CPDO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: 1 Upper Division Clerk – Apply Offline @ dahd.gov.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Upper Division Clerk:
• Option A: Official of the Central Government or State Government holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
• Option B: Officials with eight years of regular service in the post of Lower Division Clerk (Pay Scale Rs.5200-20200, Grade Pay Rs.1900 pre-revised, Level-2 as per 7th CPC).
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent in either case.
• Additional Conditions:
• The post is open only to serving officials of Central Government or State Governments.
• Application must be forwarded through the proper channel with endorsement of the Head of Office.
• Head of Office must certify that no vigilance case is pending or contemplated against the applicant and must state the applicant's integrity.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection for this post is done on deputation basis from eligible officers serving in the Central Government or State Governments. The selection involves:
• Scrutiny of Applications: Applications received after the due date, without APARs, or otherwise incomplete will not be considered.
• Verification of Credentials: Service records, APARs, and endorsements from the Head of Office will be verified.
• Merit-based Selection: Eligible officials will be screened based on service profile, APAR performance, and suitability for the Upper Division Clerk role.
• No written examination or interview is mandated in the notification. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for this recruitment process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application in the Prescribed Proforma (Neatly Typed) for the Post of Upper Division Clerk
• Recent Passport-Size Colour Photograph Affixed on the Application Proforma
• Duly Attested Copies of Up-to-Date Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the Last Five Years
• Employer's Endorsement by the Head of Office with Signature and Official Seal Certifying Integrity and No Pending Vigilance Case
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate from a Recognized University (Attested Copy)
• Service and Experience Certificate for Lower Division Clerk Post, Level-2 (if applying under the 8-year LDC service clause)
• Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• How to Apply Offline:
• Fill the application in the proforma attached to the official notice, neatly typed.
• Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph in the space provided on the proforma.
• Enclose duly attested copies of up-to-date APARs for the last five years.
• Send through proper channel in a cover super-scribed "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF UPPER DIVISION CLERK".
• Send within 60 days of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
• Ensure the application reaches by 8 January 2027.
• Send to: The Director, Central Poultry Development Organization (NR), Chandigarh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Industrial Area, Phase-I, Chandigarh-160002.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download CPDO Upper Division Clerk Official Notification PDF (Advt No. C.P.D.O.(NR)/Chd./2026/149) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit CPDO Official Website (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the application fee for CPDO Upper Division Clerk post?

• The official notification does not specify any application fee for the Upper Division Clerk recruitment.

What is the salary structure for CPDO UDC post?

• The pay scale is Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay Rs.2400 (pre-revised), corresponding to Level-4 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs.25,500 – Rs.81,100), plus deputation allowance as per Government of India rules.

What is the eligibility for CPDO Upper Division Clerk recruitment?

• Candidates must be serving Central/State Government officials either holding an analogous post on regular basis, or with eight years regular service as Lower Division Clerk (Level-2), and must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.