NORTHTRIPURA Recruitment Dossier

Chief Electoral Officer Up

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Electoral Officer Up administered by NORTHTRIPURA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NORTHTRIPURA 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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Chief Engineer Civil	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-12-19
Chief Engineer	10 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Covid 19 Designation of Nodal Officer Covid War Room Order Dated 19	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Covid 19 Designation of Nodal Officer to Ensure Strengthen the Avai	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-29

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Printing of Work Sheet TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procedure for Bidder Registration Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procedure for TENDER Procurement	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Equipments	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 Electoral Officer Up?

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 NORTHTRIPURA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official North Tripura Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details to generate a unique login ID.

Log in using the OTR credentials to select the Chief Electoral Officer application link, then carefully fill out the detailed academic and professional experience sections as required.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including the matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature, conforming to specified file dimensions.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for records.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, which must be printed for exam entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Electoral Officer Up 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 Examination	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	General Studies, Indian Constitution and Polity, Electoral Laws and Representation of the People Act 1950 and 1951, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Descriptive Test	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Election Management and Administration, Public Administration and Governance, E-Governance and IT Initiatives in Elections, Financial Rules and Budgeting, Conduct of Election Rules 1961
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Leadership and Decision-making Capabilities, Communication Skills, Situational Judgment, Knowledge of Regional Administrative Structure of Tripura, Ethical Governance
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, Non-Graded	Verification of Original Academic and Experience Certificates, Caste and Category Validity, Identity Verification, Standard Medical Fitness Test as per State Civil Service Rules

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Electoral Officer under the North Tripura Authority is positioned at Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to a senior administrative grade. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 1,44,200 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (amounting to Rs. 76,426), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities at 20% (amounting to Rs. 28,840), the compensation is highly competitive. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 2,60,482. After statutory deductions, which include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,063), professional taxes, and standard insurance schemes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,35,000, ensuring a robust and highly attractive financial package for senior administrative officers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusive participation.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Electoral Officer Up

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff score for each stage of the selection process?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are set at 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates in each individual paper to be eligible for the subsequent stages.

Will there be any normalization of marks applied to the written examination results?

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

Is there a service bond or minimum service commitment period for this post?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the North Tripura Authority for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining.

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

The appointed officer will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and administrative capabilities will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Where can I access the detailed, topic-wise syllabus for the domain specialization test?

The exhaustive, topic-wise syllabus is officially published on the North Tripura Authority portal under the recruitment tab, covering electoral reforms, administrative law, and state-specific governance.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre after selection?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the North Tripura Authority, with potential field postings or deputations across designated district electoral offices within the state jurisdiction.