NCST Recruitment 2026: 2 Deputy Director – Apply Offline @ ncst.nic.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Pay Regulation: The salary of the selected officer will be regulated in accordance with DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2008-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other applicable Central Government allowances will be payable as per rules.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• The following candidates are eligible to apply for the Deputy Director post on deputation basis:
• Eligible Applicants: Officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, Public Sector Undertakings, recognised Universities or recognised research institutions.
• Condition (a)(i): Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
• Condition (a)(ii): With five years' regular service rendered in Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Educational Qualification: Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with Statistics) from a recognised University or Institute.
• Experience: Two years' experience of conducting survey or research in the field of social welfare, including data analysis and preparation of reports.
• Age Limit: Maximum 56 years as on 11 January 2027 (closing date of receipt of applications).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Screening of Applications: All applications received on or before 11 January 2027 will be screened for eligibility against the prescribed qualification, experience, and age criteria.
• Deputation Terms Approval: Eligible officers will be evaluated by NCST in consultation with the lending department. Only officers whose services can be spared immediately on selection will be considered.
• Final Selection: Selection will be made on deputation basis for an initial period of four (4) years, which may be curtailed or extended depending on requirement, subject to consent of the officer and approval of the lending department.
• Period of Deputation: Total deputation period, including deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before, shall ordinarily not exceed four years.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Applicants must enclose the following documents with their application:
• Application filled in the prescribed format at Annexure (Performa for Application for the Post of Deputy Director)
• Attested photocopies of complete ACRs/APARs for the last five (5) years
• Vigilance clearance certificate
• Separate integrity certificate
• Statement showing details of major and minor penalties imposed (if any) during the last 10 years
• Certificate filled in by the parent office / department

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Fill the application in the prescribed Annexure format.
• Obtain the certificate from the parent office / department.
• Forward the application through proper channel by email to the NCST Division email address.
• Send the hard copy with all signed and attested documents by post to Sh. Tajinder Singh Bal, Under Secretary, NCST Division, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Gate No. 2, Ground Floor, Jeevan Tara Building, Ashoka Road, Patel Chowk, New Delhi – 110001.
• All emails and hard copies must reach on or before 11 January 2027.

Important Instructions

• Applications received after the last date or found incomplete will not be considered.
• Applications not accompanied by all requisite documents will not be entertained.
• Eligibility conditions can also be verified on the Ministry of Tribal Affairs website (www.tribal.nic.in).
• Read the full Download NCST Advt No. 20025/35/2023-NCST Official Notification PDF before applying for complete conditions and annexure format.

• Download NCST Advt No. 20025/35/2023-NCST Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. Is there an application fee for the NCST Deputy Director post?

• No, the official notification does not mention any application fee for this deputation recruitment. There is no fee to be paid by candidates.

5. What is the salary structure for the Deputy Director post?

• The selected officer will be placed at Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 per month) plus applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance. Pay is regulated as per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2008-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.

6. What documents must be enclosed with the NCST application?

• Candidates must enclose the prescribed Annexure application format, attested ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, statement of penalties for the last 10 years, and the certificate from the parent office / department.

Important Links

• Official Source: This information is based on the official notification of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Advertisement No. 20025/35/2023-NCST, dated 3 November 2026. Candidates must verify all details from the original notification before applying.

• Download NCST Advt No. 20025/35/2023-NCST Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit NCST Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.