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IWAI Principal Private Secy Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Principal Private Secretary

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700)
Age Limit
Up to 56 Years
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh28Noida3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Dec 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 7 Dec 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Officers under Central/State Govts. / Statutory or Autonomous bodies / Public Sector Undertakings: (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR (ii) Holding post in Level 7 or Level 8 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Pre-revised PB-2, Rs. 9300-34800 + GP Rs. 4600) with 7 years’ regular service.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of application.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Service Records, 5-Year APARs & Vigilance Clearance

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection Committee Evaluation / Deputation Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications received through proper channel will be scrutinized against analogous cadre service criteria. The Selection Committee will evaluate candidates based on their curriculum vitae, last 5 years' APAR gradings (from 2021-22 onwards), vigilance clearance, and executive secretarial competence.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Analogous / Feeder Cadre Service BenchmarkMandatory EligibilityHolding analogous post on regular basis, or post in Level 7 / Level 8 with 7 years' regular service in government/PSU/autonomous body.
APAR Performance Benchmark (Last 5 Years)Core Merit FilterCertified APAR dossiers from 2021-22 onwards demonstrating consistent Very Good / Outstanding grading.
Administrative Integrity & Vigilance ClearanceClearance ThresholdClear vigilance clearance certificate confirming no disciplinary proceedings are pending or contemplated, and clear integrity certification.
Executive Secretarial CompetenceTechnical CompetenceDemonstrated capability in managing top-level executive offices, parliamentary affairs, confidential records, and inter-ministerial liaison.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways responsible for the development, maintenance, and regulation of National Waterways (NWs) across India. The Principal Private Secretary (PPS) operates at the IWAI Headquarters in Noida, providing senior executive secretarial support to the Chairperson/Vice-Chairman/Secretary. Duties involve managing confidential correspondence, coordinating board and parliamentary matters, scheduling high-level inter-ministerial meetings, and liaising with regional offices along national waterway corridors.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at IWAI Head Office, A-13, Sector-1, Noida - 201301 (U.P.), with all-India transfer liability. Deputation tenure is initially for 3 years, extendable as per standard Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) norms.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This post is filled on a deputation basis; parent cadre seniority and promotion rights are preserved in the officer's parent department. Serving as a Level 11 PPS in a statutory central maritime authority provides valuable central deputation exposure for subsequent empanelment and senior administrative secretary posts.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Cadre Restriction: Vacancy is strictly for in-service officers of Central/State Govts, PSUs, or Statutory/Autonomous bodies holding analogous posts or Level 7/8 with 7 years service; open-market private candidates cannot apply.
  • Mandatory Dossier Enclosures: Applications must be submitted through proper channel along with certified APARs for the last 5 years (2021-22 onwards), vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and employer certificate.
  • Postal Dispatch: Physical application must reach Assistant Secretary (Admn. & Estt.), IWAI, Noida within 45 days from publication in Employment News via Registered/Speed Post only.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Level 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700).

Level 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Basic Pay Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700). Initial deputation tenure is for 3 years for posting at IWAI Noida. Leased accommodation and medical reimbursement provided as per rules of the Authority.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application proforma attached to Employment Notice No. IWAI-17011/4/2026-ADMIN RECTT from the official website (www.iwai.gov.in).
  2. Complete the application form in Hindi or English, affix a self-attested photograph, and attach self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates.
  3. Submit the application through proper channel to the parent office/cadre controlling authority. If delay is anticipated, an advance copy may be sent directly before the closing date.
  4. The parent authority must verify the particulars, certify that no vigilance/disciplinary case is pending, and forward the application along with attested copies of APARs for the last 5 years (from 2021-2022 onwards), integrity certificate, and no penalty statement.
  5. The closed envelope superscribed “Application for the post of Principal Private Secretary (PPS) on deputation basis, against Employment Notice No. IWAI-17011/4/2026-ADMIN RECTT Dated 23.10.2026” must reach: The Assistant Secretary (Admn. & Estt.), Inland Waterways Authority of India, A-13, Sector-1, Noida - 201301 (U.P.) by Registered Post / Speed Post only, within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News (on or before 07 December 2026).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying on deputation.

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Officers of Central/State Governments, PSUs, or Statutory/Autonomous bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis, or holding posts in Level 7 or Level 8 (pre-revised PB-2 + GP Rs. 4600) with at least 7 years of regular service.

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