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Cpio Nodal Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cpio Nodal Officer administered by NUH Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NUH 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Cpio Nodal Officer?

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 NUH Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NUH Authority recruitment portal, click on the registration link, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal, contact, and identity details.

Log in with the generated OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, professional experience in RTI matters, and preferred exam center locations.

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

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the e-admit card on the portal before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cpio Nodal Officer 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 Examination (Paper I)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	Right to Information Act 2005, Public Records Act 1993, Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure, General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Written Examination (Paper II)	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Principles of Natural Justice, Constitutional Law (Article 19 and 21), Case Studies on RTI Disclosures and Exemptions, Drafting of Appeals, Replies, and Speaking Orders
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Document Verification	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills, Knowledge of Landmark Judicial Decisions on RTI, Problem Solving in Public Grievance Redressal, Verification of Original Academic and Experience Certificates
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Standard Medical Fitness Test as per Civil Services Rules, Character and Antecedent Verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The CPIO Nodal Officer at NUH Authority is classified under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the salary structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies 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) is fixed at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508) for Class X/Y cities. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class Y posting amounts to approximately Rs. 1,02,561. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (Rs. 8,583) and Professional Tax/GIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 93,500, which will be further enhanced under the upcoming 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Women candidates, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equal opportunity and broad-based representation in the selection process.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cpio Nodal Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is set at 40% for General/EWS category candidates and 35% for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in each paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, an equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond required for the CPIO Nodal Officer post?

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

What is the duration of the probation period for this cadre?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored before confirmation.

Will the syllabus focus heavily on the RTI Act 2005?

Yes, approximately 50% of the technical questions in both Paper I and Paper II will directly assess your knowledge of the RTI Act 2005, its amendments, and implementation rules.

Where will the primary posting locations be for this role?

The primary posting will be at the headquarters of the NUH Authority, with occasional field visits or postings to regional administrative offices as per operational requirements.