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Additional Deputy Commissioner

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional Deputy Commissioner administered by NTH Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NTH 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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Official Domain: nth.gov.in | 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 NTH

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional Deputy Commissioner Cum District Citizen Resources Information of	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Additional Director Ae Recruitment the Post	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Aneboinwad	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Anesthesia Technicians	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NTH

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
GEM Bid for Annual Maintenance Service Air Conditioner Annual Maintenance Se Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Cafeteria Service Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Cmc of 600ma Siemens X Ray Machine Model Klinoskop H Heliospos D Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid GEM 2026 B 7630406 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 Additional Deputy Commissioner?

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 NTH Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official NTH recruitment portal, select the OTR (One-Time Registration) link, and enter basic personal, educational, and contact details to generate a unique registration ID and password.

Log in using the OTR credentials, fill out the detailed application form for Additional Deputy Commissioner, and select preferred exam centers from the available choices across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, caste/category certificates, and passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to the specified dimensions and file sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, with exemptions applied automatically for women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional Deputy Commissioner 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: Written Screening Test (Paper I)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Studies, Current Affairs, Indian Polity and Constitution, Administrative Law, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning
Stage 2: Domain Specialization & Technical Paper (Paper II)	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Public Administration, Financial Management & Budgeting, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Procurement, Central Civil Services (CCS) Conduct Rules, Office Procedure Manual
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Personality Test	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Leadership Qualities, Decision Making under Stress, Communication Skills, Situational Judgment, Knowledge of NTH Authority Mandate
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste/Category Validity Check, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Current Employer, Standard Medical Fitness Standards for Group A Officers

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Additional Deputy Commissioner under the NTH Authority is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted post, positioned at Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is Rs. 78,800. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 41,764), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 23,640), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,55,420. For Class Y and Z cities, the HRA adjusts to 20% and 10% respectively. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) (10% of Basic + DA = Rs. 12,056) and Professional Tax/CGEGIS total around Rs. 12,500. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly appointed officer in a Class X city is approximately Rs. 1,42,920, subject to standard income tax slabs.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, the recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). 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). Furthermore, cumulative age relaxation is applicable for ex-servicemen as per central rules. In line with DoPT mandate, women candidates across all categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional Deputy Commissioner

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual cutoffs vary based on vacancy ratios.

Will there be any normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity among candidates.

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

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

What is the duration of the probation period for the Additional Deputy Commissioner?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes specialized institutional and field training.

Where can I access the detailed, topic-wise syllabus for the domain paper?

The comprehensive syllabus is available in Annexure-II of the official recruitment notification on the NTH Authority portal.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre after selection?

Initial postings are generally at the NTH headquarters or regional directorates in major metro cities, with all-India transfer liability.