NCMEI Recruitment 2026: 20 Deputy Secretary and Various Posts – Apply Offline @ education.gov.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The pay scales are based on 6th CPC; salary will be fixed as per the corresponding 7th CPC scale upon appointment.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• The official notification does not prescribe a minimum educational qualification. Eligibility is determined by the post held or years of regular service in specified pay band and grade pay. Only serving officers of Government and public bodies are eligible to apply.
• Deputy Secretary: Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department, OR with 5 years' regular service in PB-3 (Rs. 15,600–39,100) with GP Rs. 6,600 or equivalent.
• Senior Principal Private Secretary: Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department, OR with 5 years' regular service in PB-3 (Rs. 15,600–39,100) with GP Rs. 6,600 or equivalent.
• Under Secretary: Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR with 5 years' regular service in PB-3 (Rs. 15,600–39,100) with GP Rs. 5,400 or equivalent, OR with 6 years' regular service in PB-2 (Rs. 9,300–34,800) with GP Rs. 4,800 or equivalent.
• Section Officer: Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR with 5 years' regular service in PB-2 (Rs. 9,300–34,800) with GP Rs. 4,200 or equivalent. Eligible from Central/State Govt, UT, Universities, PSU, statutory/autonomous bodies.
• Private Secretary: Same eligibility as Section Officer.
• Personal Assistant, Accountant, Librarian, Urdu Translator: Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR with 6 years' regular service in PB-1 (Rs. 5,200–20,200) with GP Rs. 2,800 or equivalent, OR with 10 years' regular service in PB-1 with GP Rs. 2,400 or equivalent.
• Reader/Upper Division Clerk: Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR with 5 years' regular service in PB-1 (Rs. 5,200–20,200) with GP Rs. 2,000 or equivalent, OR with 8 years' regular service in PB-1 with GP Rs. 1,900 or equivalent.
• Multi Tasking Staff: Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department.
• Relaxation for Deputy Secretary & Under Secretary: Under an order dated 23 March 2026 (F. No. 7-2/2026-MC), the qualifying service prescribed in NCMEI Recruitment Rules, 2016 is relaxed by two years for these two posts. Officers holding analogous posts in any cadre may also be considered if they possess experience of working with quasi-judicial bodies. This is a one-time measure and not a precedent.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The notification does not prescribe a formal selection process or examination. Since applications are for deputation, the screening is based on:
• Verification of eligibility and service records by the forwarding authority.
• Forwarding authority must certify that no vigilance case is pending or contemplated, and no major/minor penalty has been imposed during the last 10 years.
• Applications received after the due date, without requisite documents, or otherwise incomplete will be summarily rejected.
• An advance copy of the application will not be entertained.
• A selected candidate will not be allowed to withdraw candidature on any ground.
• Period of Deputation: Ordinarily not exceeding 5 years, governed by DoPT OM No. 6/08/2009-Establishment(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 and OM No. 2/11/2017-Establishment(Pay-II) dated 24.11.2017 as amended.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application in prescribed format (Annexure II) – 3 hard copies.
• Attested copies of latest 5-year APAR (each page attested by officer not below Under Secretary rank).
• DE / Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
• Statement showing any major/minor penalty imposed during last 10 years.
• Integrity Certificate.
• Cadre Clearance.
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
• Instructions:
• Write the name of the post applied for at the top of the application.
• Send through proper channel with forwarding authority certification.
• Soft copy (PDF) may also be emailed to [email protected] within the same time limit.
• Only willing and eligible officers who can be spared immediately on selection should be forwarded.
• Any extension of the last date will be notified on the Ministry of Education website.
• Contact for queries: Tel. 011-2334 0407, Email: [email protected]

Important Links

• Download NCMEI Vacancy Circular 2026 Official Notification PDF (Advt No. 7-4/2026-MC)
• Visit Ministry of Education Official Website

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How to submit the NCMEI deputation application?

• Send 3 hard copies of the application in prescribed format (Annexure II) through proper channel to Shri B. K. Mahanta, Director, Ministry of Education, Room No. 6 A, 4th Floor, Jeevandeep Building, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001. A soft copy (PDF) may also be emailed to [email protected].

Is there an application fee for NCMEI Recruitment 2026?

• The official notification does not state any application fee for these deputation posts.

What is the employment nature of the NCMEI 20 vacancies?

• These are deputation posts – temporary in nature. Deputy Secretary, Senior Principal Private Secretary, and Under Secretary are filled on pure deputation. The remaining 8 posts (Section Officer and below) are filled on deputation including short-term contract. The period of deputation ordinarily does not exceed 5 years.

What is the salary structure for NCMEI Recruitment 2026?

• Pay scales are based on 6th CPC bands ranging from Rs. 5,200–20,200 (PB-1, GP Rs. 1,800) for Multi Tasking Staff to Rs. 15,600–39,100 (PB-3, GP Rs. 7,600) for Deputy Secretary and Senior Principal Private Secretary. Salary will be fixed as per the corresponding 7th CPC scale.