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Additional Director Ae Recruitment the Post

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional Director Ae Recruitment the Post 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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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

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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
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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 Director Ae Recruitment the Post?

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

Register on the official recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) process, ensuring all basic personal, contact, and demographic details are accurately entered and verified.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, professional experience in testing laboratories, and selecting preferred examination centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, experience certificates, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and save the transaction confirmation receipt.

Submit the completed application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for updates regarding the release of the e-Admit Card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional Director Ae Recruitment the Post 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 Recruitment Test (CBRT)	300 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Ability, Research Methodology, Material Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Analysis, and Engineering principles relevant to testing and quality assurance.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization (Descriptive)	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	ISO/IEC 17025 standards, Laboratory Management, Calibration and Testing methodologies, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and advanced material characterization techniques.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic transcripts, professional experience certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, and comprehensive medical fitness assessment.
Stage 4: Personal Interview	100 Marks	Evaluation of leadership capabilities, administrative acumen, technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and overall suitability for the senior managerial role at NTH.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Additional Director at the National Test House (NTH) is classified under Group 'A' Gazetted and is mapped to Level 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay for this level is Rs. 1,23,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, amounting to Rs. 65,243, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 36,930), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816) is provided, bringing the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 2,36,089. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 18,834) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 2,15,000, ensuring a lucrative and secure financial package for senior administrative and scientific leadership.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, statutory reservations are strictly implemented for this recruitment. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to SC/ST candidates by 5 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates by 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central government welfare mandates, women candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional Director Ae Recruitment

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the interview stage?

The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 50 out of 100 for General/EWS candidates, 45 for OBC candidates, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as per standard UPSC and NTH guidelines.

Is there a normalization formula applied to the CBRT scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Recruitment Test is conducted in multiple shifts, an equipercentile normalization method is applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of the question papers.

Does this post carry a mandatory service bond?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for the post of Additional Director, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent absorption.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Additional Director post?

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of one year, during which their performance, administrative conduct, and technical leadership will be closely evaluated.

Is the syllabus aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 standards?

Yes, since the National Test House is a premier testing and calibration authority, a significant portion of the domain syllabus focuses on ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation standards.

Where are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

Initial postings are generally at the NTH headquarters in Kolkata or any of its regional laboratories located in Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, or Bengaluru.