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Addendum to the Post of Assistant

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NPTEL 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 Addendum to the Post of Assistant?

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 NPTEL Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NPTEL recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, work experience, and preferred examination center choices across the designated regions.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, matriculation certificate for age proof, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the prescribed 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 generated fee receipt for future reference.

Download the admit card from the portal approximately two weeks prior to the examination date, ensuring all printed details are correct and bringing it to the exam center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Addendum to the Post of Assistant 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)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and Comprehension, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Computer Proficiency and Skill Test	Qualifying Nature, 45 Minutes	Word Processing and MS Office Suite, Data Spreadsheets and Excel Formulas, English Typing Test (minimum 35 words per minute)
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)	Not Applicable, Verification Only	Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Caste and Category Validity Certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for serving employees, Identity and Address Proofs
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Final Selection	General Physical Fitness Assessment, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Test, Preparation of Final Merit List based on Stage 1 CBT scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Assistant under the NPTEL Authority is aligned with Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 10,620), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the gross monthly salary amounts to approximately Rs. 70,290. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416), along with Professional Tax and Employee Health Scheme contributions, total roughly Rs. 6,290. This results in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 64,000. This structure is subject to future revisions under the upcoming 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Assistant under the NPTEL Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age limit 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). Additionally, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Addendum to the Post of Assistant

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 CBT?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual merit cutoffs are usually higher.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by DoPT will be applied to account for any variations in the difficulty levels of different question papers.

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

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed in the permanent cadre.

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

Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and attendance will be closely monitored and evaluated.

Does the syllabus include questions specific to NPTEL or online education?

Yes, the General Awareness section includes questions on the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), SWAYAM, and digital education initiatives in India.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected Assistants will primarily be posted at the NPTEL headquarters or partner IIT campuses, with all-India service liability as per organizational requirements.