ODISHATRANSPORT Recruitment Dossier

Chief General Manager Projects

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chief General Manager Projects administered by ODISHATRANSPORT Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ODISHATRANSPORT 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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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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Proceedings of the Pre Bid Meeting Dated for the Supp Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Proceedings of the Pre Bid Meeting Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of General Purpose Industrial Rubber Hose Is 444	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 Chief General Manager Projects?

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 ODISHATRANSPORT Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official ODISHATRANSPORT recruitment portal, click on 'New Registration', and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, contact, and valid email details.

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

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, engineering degree, experience certificates, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature in the prescribed format.

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

After successful submission, monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded and printed for entry to the examination venue.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chief General Manager Projects 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 Screening	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, and basic principles of transport infrastructure.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Project Management, Infrastructure Planning, Contract Management, FIDIC conditions, Transport Economics, and Traffic Engineering.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying	Verification of original academic and experience credentials, followed by a comprehensive medical fitness examination as per transport authority standards.
Stage 4: Personal Interview & Portfolio Presentation	50 Marks, 45 Minutes	Evaluation of leadership capabilities, strategic vision for Odisha's transport sector, past project execution case studies, and communication skills.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chief General Manager (Projects) at ODISHATRANSPORT Authority is recruited under Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to a highly prestigious senior executive cadre. The entry basic pay for this level is set at Rs. 1,44,200 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 76,426), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities like Bhubaneswar at 18% (Rs. 25,956), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 2,57,398. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,063) and Professional Tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,33,000, ensuring a highly competitive and lucrative remuneration package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and State Government guidelines, the recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. It provides upper age relaxations of 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC/SEBC), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Additionally, women candidates across all categories benefit from application fee concessions and horizontal reservation quotas to promote gender diversity in senior administrative transport roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chief General Manager Projects

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for the Unreserved/EWS categories and 45% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) in the domain specialization paper.

Will there be a normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions, a standard multi-shift normalization formula based on percentile equivalence will be applied to ensure fairness.

Is there a service bond requirement for the Chief General Manager post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of INR 5,00,000 to serve the ODISHATRANSPORT Authority for a minimum period of three years.

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

The selected Chief General Manager (Projects) will undergo a mandatory probation period of one year, subject to performance evaluation before confirmation.

Does the syllabus include state-specific transport policies and regulations?

Yes, the domain specialization syllabus includes the Odisha Motor Vehicles Rules, national highway development policies, and state-specific infrastructure initiatives.

Where will the selected candidates be primarily posted?

The primary posting will be at the corporate headquarters in Bhubaneswar, with occasional travel and field visits to major project sites across Odisha.