NSFDC Recruitment Dossier

An IT Expert

Official gazetted recruitment notification for An IT Expert administered by NSFDC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NSFDC 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

Related Active Openings under NSFDC

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Addendum Ii Uploaded on Addendum I Uploaded on Detai	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
Addendum with	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
Addendum with Reference to Lgb Estt Interview 01 248 Pt I	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
An Advocate As Senior Advocate	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by NSFDC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Galvanized Steel Channel Sleepers Fittings TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM 2026 B 7559918 Custom Bid for Services 8211 Custom Bid for Services 24 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Supplying 69 Desktop Computers on Buy Back Basis Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid GEM 2025 B 6318864 for Procurement of 30 Battery	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-08-11

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for An IT Expert?

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 NSFDC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NSFDC recruitment portal, select the IT Expert advertisement, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing primary personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, professional IT certifications, and relevant post-qualification work experience in software development or system administration.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, experience letters, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the prescribed file size and format.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online using debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI, ensuring to download and print the transaction receipt and the generated final application form.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, which must be downloaded and printed, containing the allocated exam center, date, and mandatory instructions for the online examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for An IT Expert 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 Written Examination	120 Marks / 120 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Technical Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Cryptography, Cloud Computing and Networking
Stage 3: Document Verification and Technical Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Verification of Original Academic and Experience Credentials, System Architecture Design, Real-time Problem Solving, Communication and Leadership Skills
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying / No Marks	Standard Medical Fitness Assessment, Visual Acuity Test, Verification of Character and Antecedents, Final Cumulative Score Compilation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The IT Expert cadre at NSFDC Authority is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, transitioning towards the proposed 8th CPC framework. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100 per month. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), alongside a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the gross monthly emoluments aggregate to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) totaling Rs. 8,583, and standard income tax and professional tax deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,01,500. This highly competitive compensation package is supplemented by medical benefits, LTC, and performance-related incentives.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

NSFDC strictly implements the reservation policies mandated 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 allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in compliance with welfare guidelines, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application registration fee, ensuring equitable access and representation across all administrative and technical cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — An IT Expert

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff score for the NSFDC IT Expert exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 40% for General/EWS categories and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories in each paper, though actual selection depends on relative merit list rankings.

Is there a normalization procedure applied to the written exam scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT is utilized to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Does the IT Expert position at NSFDC require executing a service bond?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the corporation for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the recruited IT Expert?

The selected candidate will undergo a probation period of one year, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluations and conduct reviews.

Are there specific programming languages emphasized in the domain syllabus?

The syllabus primarily focuses on core concepts of Java, Python, SQL, and C++, with questions designed to test logical application, syntax comprehension, and object-oriented programming principles.

Where will the selected IT Expert be posted initially?

The initial posting is generally at the NSFDC Head Office in New Delhi, but the position carries all-India transfer liability to any regional office or branch as per administrative requirements.