MGCU
MGCU
MGCU
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
FOR RECRUITMENT OF
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NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY
Vision:
• To be a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained National Testing Agencyc (NTA) that will
help India leverage her demographic dividend by helping her institutions of higher education and
research in selecting the most competent applicants.
Mission:
• To improve equity and quality in higher education and research in India by assessing the competence
of candidates for admissions and recruitment using assessment tools meeting international standards
of efficiency, transparency and error free delivery.
• To use the services of the best subject matter experts, psychometricians and IT delivery and security
professionals to ensure that the gaps in the existing assessment systems are properly identified and
bridged.
• To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development
standards.
Core Values:
In carrying out its mission NTA will be guided by these core values:
• Quality, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and security are central to its assessments.
• Engagement with stakeholders, viz. students, parents, teachers, experts and partner institutions
preserves their trust in the system.
• Undertaking research in evaluation and updating its practices by constant innovation in assessment
are key to fulfilling its mission.
• Scientifically designed and properly delivered assessments can improve teaching learning processes
in class rooms.
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INDEX
3. Section C Details of Posts, their Eligibility Requirements, and Upper Age Limit 9 – 21
5. Section E General Conditions for the Applicants including Manner and Mode
32 – 39
for Drawing Final Merit List.
ANNEXURES
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SECTION A
INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
(Please refer to Information Brochure & Gu id e l ine s for details)
Online Submission of Application Form 1st December 2023 to 21st December 2023
Correction in Particulars of Application Form on website only 22nd December 2023 to 25th December 2023
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys To be announced later on the Website
[*OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes)-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central List of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for
Backward Classes. The candidates falling in this list (available on http://www.ncbc.nic.in/ ) may mention OBC-NCL in the Category Column. State list
OBC-NCL Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose Unreserved/General.]
1. Candidates can apply through “Online” mode only for the post(s) as per the advertisement/
vacancy circular.
2. Submission of Online Application Form may be done by accessing National Testing Agency
(hereinafter referred to as ‘NTA’) website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/ The
Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
3. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate for one of the posts for which (s)he is
eligible. If it is found at a later stage that a candidate has submitted more than one
Application Form for same post, his candidature shall be summarily rejected for all post(s).
However, a candidate can apply for more than one posts for which (s)he is eligible, for
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which (s)he has to submit separate application online with payment of prescribed fee
separately.
4. Candidates must follow the instructions given in the Information Brochure/Vacancy Circular and on
the Portal: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/ strictly. Candidates not complying with
the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
5. Candidates must ensure that E-mail Address and Mobile Number provided in the Online
Application Form are their own, as all information/communication will be sent by NTA through
e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on registered Mobile Number only.
(a) Download Information Brochure and Replica of Application Form. Read these carefully
to ensure your eligibility. In case a candidate is found to fill up more than one application for
the same post, the admit card will be cancelled/withheld and his/her candidature will be
forfeited for this/future examination. However, a Candidate can apply for more than one posts
for which (s)he is eligible, for which (s)he has to submit separate application online with
payment of prescribed fee separately.
Step - 1: Apply for Online Registration using your unique Email Id and Mobile Number.
Step - 2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated
Application Number.
Step - 3: Upload the scanned images of: (i) latest passport size photograph (file size: 10 kb
to 200 kb); (ii) signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb) (in case of any eventuality of left
thumb being unavailable, right hand thumb impression may be used.) ;
(iii) Class - X Certificate as documentary proof of Date of Birth (file size: 50 kb to
300 kb); (iv) employment certificate (wherever applicable) (file size: 50 kb to 300
kb); (v) category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, wherever applicable) (file
size: 50 kb to 300 kb); and (vi) PwBD Certificate (wherever applicable) (filesize:
50 kb to 300 kb) in jpg/jpeg format/file.
Step - 4: Pay fee using HDFC and IDBI Bank Gateway through Debit Card/ Credit Card/
Net-Banking/ UPI/ Wallet and keep proof of fee paid safelyfor future reference.
(c) All the 4 Steps can be done together in one go or at different times.
(d) (i) In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed fee, then the
candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the helpline
number and email given in ANNEXURE – 8 of the Information Brochure), for ensuring the
successful payment.
(ii) Inspite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate may
contact NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate may pay second
time.
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(iii) However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of said
transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which the duplicate
payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.
(e) Download, save and print copies of the confirmation page of your Application Form after
successful remittance of fee and keep the same safely for future reference.
7. The Candidates have to appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on Date and Timing
indicated on their Admit Card issued by the NTA.
8. Any request to change the Examination Centre, Date and Time provided on the Admit Card shall not
be considered under any circumstances.
Note:
1. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step - 3 and Step - 4
under Point 6 above are not completed. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence
on this account will be entertained.
2. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any
circumstance (except to the Candidates who might have ended up in paying application fee more than
once due to the any technical issue with the server of the bank/payment gateway concerned. However,
such refund would be made only after ascertaining the actual receipt of payment of prescribed
application/exam fee more than once, which would be possible only after reconciliation of fee data as
received from the banks concerned with the fee data recorded in the NIC Server.
3. The entire application process of the MGCU Recruitment Test - 2023 is online, including uploading of
scanned images, payment of fees, and printing of confirmation page, etc. Therefore, candidates are
not required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA or Mahatma
Gandhi Central University (hereinafter referred to as ‘MGCU’) through Post/Fax/by Hand/E-
mail.
DISCLAIMER
Candidates are advised to read the Information Brochure/Vacancy Circular carefully and go through the
instructions therein, especially regarding filling of Online Application Form available on:
https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/, before starting online registration.
Candidates should ensure that all information entered during the online registration process is correct.
Online information provided by candidates, like, name of candidate, date of birth, contact/address
details, Category and PwBD status, educational qualifications, and experience details, etc. will be treated
as correct/final. Any request for changes in such information after the closure of correction period will
not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. Any candidate found to mislead by providing
inaccurate information will be debarred from taking this recruitment examination and his
/her candidature for any post shall be automatically treated as forfeited.
NTA disclaims any liability that may arise due to incorrect information provided by the candidate(s)
during registration/application process.
NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of
application process under any circumstances. NTA does not guarantee that any request for change in
information thereafter will be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution
and care for filling up correct details in the Application Form.
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SECTION B
INTRODUCTION
The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI) has established the National Testing
Agency (NTA) as an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing organization under
the Societies Registration Act (1860) for conducting efficient, transparent, and international
standardized tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission to premier higher
education institutions with a mission to improve equity and quality in education by developing and
administering research-based valid, reliable, efficient, transparent, fair and international level
assessments.
NTA has created a system that is promoting teaching (by teachers), learning (by students), and
assessment (by parents and institutions). NTA strongly believes in the quality, efficiency,
effectiveness, equity, and security of assessments. To practice these values, NTA is constantly engaging
with its stakeholders, viz. students, parents, teachers, experts, and partner institutions.
The objectives of NTA, inter alia, include:
i. To conduct efficient, transparent, and international standardized tests in order to assess the
competency of candidates for admission.
ii. To undertake research on educational, professional, and testing systems to identify gaps in the
knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them.
iii. To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional
development standard.
MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (MGCU) came into existence by an Act of Parliament,
Central Universities (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 35 of 2014). The University became functional on 3rd
February 2016. MGCU is situated in Motihari (District – East Champaran), Bihar.
The University is fully funded by the Ministry of Education (Government of India) through University
Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
The location of the University in Motihari, Bihar does take us to the glorious historic year of 1917 when
Mahatma Gandhi started his well-known SATYAGRAHA, the first ever anti-colonial struggle against
the British.
On behalf of Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU), the National Testing Agency (NTA) invites
online application(s) from Indian Citizens who are interested & eligible for filling up of the following
posts in the University on regular/permanent basis, in the prescribed application form available on
the Websites: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/ and www.mgcub.ac.in, as per the
details mentioned in this Information Brochure and Guidelines. Tentative notified vacancies are
mentioned against each post as on date of advertisement and the same may be liable to change.
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Advertisement No. MGCU/R/NT/2023/02
Pay Category
Post Level
Sl. Name of the Post Group
Code (as per
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
7th CPC)
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SECTION C
DETAILS OF POST & QUALIFICATIONS
A. The appointment on the posts detailed below [Sl. No. 1 to 3] shall be made on the
basis of performance in the Interview to be conducted by the MGCU:
Note: In case the University receives a large number of applications for recruitment to the posts given
below [Sl. No. 1 to 3], the University reserves the right to restrict the candidates to be called
before the Selection Committee for Interview to a reasonable number on the basis of Written
Examination to be conducted by NTA. However, the final selection will be on the basis of
performance of candidate in the Interview only to be conducted by the MGCU.
1. System Analyst:
Name of Post and Post Code System Analyst [Post Code: A10011]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – A
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 10
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 40 Years
Essential Qualifications:
i. B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science &
Engineering/Electronics Engineering.
ii. 05 years programming experience in in
languages like C/C++/JAVA etc. databases:
MySQL/ORACLE with PHP etc. Foundations and
practices under WINDOWS/LINUX/UNIX
platforms from a recognized Public/PUS/Private
organization.
Educational and other qualifications
required for direct recruits OR
i. M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science &
Engineering/ Electronics Engineering/M.Sc.
Computer Science/ MCA.
ii. 03 years’ programming experience in languages
like C/C++/JAVA etc. databases:
MySQL/ORACLE with PHP etc. Foundations and
practices under WINDOWS/LINUX/UNIX
platforms from a recognized Public/PUS/
Private organization.
Period of Probation, if any Two years
Name of Post and Post Code Public Relation Officer [Post Code: A10021]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – A
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 10
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 40 Years
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Essential Qualifications:
i. Masters' Degree with at least 55% of marks or its
equivalent grade of B in the UGC 7-point scalein
Journalism and Mass Communication from
recognised University/Institute.
ii. At least Five years’ experience in the editorial
Department/Centre of any Central/State Govt.
Educational and other qualifications Department/PSU/Central/State Educational
required for direct recruits Institutions established English/regional
Newspaper accredited with ABC, National News
Agencies, Radio or Television, Film Media,
reputed advertising agencies with excellent
command of speaking in English, Hindi, and
Regional Language.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of computer
applications.
Period of Probation, if any Two years
3. Hindi Officer:
Name of Post and Post Code Hindi Officer [Post Code: A10031]
Total Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – A
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 10
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 40 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Master’s Degree of a recognised University in Hindi
with English as a compulsory or elective subject or
as the medium of examination at the degree level.
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in English
with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as
the medium of examination at the degree level.
OR
Master’s degree of a recognised University in any
subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi
medium and English as a compulsory or elective
Educational and other qualifications subject or as the medium of examination at the
required for direct recruits degree level.
OR
Master’s degree of a recognised University in any
subject other than Hindi or English. With English
Medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective
subject or as a medium of a examination at the degree
level;
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any
subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and
English as a compulsory or elective subjects or either
of the two as a medium of examination and the
other as a compulsory or elective subject at the
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degree level
AND
Three Years experience of using/applying
terminology (terminological work) in Hindi and
translation work from English to Hindi or vice- versa,
preferably of technical or scientific literature under
Central/State Govt./Autonomous Body/ Statutory
Organisation/PSU/Universities or recognised
research or educational institutes.
OR
Three Years experience of teaching in Hindi and
English or research in Hindi or English under
Central/State Govt./Autonomous Body/Statutory
Organisations/PSUs/Universities or recognised
research or educational institutions.
Desirable Qualifications:
Studied one of the languages other than Hindi
included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution at 10th
level from a recognised board.
B. The appointment on the post detailed below [Sl. No. 4] shall be made on the basis
of performance in the (i) Written Examination to be conducted by NTA; and
(ii) Interview to be conducted by the MGCU:
NOTE: The final selection will be done on the basis of performance in Written Examination and
Interview.
4. Assistant Registrar:
Name of Post and Post Code Assistant Registrar [Post Code: A10042]
Classification Group – A
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C. The appointment on the posts detailed below [Sl. No. 5 to 24] shall be made on the
basis of performance in the Written Examination to be conducted by NTA subject
to qualifying the Skill Test (wherever applicable) to be conducted by the MGCU:
Name of Post and Post Code Assistant Engineer (Civil) [Post Code: B07051]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 7
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
i. First Class bachelor’s degree in relevant field
from a recognised Institute/University or
equivalent.
Educational and other qualifications ii. Three years’ experience in the relevant field as
required for direct recruits Junior Engineer or Equivalent in State
Government PWD services or similar organized
services/Statutory or Autonomous
organization/University System or reputed
private organizations with an annual turnover of
at least Rs.200/- Crores or more.
Period of Probation, if any Two years
6. Private Secretary:
Name of Post and Post Code Private Secretary [Post Code: B07063]
Number of Posts Advertised 3 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 7
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
i. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/
Institute.
ii. At least 03 Years experience as Personal Assistant or
5 years as Stenographer in a University/ Research
establishment/Central/State Govt. /PSU and other
autonomous bodies.
iii. English/Hindi Stenography Speed: 120 wpm in
Educational and other qualifications English or 100 wpm in Hindi.
required for direct recruits iv. English/Hindi Typing Speed: 35 w.p.m. in English or
30 w.p.m.in Hindi.
v. Knowledge of computer applications.
Skill Test Norms on Computer:
Dictation: 10 minutes @ 120 w.p.m. in English/100
w.p.m. in Hindi.
Transcription: 50 minutes (English)/60 minutes (Hindi).
Desirable: Proficiency in English & good communication
skills.
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7. Security Officer:
Name of Post and Post Code Security Officer [Post Code: B07071]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 7
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/
Institution with five years’ experience as Security
Supervisor/Supervisory Position in Security in a Govt.
Office, Educational Institute/Private Organisation of
repute with an annual turnover of at least Rs.200/-
Educational and other qualifications Crores or more.
required for direct recruits OR
Persons who have served in the Army or such
Uniformed Service at JCO level or equivalent or above,
with 10th standard pass or Army Class I Examination or
an equivalent examination.
AND
Holding a valid Driving License (LMV/Motorcycle).
8. Hindi Translator:
Name of Post and Post Code Hindi Translator [Post Code: B06081]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 6
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Master’s Degree of a recognised University in Hindi with
English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the
medium of examination at the degree level.
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in English
with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the
medium of examination at the degree level.
OR
Master’s degree of a recognised University in any
Educational and other qualifications subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium
required for direct recruits and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the
medium of examination at the degree level.
OR
Master’s degree of a recognised University in any subject
other than Hindi or English. With English Medium and
Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium
of a examination at the degree level;
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any
subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English
as a compulsory or elective subjects or either of
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the two as a medium of examination and the other as a
compulsory or elective subject at the degree level.
AND
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation
from Hindi to English & vice versa or two years’
experience of translation work from Hindi to English
and vice versa in Central or State Government office,
including Government of India Undertaking.
Name of Post and Post Code Junior Engineer (Civil) [Post Code: B06091]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 6
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering/Technology in
relevant field from a recognised Institute/University
with one-year relevant experience.
OR
Educational and other qualifications Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field and three
required for direct recruits years’ experience in relevant field in CPWD/State PWD
or Similar Organised Services/Statutory orAutonomous
Organisations/Central/State Universities
/Autonomous Institutions or reputed Private
construction company with an annual turnover of at
least Rs.200/- Crores or more.
Name of Post and Post Code Junior Engineer (Electrical) [Post Code: B06101]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 6
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering/Technology in
Educational and other qualifications relevant field from a recognised Institute/ University
required for direct recruits with one-year relevant experience.
OR
Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field and three
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years’ experience in relevant field in CPWD/State PWD
or Similar Organised Services/Statutory orAutonomous
Organisations/Central/State Universities
/Autonomous Institutions or reputed Private
construction company with an annual turnover of at
least Rs.200/- Crores or more.
Name of Post and Post Code Personal Assistant [Post Code: B06111]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 6
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
i. A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any
recognised Institute/University.
ii. Proficiency in Stenography in English or Hindiwith
minimum speed of 100wpm.
iii. Proficiency in Typing in English or Hindi with
minimum speed of 35/30 wpm respectively.
iv. Knowledge of Computer Applications.
v. Two years’ experience as Stenographer or
Educational and other qualifications equivalent in Central State Govt. Organisations/
required for direct recruits University Research Institution or Central/State
autonomous Institution/reputed private
institutions having a turnover 200 Crores.
Name of Post and Post Code Professional Assistant [Post Code: B06121]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – B
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 6
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
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Essential Qualifications:
i. Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science
from any recognised University/Institution with02
years’ experience in the relevant field in a
University/Research establishment/Central/State
Govt./PSU and Library of other autonomous
Institutions.
Educational and other qualifications
required for direct recruits OR
Bachelor’s degree in library/Library and
Information Science from any recognised
Institute/University with 03 years’ experience in
the relevant field in a University/Research
Establishment/Central/State Govt./PSU and
Library of other autonomous Institutions.
ii. Knowledge of Computer Applications.
Essential Qualifications:
i. B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/
Electronics Engineering.
OR
Educational and other qualifications M.C.A./M.Sc. in Computer Science.
required for direct recruits
ii. 02 years programming experience in in languages
like C/C++/JAVA etc. databases: MySQL/ORACLE
with PHP etc. Foundations and practices under
WINDOWS/LINUX/UNIX platforms from a
recognized Public/PUS/Private organization.
Name of Post and Post Code Technical Assistant [Post Code: C05141]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 5
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
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Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Life Sciences with
minimum three years of working and maintenance/
operation experience of Scientific Instruments in the
Educational and other qualifications Laboratory.
required for direct recruits The experience should be in University/Research
Establishment/Central/State Govt./PSU and other
autonomous bodies or Private organization of repute
with annual turnover of at least Rs.200/- Crores or
more.
Name of Post and Post Code Statistical Assistant [Post Code: C05151]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 5
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with Statistics as
one of the subjects.
Educational and other qualifications
required for direct recruits OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with Statistics as
oneof the subjects.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with Statistics as
oneof the subjects.
Name of Post and Post Code Upper Division Clerk [Post Code: C04165]
Number of Posts Advertised 5 [1 - OBC and 4 - Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 4
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
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Essential Qualifications:
i. A bachelor’s degree from any recognized
Institute/University.
Name of Post and Post Code Laboratory Assistant [Post Code: C04174]
Number of Posts Advertised 4 [1 - OBC and 3 - Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 4
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Life Sciences with
minimum two years of working and maintenance
experience of sophisticated scientific Instruments in
Educational and other qualifications the Laboratory.
required for direct recruits The experience should be in University/Research
establishment/Central/State Govt./PSU and other
autonomous bodies or Private organization of repute
with annual turnover of at least Rs.200/- Crores or
more.
Name of Post and Post Code Library Assistant [Post Code: C03181]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 3
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
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Essential Qualifications:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Library & Information
Science or equivalent from a recognized
Educational and other qualifications
University.
required for direct recruits
ii. Typing speed of 30 words per minute in English.
Name of Post and Post Code Lower Division Clerk [Post Code: C02199]
Number of Posts Advertised 9 [1 – SC; 2 – OBC; and 6 - Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 2
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
Essential Qualifications:
i. A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized
Institute/University.
Educational and other qualifications ii. English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Hindi Typing @ 30
required for direct recruits wpm (35wpm and 30wpm correspond to
10500KDPH/9000KDPH on an average of 5 Key
depressions for each work).
iii. Proficiency in Computer Operations.
Name of Post and Post Code Hindi Typist [Post Code: C02201]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 2
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
Essential Qualifications:
i. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/
Educational and other qualifications Institute.
required for direct recruits ii. 30 words per minute in Hindi Typing Speed.
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21. Multi-Tasking Staff:
Name of Post and Post Code Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) [Post Code: C01212]
Number of Posts Advertised 2 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 1
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
Essential Qualifications:
Educational and other qualifications 10th Pass from a recognized Board.
required for direct recruits OR
ITI Pass.
22. Driver:
Name of Post and Post Code Library Attendant [Post Code: C01231]
Number of Posts Advertised 1 [Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 1
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
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Essential Qualifications:
i. 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a
recognized Board.
Educational and other qualifications ii. Certificate course in Library Science from a
required for direct recruits recognized Institution.
Name of Post and Post Code Laboratory Attendant [Post Code: C01244]
Number of Posts Advertised 4 [1 – OBC and 3 - Unreserved]
Classification Group – C
Scale of Pay/Pay Band/Grade Pay Level 1
Age Limit for Direct Recruits 32 Years
Essential Qualifications:
10+2 with science stream from any recognized
Central/State Board.
Educational and other qualifications OR
required for direct recruits
10th Pass from any recognized Central/State Board with
Science as one of the subjects and skill certificate
programme in Laboratory Technology.
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SECTION D
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The tests as indicated in the Scheme of Examination detailed below may be Computer Based or
otherwise. For Computer Based Tests (CBT), the candidates will be required to mark/type their
responses including that for the descriptive papers on the computer.
1. Scheme of Examination for direct recruitment to the post of (i) SYSTEM ANALYST [Post
Code: A10011]; (ii) PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER [Post Code: A10021]; and (iii) HINDI
OFFICER [Post Code: A10031]:
The following shall be the scheme of examination, components of written test, personality test
and its syllabus for recruitment to the post of System Analyst, Public Relation Officer, and
Hindi Officer by direct recruitment:
1 Hour 30
Paper I MCQ Type 100 marks (100 questions)
Minutes*
1 Hour 30
Paper II Descriptive Type 100 marks
Minutes*
* Compensatory time of 20 minutes extra per hour would be given to PwBD candidates in thecategory
of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected - BA) and cerebral palsy.
B. Test components:
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Duration: 1Hour and 30 Minutes
Test Components
Marks
Total 100
Disclaimer: NTA/University can re-conduct the examination at any stage of the exam if required.
C. Syllabus:
Paper I:
(i) Questions pertaining to specific area of the post concerned: The questions
will pertain to the specific area/skill of the post concerned.
(ii) General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the
candidate’s General Awareness of the environment and its relevance to the
society. The questions will also be designed to test knowledge of the current
events and of such matters of everyday observation as may be expected of an
educated person. The test will include questions relating to India and her
neighboring countries, especially pertaining to History, Indian Polity &
Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Policy, Science &
Scientific Research, National/International Organizations/Institutions, events
etc.
(iv) Mathematical Ability: The test of Arithmetical and Numerical Ability will
cover Number System including questions on Simplification, Decimals,
Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss,
Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time &
Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
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Paper II:
Descriptive Type: The questions will be designed to test the ability of the
candidate’s knowledge on the following subjects:
25 marks
Basic knowledge pertaining to functional, (10 questions x 2.5 marks)
procedural aspect of the work profile of the post
concerned. Each question to be answered
in 50 words
25 marks
Situation Test analysis, where the candidate’s (10 questions x 2.5 marks)
reaction would be sought on a given situation test
case Each question to be answered
in 50 words
25 marks
Knowledge of Computers with special reference (10 questions x 2.5 marks)
to knowledge of word processing, data analysis
packages Each question to be answered
in 50 words
D. Skill Test:
The skill test shall be qualifying in nature and no additional credits for the same shall be
allocated.
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8. The marks allocated for the Skill Test, wherever applicable, shall be 50 and the minimum
qualifying marks in the Skill Test shall be 25.
9. The final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the Interview only to be
conducted by MGCU.
10. In case of bunching/bracketing of candidates in the results of the written test, the
priority/merit list would be decided as follows:
a) The candidate having more marks in aggregate in the examination/degree/ diploma
which is defined as the minimum eligibility for the respective post will be given
preference.
b) In case of further bunching/bracketing of candidates, candidate senior in age will be
given preference.
c) In case option at (a) and (b) is exhausted, it will be decided through draw of lots.
The following shall be the scheme of examination, components of written test, personality test
and its syllabus for recruitment to the post of Assistant Registrar by direct recruitment:
1 Hour 30
Paper I Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Type 100 marks (100 questions)
Minutes*
1 Hour 30
Paper II Descriptive Type 100 marks
Minutes*
* Compensatory time of 20 minutes extra per hour would be given to PwBD candidates in the category
of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected - BA) and cerebral palsy.
TOTAL 200
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C. Syllabus:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge and
awareness on higher education system in India, its regulatory bodies and recent
developments in the field, basic concepts and principles of Public Administration
including Organization, Hierarchy, Unity of command, Span of control, Authority and
Responsibility, Co-ordination, Centralization and Decentralization, Delegation,
Supervision, Line and Staff.
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Service Matters: FR & ST, LTC Rules, Leave Rules, CCS Conduct Rules, TA/DA Rules,
Medical Attendance Rules, Disciplinary & Vigilance, RTI Act, Office Procedure, CU Act,
Statutes, Reservation in Service Rules, etc. DPC, Pay Fixation, Seniority, Legal Matters,
Foreign Service, Deputation, Labor Laws, Service Rules, CCS (Pension Rules), New
Pension Scheme, Recruitment, Training, Promotion, Pay Scale and Service Conditions.
Financial Administration: General Financial Rules (GFR), Elementary Knowledge of
Income Tax, GST Rules, Banking procedures of budgeting.
Application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and other modern
technologies in the University System.
Public Procurement: Procurement of Goods and Services, GeM Rules, and
Procedures; Central Public Procurement Portal: Tendering, procuring etc., Contract
Management, Inventory Management, Procurement Manuals, Import of Goods.
D. Personality Test/Interview:
The interview/personality test shall be conducted by MGCU in such a manner that the
candidates’ suitability for the post is probed among other things, through academic
qualifications, relevant experience, extra-curricular activities, general awareness/
knowledge, communication and problem-solving skills and overall personality etc.
1. The question paper would be bilingual (English and Hindi) and the applicant will have the
option to respond in either of the languages. However, the same medium of language must
be used throughout.
2. The questions in the written test will be of the level of degree/diploma/examination,
which is defined as the minimum eligibility for the respective post.
3. The minimum qualifying marks for Paper I shall be 40% for the unreserved posts and 35%
for the posts reserved for OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD category.
4. The answer scripts of the candidates for the descriptive test shall be evaluated only in
respect of those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper I.
5. There shall be negative marking for wrong answers in Paper I to the tune of 1/4th of marks
allocated per question.
6. The candidates who secure 50% marks in Paper II shall be considered for the Interview.
7. If the number of candidates qualifying is more than 15 times the advertised posts, the merit
list would be restricted to 15 times the advertised posts for shortlisting the candidates for
Interview.
8. Final Merit list shall be drawn based on the performance in (i) Paper I (Objective Type
Test); (ii) Paper II (Descriptive Test); and (iii) Interview to be conducted by the MGCU; as
per the criteria given below:
a) 30% of the total marks scored in Paper I (Objective Type Test);
b) 50% of the total marks scored in Paper II (Descriptive Test); and
c) 20% of the total marks scored in Interview.
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9. In case of bunching/bracketing of candidates in the results of the written test, the
priority/merit list would be decided as follows:
a) The candidate having more marks in aggregate in the examination/degree/ diploma
which is defined as the minimum eligibility for the respective post will be given
preference.
b) In case of further bunching/bracketing of candidates, candidate senior in age will be
given preference.
c) In case option at (a) and (b) is exhausted, it will be decided through draw of lots.
The following shall be the Scheme of Examination, Components of Written Test and its
Syllabus etc. for direct recruitment to the posts as mentioned at Sl. No. 5 to 24:
Domain Knowledge
[Engineering/Library/Information and 40 Marks
Section – 4
Communication Technology/Security/ Driver/ [8 Questions – Short Answers Type]
Laboratory/Technical/Office Procedure]
Tier - III Skill Test /Trade Test (Wherever applicable) Qualifying in Nature
Disclaimer: NTA/University can re-conduct the examination at any stage of the exam if required.
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B. Syllabus with respect to Domain Knowledge for various posts mentioned atSl.
No. 5 to 24:
i. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of (i) ASSISTANT ENGINEER
(CIVIL) [Post Code: B07051]; (ii) PRIVATE SECRETARY [Post Code: B07063];
(iii) PERSONAL ASSISTANT [Post Code: B06111]; (iv) JUNIOR ENGINEER
(CIVIL) [Post Code: B06091]; and (v) JUNIOR ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) [Post
Code: B06101]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge on
the following subjects of the level of degree/diploma/examination, which is
defined as the minimum eligibility:
ii. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of SECURITY OFFICER [Post
Code: B07071]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge on
the following subjects of the level of degree/diploma/ examination, which is
defined as the minimum eligibility:
iii. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT
[Post Code: B06121]
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge
and awareness on Library and Information Science and recent development in the
field and on the following subjects:
iv. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of (i) SENIOR TECHNICAL
ASSISTANT (COMPUTER) [Post Code: B06131]; (ii) TECHNICAL ASSISTANT:
[Post Code: C05141]; and (iii) LABORATORY ASSISTANT [Post Code: C04174]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge in
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the laboratory and recent development in the field and on the following subjects.
Questions pertaining to the subject matter of the concerned post. The questions
will be upto the level of Graduation.
vi. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of UPPER DIVISION CLERK
[Post Code: C04165]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge
and awareness about the subjects detailed below:
vii. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of LIBRARY ASSISTANT [Post
Code: C03181]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge
and awareness on Library and Information Science and recent development in the
field and on the following subjects:
viii. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of (i) LOWER DIVISION CLERK
[Post Code: C02199]; and (ii) HINDI TYPIST [Post Code: C02201]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s computer
knowledge and awareness.
ix. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of MULTI-TASKING STAFF
(MTS) [Post Code: C01212]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge
and awareness related to the post.
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x. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of DRIVER [Post Code:
C01223]:
The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge
and awareness about the maintenance of vehicles.
xi. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of LIBRARY ATTENDANT [Post
Code: C01231]:
xii. Syllabus for Domain Knowledge for the post of LABORATORY ATTENDANT
[Post Code: C01244]:
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SECTION E
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE APPLICANTS
1. Applicants should possess the prescribed qualification and experience as on the closing date of
application, as prescribed by the University from time to time for the respective post. The
advertised post carries admissible scale plus admissible allowances. Applicants are required to
produce specific certificates as per eligibility conditions.
2. The question paper would be bilingual (English and Hindi) and the applicant will have the option
to respond in either of the languages. However, the same medium of language must be used
throughout.
3. The questions in the Written Test will be of the level of degree/diploma/examination, which is
defined as the minimum eligibility for the respective post.
4. The minimum qualifying marks for Paper I (Tier – I) shall be 40% for the unreserved posts and 35%
for the posts reserved for OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD category.
5. The answer scripts of the candidates for the Descriptive Test (Tier – II) shall be evaluated only in
respect of those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper I (Tier – I).
6. There shall be negative marking for wrong answers in Paper I (Tier – I) to the tune of 1/4th of marks
allocated per question.
7. The candidates who secure 50% marks in Paper II (Tier – II) shall be considered for the Skill Test
(Tier – III), wherever applicable.
8. If the number of candidates qualifying is more than 15 times the advertised posts, the merit list
would be restricted to 15 times the advertised posts for shortlisting the candidates for Skill Test
(Tier – III).
9. The marks allocated for the Skill Test (Tier – III), wherever applicable, shall be 50 and the minimum
qualifying marks in the Skill Test (Tier – III) shall be 25.
10. The merit list of the candidates shall be drawn based on the performance in Paper I (Tier – I:
Objective Type Test) and Paper II (Tier – II: Descriptive Test) subject to qualifying the Skill Test
(Tier – III).
11. In case of bunching/bracketing of candidates in the results of the written test, the priority/merit
list would be decided as follows:
a. The candidate having more marks in aggregate in the examination/degree/ diploma which is
defined as the minimum eligibility for the respective post will be given preference.
c. In case option at (a) and (b) is exhausted, it will be decided through draw of lots.
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12. AGE RELAXATION:
a. The upper age limit prescribed for the advertised post shall be relaxable in case of
candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward
Classes (Central List), Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-servicemen and other specified
categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued in this behalf from time to time
by the Central Government and adopted by the University.
b. The upper age limit shall also be relaxable up to a maximum of five years or the number of
years (in completed years) whichever is less provided they have rendered at least three
years regular service in same or allied field in organization(s) under Government
Departments/Statutory or Autonomous bodies/Universities/affiliated or constituent
colleges under the University/Public Sector Undertakings.
“Regular Service” means service rendered by an employee in the Cadre on regular basis
other than the service on contract or daily wages but includes ad-hoc promotion or
appointment in a cadre post through due procedure followed by regularization to the extent
approved by the Competent Authority.
c. The upper age limit for the posts advertised shall be determined as on closing date of
advertisement. Documents for seeking age relaxation should be submitted at the time of
Written Examination/Interview (if applicable) also even if the same has been submitted
earlier.
1. SC/ST 5 years
3. PwBD 10 years
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Age Relaxation permissible beyond the
Sl. Category Upper Age Limit
(prescribed in the section for qualifications)
Permanent Employee in Government 5 years or the number of years (in completed years)
Departments / Statutory or whichever is less provided they have rendered at least
Autonomous Bodies / Universities / three years regular service in the Government
9.
affiliated or constituent colleges Departments/Statutory or Autonomous Bodies/
under the University / Public Sector Universities/affiliated or constituent colleges under
Undertakings. the University/ Public Sector Undertakings.
Note: The age relaxation shall be subject to the condition that maximum age of the applicant on
the last date of submission of online application shall not exceed 56 years.
13. There would be a further relaxation of 5% in marks wherever a percentage has been prescribed for
the minimum qualifying education degree for the applicants belonging to SC, ST, OBC and PwBD
category.
However, SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD candidates who opt to apply for unreserved vacancies will not
be eligible for age relaxation or relaxation in cut off marks which are otherwise allowed to those
belonging to these categories. Further, reserve category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/ PwBD)
who become eligible by virtue of age relaxation applicable in their case, will be considered only for
reserved seats of the category to which they belong even if they have the merit to be considered
otherwise for UR (Unreserved).
(i) Candidates applying under any of the reserved category viz. SC/ST/OBC (NCL) will be
considered subject to submission of valid Caste certificate on a prescribed format issued
by the Competent Authority [for SC/ST category please refer ANNEXURE – 1]. The
vacancies are being advertised in financial year 2023-24, therefore, valid NCL-OBC
certificate issued during the period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 will be
considered valid. Candidates who have NCL-OBC certificate issued before 1st April 2023,
will not be considered valid for this advertisement. Candidates applying under OBC
category must produce the valid caste certificate in the form at provided by the DoP&T vide
O.M. No. 36036/2/2013-Estt. (Res.) dated 30th May 2014 and further clarification issued
by DoP&T OM No. 36036/2/2013-Estt(Res-I) dated 31st March 2016. Certificate must be
valid for employment in Central Government Institutions. OBC candidate’s eligibility will
be based on Castes borne in the Central List of Govt. of India. Their Sub- caste should also
match with the entries in Central List of OBC, failing which their candidature as OBC
candidate will not be considered. They will however be treated as UR candidate. The OBC
certificate [please refer ANNEXURE - 2] should clearly show that the applicant does not
belong to the Creamy Layer. The certificate submitted should be digitally verifiable.
(ii) The vacancies advertised under EWS Category are as per the instructions issued byDoPT,
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension, Govt. of India, vide OM. No.
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36039/ 1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31st January 2019. Application under EWS category will
be considered subject to submission of Income and Assets certificate on a prescribed
format issued by the Competent Authority and subject to verification of genuinity of the
certificate by the issuing authority. As per DoP&T OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated
31st January 2019, the crucial date for submitting income and asset certificate by the
candidate is the closing date for receipt of application for the post, except in cases where
date is fixed otherwise. Therefore, a valid EWS certificate will be the one which has been
issued by the competent authority, as prescribed by the GOI/DOPT, on or before the last
date of submission of online application. Candidates who fail to produce valid EWS
certificate will not be considered for reservation under this category. They will, however,
be considered for UR category. Therefore, EWS candidate must ensure that they have a
valid EWS certificate on or before the last date of submission of application.
(iii) In case the applicant wants to claim benefits under the PwBD category, the applicant’s
relevant disability should not be less than 40 per cent. Proof to this effect in the form of a
valid Disability Certificate [please refer ANNEXURE - 3] must be uploaded with the
application.
15. Those who are in employment with State/Central Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies, must submit a
“NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC)” from the employer at the time of verification of
documents/at the time of Interview, wherever applicable [ANNEXURE – 4]. Failure to submit/
upload NOC by due date will lead to cancellation of candidature.
17. It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to assess his/her own eligibility for the post for which
(s)he is applying in accordance with the prescribed qualifications, experiences and submit the
application duly filled-in along with desired information and documents as per the advertisement.
18. Willful suppression of factual information or any document relating to the eligibility or otherwise
as a candidate, followed by supply of fake documents or misleading statement or information in the
application or tampering with the documents or providing such information relating to the
achievements, caste, educational qualifications, experience or domicile, etc., the Chief Vigilance
Officer of the University shall have the powers to investigate/inquire into the matter and submit
his/her report to the Vice-Chancellor for further action at any stage of recruitment process or
employment. If any of these acts is found to be true, the candidate shall be disqualified for
appointment to the post or if already appointed, his/her services shall be liable to be terminated,
with immediate effect after adhering to the procedures.
19. Applicants must NOT furnish any particulars that are false, tampered or fabricated, or suppress any
material/information while submitting the application and self-certified copies/testimonials.
20. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage
even after issuing an appointment letter, the University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/
cancel any communication made to the applicant.
21. In anticipation of the huge number of applicants, scrutiny of the eligibility criteria etc. may not be
undertaken at the time of Recruitment Examination. Therefore, the applications shall be
accepted provisionally. The candidates are advised to go through the requirements of
educational qualification, age etc. and satisfy themselves that they are eligible as per
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advertisement published/uploaded by the National Testing Agency/Mahatma Gandhi
Central University before applying, otherwise their candidature will be cancelled at any
stage if any information or claim is not found substantiated including when the scrutiny of
documents is undertaken by the University.
22. The candidate selected will give an undertaking on joining that while discharging duties and
responsibilities, (s)he shall not disclose any confidential office matter.
24. Based on the declaration made by the candidate in their Online Registration Form/Application
Form, they will be provisionally declared eligible to appear in the Recruitment Examination in
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. However, a preliminary scrutiny will be made based on
information provided in the application form before declaration of results. All Selection will be
made in order of merit. Qualified/selected candidates are subject to multistage document
verification in online/offline mode as prescribed including verification from original & others. If
anyone is found not fulfilling the prescribed qualification/experience etc. claimed and any other
eligibility criteria as per the advertisement published/uploaded, at any stage of process, his/her
candidature will be treated as cancelled without any further notice.
25. Candidates will be allowed to appear in the test provisionally. Mere appearing in the Recruitment
Test and Qualifying the test is not the criteria for calling for Interview. It will be subject to fulfillment
of all eligibility qualification/conditions and verification of documents. Further, in case it is found
that the documents/information submitted by the candidate are false or the candidate has
suppressed relevant information, the services/candidature of the candidate shall be terminated
without prejudice to any other action initiated by the University.
26. The selected candidates shall be required to perform duties as per the Statutes, Ordinances and
Regulations of the University, as amended from time to time. The University shall be free to assign
any duty as per the exigency of the situation at any time even during non-working hours/holidays
which the employee shall have to perform without fail to avoid any disciplinary action.
27. In pursuance of the letter No.19-50/2015-Desk-U dated 22nd December 2015 of the Ministry of
Education (erstwhile Ministry of Human Resource Development), there shall be no interview for
appointment to the Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts. Accordingly, no interview shall be held for appointment
to the Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts. Final Selection will be done/made on the basis of the
performance/merit in the Written Examination(s) subject to qualifying the Skill Test (wherever
applicable).
28. A person whose age is less than 18 years shall not be appointed to any post in the University.
29. The terms and conditions of appointment shall be communicated to the candidate in the form of
“Offer of Appointment” to selected candidates. If the candidate does not accept the terms and
conditions mentioned in the offer of appointment within the stipulated time, the offer shall be
treated as withdrawn.
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30. The following categories of persons shall not be eligible to apply for any position in the University:
i. who has been convicted by any Court of Law or if any criminal proceedings are pending
against him/her;
ii. who is a person of unsound mind and questionable conduct or not medically fit to perform
his/her duties;
iii. who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living;
iv. who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person;
Provided that the Competent Authority of the University may, if satisfied that such marriage
is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the
marriage and there are other grounds for doing so, exempt any person from the operation of
these rules; and
v. any other category of person disqualified for appointment by the Government of India/UGC
from time to time.
31. Candidates must write their Email ID neatly and correctly for mailing written examination/
interview/offer of appointment letter as attachment. The e-mail date will be considered as
the official date of dispatch and receipt of communication. Candidates not having an e-mail-
ID must create an Email ID and check it regularly for further communication.
32. Call letter(s) to attend the interview will be sent to the shortlisted candidates by email only.
No Correspondence will be made with applicants who are not short-listed/not called for interview.
Therefore, the candidates are advised to check the University Website and their Email ID regularly.
33. The University may draw a panel in the form of a waiting list to fill up a post. In case a candidate on
higher merit regrets to join within a period of one year or resigns/dies after joining, within a period
of one year, the offer shall be made to next candidate in the merit, if otherwise, to reduce the delay
in filling up of the vacancies. Such a vacancy shall not be treated as fresh vacancy.
34. Acceptance of documents submitted by an applicant shall be subject to verification by the competent
authority. If any document is found to be false/ fake/incorrect either before or after appointment,
the document shall be summarily rejected and/or action shall be initiated against the candidate
which shall lead to cancellation of his/her appointment, as the case may be.
35. Consequent upon adoption of self-certification provisions as required by the Govt. of India, the
University shall process the applications entirely on the basis of information/documents submitted
by the candidates. In case the information/ documents are found to be false/incorrect by way of
omission or commission, the responsibility and liability shall lie solely with the applicant and the
applicant shall be liable for action as per law.
36. The selected candidate shall produce a medical fitness certificate issued by a Govt. hospital/or
Govt./CGHS empanelled hospital duly countersigned by the concerned civil surgeon or the Medical
Superintendent/Director of the concerned hospital for Group B and C post and certificate from the
Medical Board issued by a Govt. hospital/or Govt./CGHS empanelled hospital for Group A post, as
the case may be, prior to joining of the candidate. In cases where a person has already been examined
by a Medical Board in respect of his/her previous appointment and if standard of medical
examination prescribed for the new post is the same, then the candidate is not required to undergo
a fresh examination. For this purpose, the candidate has to submit a copy of the medical
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certificate duly countersigned by the designated officer of the University.
37. The appointment of a candidate shall be subject to verification of character & antecedents and caste
certificate by the competent authority. Until the verification report of character & antecedents and
caste certificate is received, the appointment shall be treated as provisional. In case the report with
regard to his/her conduct, character, antecedents, caste certificate etc., is found to be unsatisfactory
or false, the appointment shall be cancelled/terminated forthwith.
38. The candidates selected for appointment are expected to join at the EARLIEST POSSIBLE.
39. At the time of recruitment, a ‘Service Agreement’ shall be executed between the University and the
employee concerned and a copy of the same shall be kept with the Registrar. Such service agreement
shall be duly stamped as per the rates applicable.
40. The person appointed against any post shall be governed by the Act/Statutes/ Ordinances/Rules
of the University and the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, CCS (CCA) Rule, 1965, or any other Rules of the
Government of India, as amended from time to time and any other rule/resolution prescribed
specifically for maintaining the conduct of the employee by the Executive Council of the University.
i. withdraw the advertisement either partly or wholly at any time without assigning anyreason
to this effect.
ii. fill or not to fill up some or all the posts advertised for any reasons whatsoever.
iii. increase/decrease the number of posts at the time of selection and make appointments
accordingly. The number of posts advertised may be treated as tentative.
iv. alter/insert any corrections/additions in the advertisement/website in the event of any
typographical error before the last date prescribed for the receipt of applications.
43. In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the Vice-
Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Central University in all matter relating to eligibility, acceptance or
rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview shall be final and no
query or correspondence shall be entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her
agency.
45. If minimum three eligible applicants are not available for any vacancy to appear for the
written test/interview, the post shall be re-advertised.
46. In case of posts in which there is a provision for holding a common written test, all the eligible
candidates, subject to the minimum 3, may be called for the written test notwithstanding the
maximum prescribed ratio. However, the successful candidates in the written test may be called for
interview, wherever required in order of merit subject to maximum ratio of 1:15.
47. The ratio of the number of the vacant posts to be filled and the number of candidates to be called
for Interview does not exceed 1:15. In order to comply with the requirements of maximum ratio,
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the University may fix higher criteria for the candidates at its discretion.
48. Important Notice for candidates who have applied earlier: The positions advertised by the
University earlier for aforementioned Non-Teaching Posts for which Selection Committee could not
be held, have now been cancelled/withdrawn.
Accordingly, the applicants who have applied earlier against these Non-Teaching Posts are
required to apply afresh along with requisite application processing fee.
49. No application for outside employment shall ordinarily be forwarded during the period of
probation in case of a temporary employee of the University. However, in case his/her request has
been considered by the Competent Authority of the University, an undertaking shall be obtained
while forwarding the application that (s)he would resign from the post in the event of his/her
selection in another department.
50. Applicants may apply for one or more than one posts as per their eligibility criteria. However, the
candidate will have to pay application fee for each posts separately.
51. The application processing fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
52. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any Written Examination/Interview/Skill Test/Practical/
Trade Test for any post.
53. The decision of the University in all matters relating to recruitment will be final and binding on all.
54. Decision of the University as to the eligibility or otherwise of the candidates at any stage of the
selection process shall be final.
55. Applications for the advertised posts will be received only in online mode. The candidates are
advised to apply through the portal at https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/ . For
further information including Eligibility, Age Limit, Reservation, Mode of Recruitment, Scheme of
Examination etc. detailed advertisement are also available at www.mgcub.ac.in and
https://exams.nta.ac.in/ , https://curect.ntaonline.in/
56. Though a selected candidate’s headquarters will be Motihari, District – East Champaran, Bihar,
(s)he will be liable to serve anywhere in India.
57. Fake Institutions: Candidates, who have obtained degrees or diplomas or certificates for various
courses from any Institution declared fake by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi shall
not be eligible for being considered for recruitment to the posts advertised.
58. In case of any disputes, any suites or legal proceedings against the University, the territorial
jurisdiction shall be restricted to the Hon’ble High Court at Patna.
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SECTION F
REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
1. The aspiring applicants satisfying the eligibility criteria in all respect can submit their application
only through ONLINE mode. The Online Applications can be submitted through NTA Website
https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/ during the period from 1st December
2023 (Friday) to 21st December 2023 (Thursday). No documents including the Registration
Slip of Online Application Form are required to be sent in Physical Form. However, all the
applicants are advised to keep a copy of Registration Slip/ Confirmation Page of their
application with them, along with proof of payment for their record.
3. The candidature of such applicants who fail to complete the online application by the stipulated
date will not be considered and rejected. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
4. Those applying in response to this advertisement should satisfy themselves regarding their
eligibility for the post applied for. They must be fulfilling all the eligibility criteria as on the closing
date of online submission of applications, failing which their application will be summarilyrejected.
Required educational qualification/experience should be completed on or before last date of online
submission of application. Recruitment Rules of Mahatma Gandhi Central University as amended
from time to time will be applicable for selection.
5. The candidate must ensure that images of the photo and signature should be as per the Guidelines
mentioned in the ‘Upload Image Instructions’ and are clearly visible in preview at the time of
filling of application in online mode. If photo/signature image is not as per instructions given in the
‘Upload Image Instructions’ in that case, the application will be rejected. Due diligence and care
should be taken while uploading images of photo and signature.
6. In order to fill the application form candidates are required to apply online as per procedure
detailed below. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted. Before filling
and submitting the online form, candidates should download the Information Brochure,
Advertisement and read them carefully. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given
in the Information Brochure and on NTA website. Application Forms not complying with the
instructions are liable to be rejected.
7. In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or the identity is proved to be false at
any time/stage in the future, the candidate shall face penal action as per the law and their
candidature would be treated as cancelled.
8. The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before filling the Online
Application Form(s):
i. The candidates shall ensure their eligibility before filling the Online Application Form. If
found not eligible at a later stage, (s)he stands rejected and no claim will be entertained.
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ii. The Candidate must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online
Application Form are of their own (which cannot be changed later) as communication
may be sent by NTA through E-mail or SMS.
iii. The Candidate should not give the Postal Address, Mobile Number, or e-mail ID of Coaching
Centre in the Online Application Form.
iv. Online submission of application may be done by accessing the NTA official website
https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/
v. Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn once it is submitted successfully.
vi. Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria shall be rejected.
vii. A candidate is allowed to submit only one Application Form for a particular post. If a
candidate submits more than one Application Form for the same post, his/her candidature
for that post is likely to be cancelled. However, a Candidate can apply for more than one
posts for which (s)he is eligible, for which (s)he has to submit separate application online
with payment of prescribed fee separately.
viii. Request for change in any particular in the Application Form shall not be entertained under
any circumstances.
ix. The Candidate has to choose 4 (Four) Cities in order of preference from the List of Cities
given at ANNEXURE - 5 for Examination Centre. The Cities for Examination Centre once
chosen cannot be changed and any request in this regard will not be entertained. NTA will
allocate the Examination Centre in one of the chosen cities, which will be mentioned in the
Admit Card. However, NTA/MGCU may change the chosen city and/or the allocated centre
for logistic and administrative reasons.
1. Fill in the basic information and note down the system generated
Application Number for future reference.
(Important Note: Please note only one e-mail address and one Mobile Number
are valid for one application)
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➢ STEP – 2: Filling of Online Application Form:
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4. Nationality: Indian Nationals.
5. Choice of Examination Cities: The candidate should select any
four cities of their choice in order of preference from the List of
Cities given at ANNEXURE - 5 for his/ her Examination Centre.
Allotment of Centre is System driven and there is no human
intervention.
6. Minority: If applicable, the candidate should select any one of the
Minority Community viz. Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and
Parsi, which is notified under minority community as per Section
2(c) of National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
7. Medium of Question Paper: The Candidates has to choose either
English or Hindi in the Online Application Form as medium for
his/her Question Paper. In case of any ambiguity in translation of any
of the questions, its English Version shall be treated as final.
Note:
• Only one application for one post should be submitted by a candidate.
• Once finally submitted, particulars in certain specific fields may
be changed only during correction window. After that no
communication in this regard would be entertained.
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• Application without photograph shall be rejected. The
photograph need not be attested. Candidates are advised to
take 6 to 8 passport size colour photographs with white
background.
3. Uploading Documents:
SC/ST/Female/Transgender/ PwBD
[minimum disability 40% or above]
Rs.1,000.00 Rs.600.00 Rs.600.00
Note: Processing charges & Goods and Services Tax (GST) are to be paid by the candidate to the
concerned Bank/ Payment Gateway Integrator, as applicable
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1. Method of Fee Payment:
3. Candidates must note that mere deduction of fee from the bank
account is not a proof of fee payment. The payment should be
supported by updated fee and generation of Confirmation page is the
proof of successful submission of Application Form.
4. Important Note:
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and a proof of fee submitted forfuture need.
8. The Candidates are advised to keep the following with them safely,
till the recruitment process is completed:
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ADMIT CARD
• The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their fulfilling/satisfying the
eligibility criteria/conditions laid down.
• The Admit Cards will be uploaded on the NTA Website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and
https://curect.ntaonline.in/. The candidates can download their respective Admit Card(s) from
this Website in due course which will be announced in advance through this portal. The
Candidates has to appear in the Test only in the Exam Centre on the Date and Timing as indicated
in their respective Admit Card(s). They have to check the Admit Card carefully for their Name,
Date of Birth, Gender, Examination Centre Name, City, and Category, etc., as soon as they
download the Admit Card. In case of any discrepancy, they can bring the same to the notice of NTA
forthwith.
• No candidate will be allowed to appear at any Examination Centre, on Date and Timings other
than that allotted to her/him in the Admit card.
• In case candidates are unable to download Admit Cards(s) during the schedule to be announced
later, from the Website, the candidate should approach the Help Line 0120-6895200 between
9:30 am to 6:00 pm on all working days.
• The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow
them during the conduct of the Examination.
• In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate on his/her photograph and
signatures shown in the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately
approach the Help Line between 09:30 am to 6:00 pm on working days. In such cases,
candidates would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card.
However, NTA will take necessary action to make correction in the record later.
• In case of any technical issue or due to a natural disaster, if an examination in a particular shift
has to be rescheduled, NTA may follow the process of normalization of the two test forms as per
policy.
• Allowing the candidates to appear in the test is provisional subject to being found otherwise
eligible at the time of verification of documents and will be called for interview, if found eligible
in all respect.
Important Notes:
a) Candidate may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post.
b) In no case, the duplicate Admit Card for Recruitment Test/Examination would be issued at the
Examination Centres.
c) Candidate must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.
d) Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Card(s) in good condition for future reference.
e) No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose Applications are found to be incomplete for any
reasons (including indistinct/doubtful photographs/unsigned Applications) or who do not fulfill the
eligibility criteria for the examination.
f) Issue of Admit Card(s), however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility, which shall be further
scrutinized at subsequent stages of Recruitment process.
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SECTION G
PROVISIONS RELATING TO
PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITIES (PwBD)
A. Guidelines for conducting Written Examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
above 40% vide letter dated 29 August 2018 from Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment Provisions relating to Persons with Disability (PwBD):
As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwBD)” means a person with long-
term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders
his full and effective participation insociety equally with others.
According to Section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016, “persons with benchmark disabilities” means
a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified
disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where
specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.
Services of a Scribe:
As per the office memorandum of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Reference: F.No.
34-02/2015-DDIII dated August 29, 2018), the PwBD candidates who are visually impaired OR have
a disability in the upper limbs OR have lost fingers/hands thereby preventing them from properly
operating the Computer Based Test platform may avail the services of a scribe (amanuensis).
The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or keying in the answers as per the
directions of the Candidate. A scribe will NEITHER explain the questions NOR suggest any solutions.
PwBD candidates who desire to avail the services of a scribe need to opt for this during the online
registration.
If it is found at any stage that a candidate has availed the services of a scribe and/or availed the
compensatory time but does not possess the extent of disability that warrants the use of a scribe
and/or grant of compensatory time, the candidate will be excluded from the process of evaluation,
ranking, counselling, and admission. In case such a candidate has already been admitted to any
Institution, the admission of the candidate will be cancelled.
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The NTA does not guarantee any change in the category or sub-category (PwBD status) after the
submission ofthe Online Application Form, and in any case, no change will be entertained by NTA.
Candidates must note that the benefit of reservation will be given to them subject to verification of
documents. If it is discovered at any stage that a candidate has used a false/fake/incorrect document,
or has furnished false, incorrect, or incomplete information, in order to avail the benefit of
reservation, then such a candidate shall be excluded from all admission processes. In case such a
candidate has already been given admission, the admission shall stand cancelled.
Note:
1. The minimum degree of disability should be 40% (Benchmark Disability) in order to be eligible
for availing reservation for persons with specified disability.
2. The extent of “specified disability” in a person shall be assessed in accordance with the “Guidelines
for the purpose of assessing the extent of specified disability in a person included under the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016)” notified in the Gazette of India by the Ministry
of Social Justice and Empowerment [Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(Divyangjan)] on 4th January 2018.
3. No change in the category will be entertained after the last date specified by NTA.
B. Guidelines for conducting written examination for persons with specified disabilities covered under
the definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section
2(r) of the said Act, i.e., persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing.
I. These guidelines may be called as Guidelines for conducting written examination for persons with
specified disabilities covered under the definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not
covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e., persons having less than 40% disability
and having difficulty in writing.
II. The facility of scribe and/or compensatory time shall be granted solely to those having difficulty in
writing subject to production of a certificate to the effect that person concerned has limitation to write
and that scribe is essential to write examination on his/her behalf from the competent medical
authority of a Government healthcare institution.
III. The medical authority for the purpose of certification as mentioned in point (II) above should be a
multi-member authority comprising the following:
IV. Compensatory time not less than 20 minutes per hour of the examination should be allowed for
persons who are eligible for getting scribe. In case the duration of the examination is less than an hour,
then the duration of the compensatory time should be allowed on pro-rata basis. Compensatory time
should not be less than 5 minutes and should be in the multiple of 5.
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ANNEXURE – 1
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ANNEXURE – 2
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ANNEXURE – 3
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ANNEXURE – 4
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
This Organization is a Central Government /State Government/ or any other (please specify).
Place:
Date:
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ANNEXURE – 5
Cities for Exam Centres for
MGCU Recruitment Test (Non-Teaching Posts) 2023
State City
Bihar Bhagalpur
Bihar Gaya
Bihar Motihari
Bihar Patna
Odisha Bhubaneswar
Assam Guwahati
Maharashtra Mumbai
Note: NTA/MGCU reserves the right to change any of the above-mentioned Cities that may have been opted by any candidate in his/her Online
Application Form, at a later stage due to logistic reasons and may allot another City to him/her from his/her Choices of Cities, given in the
Online Application Form.
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ANNEXURE – 6
Signature
Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a
Paste Photo Government health care institution
Name & Designation
Name of Government Hospital/Health Care Centre with Seal
Place:
Date:
[Note: Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/disability (e.g., Visual Impairment –
Ophthalmologist, Locomotor disability – Orthopedic Specialist/PMR)]
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ANNEXURE – 7
provide the service of scribe/reader/lab assistant for the undersigned for taking the aforesaid
examination.
In case, subsequently it is found that his/her qualification is not as declared by the undersigned
and is beyond my qualification, I shall forfeit my right to the post and claims relating thereto.
Place:
Date:
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ANNEXURE - 8
1. Prescribed Examination Fee (please see the Information at a Glance) can be paid through any Bank/
Payment Gateway in any Payment Mode mentioned below. The service/processing charges per
transaction & GST applicable thereon are to be paid by the candidate to the Bank/Payment Gateway
concerned at the time of transaction [except for payment made through Debit Card (Visa/Master)]:
Sl. Mode of
HDFC BANK IDBI Bank
No Payment
Rs.25.5/- for SBI & HDFC
Txn
Rs.10.5/- for Axis Bank
MSF for processing Txn
HDFC NIL Charge
Net through Net Banking: Rs.15/- for Kotak Bank
1
Banking Txn
Rs.9/- for all other bank
Txn
Transaction
0.40% of transaction value
upto
0% upto Rs.2000/-
Debit HDFC or Rs.2000/- MSF for processing
2
Cards Other Banks Transaction any Debit Cards:
0.90% of Transaction
above 0% value more than
Rs.2000/- Rs.2000/-
Unified
Payment UPI Transaction
4 Interface Nil Nil Per Transaction
Charges:
Charge
(UPI)
2. Helplines:
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3. NTA Helpdesk Contact details (incase the payment related issues are not resolved through the above-
mentioned Helplines of the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator):
Email : [email protected]
Phone No. 011-40759000
4. Procedure to raise payment related Grievance:
a. After (successful completion of Step - 4, Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should be
downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The Confirmation
Page of the online Application Form could be generated only after successful payment by the
Candidate.
b. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed Fee, then the
candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the helpline
number and email given in Annexure – 8 of the Information Brochure), for ensuring the
successful payment.
c. Inspite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate may contact
NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate may pay second time.
d. However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of said
transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which the duplicate
payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.
5. Information to be provided by the Candidate while raising any payment related query/grievance
through QRS/Email/Helplines:
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ANNEXURE – 9
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[email protected]
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