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Addendum to the Post of Instructor Radio

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Addendum to the Post of Instructor Radio administered by NPCC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NPCC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-06 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 Addendum to the Post of Instructor Radio?

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 2026-07-06. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NPCC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NPCC recruitment portal, click on the Addendum link for Instructor Radio, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal, email, and mobile details.

Log in with the generated OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring educational qualifications, technical certifications, and work experience are accurately recorded.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, radio/telecommunication engineering diplomas, passport-size photographs, and signatures, strictly adhering to the specified file dimensions and sizes.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download and print the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the computer-based test admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Addendum to the Post of Instructor Radio 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: Computer Based Test (CBT) - General Aptitude	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Basic English Language Proficiency
Stage 2: Technical Domain Specialization	120 Marks, 120 Minutes	Radio Communication Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Electromagnetic Theory, Antenna and Wave Propagation, Radar and Satellite Communication
Stage 3: Document Verification and Practical Skill Test	Qualifying, 60 Minutes	Verification of Original Academic and Experience Certificates, Hands-on Radio Transmitter-Receiver Tuning, Signal Troubleshooting and Measurement Exercises
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying	Comprehensive Medical Fitness Evaluation, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Tests, Physical Endurance and Hearing Standards Verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Instructor Radio under the NPCC Authority is classified under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 18,762), the salary structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% or Rs. 10,620), Class Y (20% or Rs. 7,080), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 3,540). Transport Allowance (TA) is granted at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508 for higher TPTA cities. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 70,290. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 64,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Instructor Radio strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Addendum to the Post of Instructor

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the CBT stage?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks in the CBT are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on merit.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization formula approved by the DoPT will be applied to determine final merit.

Is there a service bond required upon selection?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 1,00,000 to serve the NPCC Authority for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for Instructor Radio?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations.

What is the standard of the syllabus for the technical domain paper?

The technical domain syllabus is aligned with the standard Diploma/Degree curriculum in Electronics and Communication/Telecommunication Engineering approved by the AICTE.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The post carries an All-India Service Liability (AISL). Selected candidates can be posted at any NPCC project site, regional office, or headquarters across India.