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Addendum to Clri Advt 05 2022 Recruitment to the 15 Posts of Scientist G

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Addendum to Clri Advt 05 2022 Recruitment to the 15 Posts of Scientist G administered by NPTI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NPTI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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. 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Addendum to Clri Advt 05 2022 Recruitment to the 15 Posts of Scientist G?

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.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with OTR credentials to scan and upload essential documents, including educational certificates, proof of date of birth, and comprehensive research publication records in the prescribed PDF format.

Fill out the detailed online application form, specifying academic milestones, professional experience, patents, and sponsored research projects, ensuring all entered data matches the uploaded supporting documents.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, while ensuring to download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation sheet for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for notifications regarding the release of the interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Addendum to Clri Advt 05 2022 Recruitment to the 15 Posts of Scientist G 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: Preliminary Screening of Applications	Shortlisting / No Written Exam	Evaluation of minimum educational qualifications, cumulative impact factor of publications, patents filed, and total years of relevant R&D experience.
Stage 2: Technical Presentation and Seminar	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Presentation on past research achievements, future research vision, leadership capabilities, alignment with national scientific missions, and technology transfer strategies.
Stage 3: Personal Interview by Selection Committee	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Assessment of domain expertise, strategic planning, administrative capability, research project management, and suitability for high-level institutional leadership roles.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, caste/category certificates, and assessment of physical fitness by a designated medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the post of Scientist G under NPTI/CLRI is positioned at Pay Matrix Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which corresponds to a highly prestigious senior administrative and scientific grade. The Entry Basic Pay is established at Rs. 1,44,200 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (amounting to Rs. 76,426), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 43,260), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 2,74,902. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,063) and standard professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,48,000, ensuring a highly lucrative and secure compensation package for selected senior scientific personnel.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment strictly implements statutory reservations. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, in line with central government welfare directives, women candidates are fully exempted from the payment of application fees to promote gender diversity in senior scientific cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Addendum to Clri Advt 05 2022 Recru

What is the crucial date for determining the eligibility criteria and age limit?

The crucial date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications, and experience is the last date of submission of the online application as specified in the addendum.

Is there any written examination conducted for the Scientist G post?

No, there is no written examination. Selection is based on preliminary shortlisting followed by a technical presentation and a personal interview before the high-level selection committee.

What is the probation period for a newly recruited Scientist G?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of one year, which may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance.

Is there a service bond required to be executed upon joining?

No service bond is required, but selected candidates must execute an agreement to serve the organization and are subject to standard central government service conditions.

Where will the selected Scientist G candidates be posted?

The primary posting will be at the NPTI/CLRI headquarters or any of its regional centers across India, depending on organizational requirements and project allocations.

How is the shortlisting of candidates done for the interview stage?

Shortlisting is done by a duly constituted screening committee based on academic merit, relevance of research experience, publications in high-impact journals, and patents.