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Covid 19 Appointment of Chief Nodal Officer Covid Management to Coordin

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Covid 19 Appointment of Chief Nodal Officer Covid Management to Coordin administered by NORTHGOA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NORTHGOA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 Covid 19 Appointment of Chief Nodal Officer Covid Management to Coordin?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 NORTHGOA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Goa Online Portal or the North Goa District Administration recruitment page to complete the One-Time Registration by providing valid personal and contact details.

Log in using the generated credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, specifying educational qualifications, administrative experience, and emergency management credentials.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents, including postgraduate degrees, experience certificates, identity proof, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed file formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee, if applicable, through the integrated secure online payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI options.

Submit the completed application form, download the generated confirmation receipt for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Covid 19 Appointment of Chief Nodal Officer Covid Management to Coordin 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: Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying / No Exam Duration	Academic merit in public health or disaster management, Relevance of administrative experience, Scrutiny of essential qualifications, Initial document verification
Stage 2: Written Domain Examination	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Disaster Management Act 2005, Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, Public health administration and emergency response, Goa Civil Service Rules and local administrative protocols
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Crisis communication and leadership skills, Decision-making under high-pressure scenarios, Case studies on pandemic mitigation strategies, Inter-departmental coordination methodologies
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Board	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic and experience credentials, Caste and category certificate validation, Standard medical fitness assessment by a government medical board, Character and antecedent verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Nodal Officer (Covid Management) under the North Goa District Administration is positioned at Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of INR 67,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, the DA component contributes INR 35,881. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities (such as Panaji/North Goa) at 20% adds INR 13,540. Transport Allowance (TA) is calculated at INR 3,600 plus 53% DA, totaling INR 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 1,22,629. Standard statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 10,358) and Professional Tax (INR 200), result in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of INR 1,12,071. This competitive package reflects the high-level administrative responsibilities and crisis management expectations associated with this critical nodal cadre.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Government of Goa. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories, offering 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), contingent on valid income and asset certificates. Women candidates and PwBD are exempted from application fees to promote gender diversity and inclusive representation in senior administrative roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Covid 19 Appointment of Chief Nodal

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the written examination and interview?

The minimum qualifying marks are set at 50% for General and EWS category candidates, and 45% for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and OBC categories.

Will there be a normalization of marks if the exam is held in multiple sessions?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be implemented to ensure fairness.

Is there a service bond or minimum tenure required for this appointment?

Selected candidates must sign a service agreement to serve for a minimum period of one year, or for the active duration of the Covid management project.

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

The position carries an initial probation or contractual evaluation period of one year, which may be extended based on performance and administrative requirements.

Where can candidates access the detailed sub-topic syllabus for the domain exam?

The detailed sub-topic syllabus is published officially on the North Goa District Administration portal under the active recruitment notifications tab.

Where will the selected Chief Nodal Officer be primarily posted?

The primary posting will be at the Collectorate of North Goa in Panaji, with mandatory field visits and coordination duties across the entire North Goa district.