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Walk in Interview the Post of a Junior Research

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Walk in Interview the Post of a Junior Research administered by ODISHA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ODISHA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 13-03-2023 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Official Domain: odisha.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

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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 Walk in Interview the Post of a Junior Research?

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 13-03-2023. 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 Authority recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering personal, contact, and educational details, and generate a secure login credential.

Scan and upload high-resolution copies of essential documents, including postgraduate certificates, NET/GATE scorecards, identity proof, and a recent passport-sized photograph according to the prescribed dimensions.

Fill the comprehensive online application form, link your OTR profile, select the preferred research domain, and double-check all entered information before locking the application.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee (exempted for reserved categories) via net banking or UPI, and save the generated transaction receipt.

Download and print the generated walk-in interview registration slip or admit card from the portal, which specifies the scheduled date, time, and venue for the evaluation.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Walk in Interview the Post of a Junior Research 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: Academic Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying (Based on Academic Merit & NET/GATE)	Postgraduate academic consistency, Valid NET/GATE/SLET scorecard validity, Prior research publications in indexed journals, Relevant laboratory or field experience
Stage 2: Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Analytical and Quantitative Aptitude, Basic Computer Applications and Data Interpretation, Core Subject Domain Fundamentals
Stage 3: Walk-in Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Master's thesis defense and methodology, Domain-specific technical knowledge, Communication skills and research aptitude, Proposed research problem-solving approach
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying	Verification of original academic credentials, Caste and category certificate validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from previous employers, Standard medical fitness examination

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Research post under the Odisha Authority is aligned with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6 (or equivalent DST fellowship scale). For Level 6, the Entry Basic Pay is Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 18,762, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities (like Bhubaneswar) at 18% (Rs. 6,372), the Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (Rs. 5,508). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 66,042. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and Professional Tax (Rs. 200), the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 60,426. This competitive remuneration ensures high-quality talent acquisition for state-sponsored scientific research and development projects.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official DoPT OM and Odisha State Government guidelines, statutory reservations are strictly implemented for this recruitment. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to SC/ST candidates (5 years), OBC/SEBC candidates (3 years), and PwBD candidates (10 years). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates across all categories are eligible for application fee concessions and age relaxations as per state mandates. All reservation claims must be supported by valid, competent-authority-issued certificates during the document verification stage.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Walk in Interview the Post of a Jun

What are the minimum qualifying criteria for the Junior Research post?

Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 55% marks, and preference is given to those with valid NET/GATE scores or equivalent national-level test qualifications.

Will there be any score normalization process applied to the results?

Since the selection is primarily based on a walk-in interview and a single-shift screening test, no score normalization process is required or applied.

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

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to serve for the project duration, typically one to three years.

What is the probation or engagement period for the selected JRF?

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, initially for one year, extendable annually based on satisfactory performance evaluation.

What is the core syllabus for the screening test?

The syllabus comprises Research Methodology (50%) and domain-specific subjects at the postgraduate level (50%), including data analysis, statistics, and subject-specific laboratory techniques.

Where will the selected candidates be posted within Odisha?

Selected candidates will be posted at designated state research laboratories, universities, or authority headquarters located in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, or project-specific field sites.