensure compliance with national and state-level public employment standards.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Data Officer

How are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks determined?

Cutoffs are calculated based on vacancy ratios, exam difficulty, and candidate performance, with a minimum of 40% for General and 35% for reserved categories.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the exam is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for the Chief Data Officer role?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond of three years or pay a penalty of three lakh rupees in lieu of the bond period.

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

The appointed Chief Data Officer will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, subject to performance evaluation and clearance of departmental tests.

Where can I access the detailed, topic-wise syllabus?

The comprehensive syllabus is available on the official North 24 Parganas recruitment portal under the active notifications tab for the Chief Data Officer post.

Where will the selected Chief Data Officer be posted?

The primary posting will be at the District Headquarters in Barasat, North 24 Parganas, with potential field visits and coordination across municipal offices.