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Amendment the Post of Site Engineer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Amendment the Post of Site Engineer administered by NPTEL Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NPTEL Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-29 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	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	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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Amendment in Recruitment Rules	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-07-29

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Amendment the Post of Site Engineer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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 2026-07-29. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NPTEL Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional engineering experience, and selecting preferred examination centers across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, engineering degree, category certificate (if applicable), passport-size photograph, and signature, adhering strictly to specified file formats and sizes.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the e-Admit Card on the portal prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Amendment the Post of Site 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: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Cognitive Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language Proficiency, and General Awareness of National Infrastructure Projects.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	120 Marks, 180 Minutes	Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology, Construction Planning and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Estimation and Costing, and National Building Code guidelines.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, caste/category validity, and standard medical fitness examination conducted by an authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Score	Compilation of final merit list based on normalized scores of Stage 2, subject to qualifying Stage 3, for final regional posting allocation.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Site Engineer post under the NPTEL Authority is aligned with Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), the salary is further augmented by House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on city classification: Class X (30% / Rs. 13,470), Class Y (20% / Rs. 8,980), or Class Z (10% / Rs. 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) is allocated at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508) for Class X/Y cities. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city amounts to approximately Rs. 87,675. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA = Rs. 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 79,500, offering a highly competitive compensation package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Site Engineer 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 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, full application fee exemption is provided to SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Amendment the Post of Site Engineer

What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Site Engineer post?

Candidates must possess a full-time Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of 60% marks.

Is there any service bond or minimum service agreement for this position?

Yes, selected candidates are required to execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the organization for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the newly recruited Site Engineers?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be evaluated before confirmation into permanent service.

How is the normalization of marks calculated if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

The NPTEL Authority utilizes the standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method approved by the Ministry of Education to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Where will the primary posting locations be for the selected Site Engineers?

The primary postings will be at NPTEL partner IITs, regional centers, or project sites across India, with the possibility of transfer based on administrative requirements.

Is there any negative marking in the Computer Based Screening Test?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks (one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question) will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 exams.