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Amendment in Recruitment Rules

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Amendment in Recruitment Rules 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

Related Active Openings under NPTEL

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Addendum to Notification Hiring of Yps the Post of Y	1 Openings	Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400)	2026-09-30
Addendum to the Cuj Advt Dated 31st January 20	1 Openings	Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700)	2026-09-30
Addendum to the Post of Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Amendment the Post of Site Engineer	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-07-29

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
G O Procurement Rules Tenders	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
G5 Wirebonder Nc 001330 Phy 17 18 NIT 06 2018 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Gail India Limited Gandhar Invites You to Participate in the Following Ten Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Supply Installation and Support of Google Tender	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 Amendment in Recruitment Rules?

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?

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 and initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, a valid email address, and a mobile number to generate unique credentials.

Log in with the OTR credentials to complete the detailed profile, filling in educational qualifications, professional experience, and selecting preferred regional examination centers across India.

Scan and upload essential documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, category certificate, and educational transcripts, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, and download the system-generated payment receipt for future reference.

After successful verification, download the e-Admit Card from the portal, which is released two weeks before the exam, containing the venue, date, and shift details.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Amendment in Recruitment Rules 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 Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, and General Awareness of Higher Education Systems.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Government Rules (FRSR, GFR 2017, CCS Conduct Rules), Academic Administration, NPTEL/SWAYAM operational guidelines, and digital education policies.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, caste certificates, experience letters, and a comprehensive medical fitness examination by an authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Merit List and Personal Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Evaluation of leadership capabilities, communication skills, administrative acumen, and domain knowledge through a structured personal interview.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the amended recruitment rules of the NPTEL Authority, the recruited administrative and technical cadre is aligned with Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), the compensation package is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is categorized by city classification: Class X (30% / Rs. 16,830), Class Y (20% / Rs. 11,220), and Class Z (10% / Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X posting reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,04,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income certificate validation. Furthermore, in line with progressive central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to encourage gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Amendment in Recruitment Rules

What are the minimum qualifying marks for each stage?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each individual paper to be eligible for the next stage.

How is the multi-shift exam score normalized?

Multi-shift exam scores are normalized using the standard equipercentile method adopted by central testing agencies to ensure parity across varying difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service agreement or bond for selected candidates?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the NPTEL Authority for a minimum mandatory period of two years.

What is the duration of the probation period?

Newly recruited officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to administrative rules will be evaluated.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain paper?

The detailed, topic-wise syllabus is appended to the official Amendment in Recruitment Rules notification available for download on the NPTEL Authority's official recruitment portal.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will primarily be posted at the NPTEL headquarters or partner IIT/IISc campuses across India, subject to administrative requirements and institutional vacancies.