NORTHTRIPURA Recruitment Dossier

Chief Engineer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief Engineer administered by NORTHTRIPURA Authority (Uttarakhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NORTHTRIPURA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 10 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttarakhand

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	10 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	10 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 Electoral Officer Up	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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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

Active Procurement Tenders by NORTHTRIPURA

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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 Engineer?

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 valid personal details, active email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, detailing academic qualifications, professional engineering experience, and specific cadre preferences for the Chief Engineer post.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, engineering degree, experience certificates, category certificate, and passport-sized photograph, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

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

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief Engineer 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	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	General Studies, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Structural Engineering fundamentals.
Stage 2: Technical Domain Specialization Paper	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Project Management, Contractual Laws, and Environmental Impact Assessment.
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Leadership capabilities, technical problem-solving, administrative acumen, and case studies on public works execution.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic and experience credentials, followed by a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by a designated board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief Engineer post under the North Tripura Authority is positioned at Pay Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to a pre-revised Pay Band-4 (Rs. 37,400 - 67,000) with a Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 1,44,200 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 76,426. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y/Z cities in Tripura is calculated at 18%/9% (approx. Rs. 25,956 for Class Y). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA thereon (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. The gross monthly salary is approximately Rs. 2,57,598. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 22,063, Professional Tax, and Income Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 2,15,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Chief Engineer cadre under the North Tripura Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation allocates 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity in senior administrative engineering roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief Engineer

What is the minimum years of experience required for the Chief Engineer post?

Candidates must possess a minimum of 12 to 15 years of Class-I executive engineering experience in government, PSU, or reputed private infrastructure sectors.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this role?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the North Tripura Authority for a minimum period of 3 years.

What is the probation period for the newly appointed Chief Engineer?

The selected candidate will be placed on a probation period of 2 years, which may be extended based on performance evaluation.

Will there be any normalization of marks for the written examination?

If the written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method will be applied to compile the merit list.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the North Tripura Authority, with occasional field postings across regional project sites in Tripura.

Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?

Yes, Indian citizens from all states are eligible to apply, provided they meet the requisite educational and experience criteria, subject to Tripura state reservation rules.