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The Post of the Institute Post Doc

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of the Institute Post Doc administered by ODISHA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ODISHA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-25 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
List of the Shortlisted Candidates Against Advt N	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-05-30
Investigation of Thermo Hydraulic Performance of Art	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2023-11-23
Shortlisted Candidates Jrf in Dept of Cse Advt	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2023-11-23
Project Assistant I the Project Studies	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2024-12-31

Active Procurement Tenders by ODISHA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Call for Quotations Furniture for Classrooms in Academic Block at Nlsiu Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Call for Quotations Roofing Work at Library Nlsiu Re RFP	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Call for Quotations Supply and Installation of Furniture at Nlsiu Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Career Guidanceandplacement Unit 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 The Post of the Institute Post Doc?

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 2026-08-25. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ODISHA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Odisha recruitment portal, select the Institute Post Doc notification, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, academic, and contact details to generate login credentials.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying your research specialization, doctoral thesis title, and academic achievements in the mandatory fields.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including PhD degree certificate, consolidated transcripts, research proposal (maximum 1000 words), list of publications, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format.

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

After successful verification of the submitted application, download the interview call letter or admit card from the portal, which contains the scheduled date, time, and venue for the selection process.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of the Institute Post Doc 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: Research Proposal Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying, Duration: N/A	Evaluation of the submitted research proposal, Academic pedigree and doctoral thesis quality, Cumulative impact factor of peer-reviewed publications, Strength of letters of recommendation
Stage 2: Technical Presentation and Seminar	100 Marks, Duration: 45 Minutes	Defense of doctoral research work, Proposed post-doctoral research methodology, Feasibility and resource optimization, Expected scientific outcomes and industrial relevance
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Domain Defense	100 Marks, Duration: 30 Minutes	Domain-specific advanced knowledge, Teaching aptitude and mentorship capabilities, Alignment with the institute's thrust areas, Interdisciplinary research adaptability
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying, Duration: N/A	Verification of original academic degrees and transcripts, Validation of publication records and patents, Caste and reservation certificate authentication, Standard medical fitness examination by authorized board

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Institute Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) under the Odisha Authority is aligned with Academic Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay for this cadre starts at Rs. 57,700. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (amounting to Rs. 30,581), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities like Bhubaneswar at 20% (Rs. 11,540), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,05,329. After mandatory deductions for the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,828) and Professional Tax (Rs. 200), the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is Rs. 96,301. This highly competitive remuneration package is designed to attract and retain top-tier research talent within the state.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official DoPT OM guidelines and Odisha Government reservation rules, age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates. A vertical reservation of 10% is strictly implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates across all categories are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in higher research. Relaxations in minimum qualifying marks in the qualifying PhD degree (5% relaxation) are also extended to SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of the Institute Post Doc

What is the upper age limit for the Institute Post Doc position?

The upper age limit is 35 years for general category candidates, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates as per government norms.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this post?

No service bond is required, but selected candidates must commit to a minimum of one year of research, extendable up to three years based on annual performance reviews.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the selected Post Doc?

The initial appointment is for one year, which serves as the probation period. Extension for subsequent years is subject to satisfactory progress and recommendation by the Progress Committee.

Are candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis but not yet defended eligible?

Yes, candidates who have submitted their thesis are eligible to apply, but they will be designated as Senior Research Fellows until they successfully defend their thesis.

Where will the primary posting location be for this recruitment?

The primary posting will be at the designated campus of the Odisha Authority or collaborating state research laboratories located in Bhubaneswar or Cuttack.

Is there any normalization of marks applied during the screening stage?

No normalization is applied, as shortlisting is based on a cumulative API score calculated from publication impact factors, academic records, and research proposal quality.