Contractual / Regular

MHA Manager Grade-II Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Manager Grade-IIManager Grade-II (Departmental Canteen)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Age Limit
Not exceeding 56 Years as on 26.11.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

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Starts

Sep 30, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 26, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window30 Sep – 26 Nov 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 of the Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories fulfilling the following conditions:

  • Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
  • With 6 years regular service in posts in Level 5 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300); OR
  • With 10 years regular service in posts in Level 4 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100); AND
  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Studies, Economics, or Public Administration from a recognized university or institute; AND
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts/accounting work in any Government Office, PSU, Autonomous, or Statutory Organisation.
  • Departmental Assistant Manager-cum-Store Keeper in Level 4 with 10 years regular service will also be considered along with outsiders (treated as promotion if selected).

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (26.11.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Cadre Scrutiny & Vigilance Clearance

Administrative ScrutinyQualifying Only

APAR / ACR Dossier Evaluation (Last 5 Years)

Dossier EvaluationQualifying Only

Selection Committee Evaluation

Committee ReviewMerit Scored

Selection will be made on deputation basis through administrative scrutiny of applications received through proper channel. The Ministry of Home Affairs Selection Committee will evaluate candidates based on their service records, ACR/APAR gradings for the last 5 years, vigilance status, integrity certificate, and relevant accounting experience. No written exam or public interview test is conducted. Deputation tenure will ordinarily not exceed 3 years.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Component
Cadre Seniority & Regular Service in Qualifying Grade
Relevant Academic Qualifications in Commerce / Administration
Accounts & Financial Management Experience
APAR / ACR Performance Record & Integrity Profile

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.

Manager Grade-II in the Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Proper) oversees the day-to-day catering, accounting, and administrative operations of the departmental canteen located at Kartavya Bhawan-03, New Delhi. Daily responsibilities include managing provisions procurement, supervising cooking and hygiene staff, monitoring cash collections and daily sales ledgers, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with DoPT canteen guidelines. The work culture is administrative and desk-cum-operational during standard central ministry working hours.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is on deputation basis ordinarily for a period of up to three (03) years, stationed in New Delhi at Kartavya Bhawan-03. Deputation pay and allowances are regulated as per DoPT OM No. 2/29/91-Estt(Pay-II). The deputationist retains lien in their parent department and will repatriate upon completion of the tenure.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Since this is an ex-cadre deputation post for external candidates, there is no direct departmental promotion hierarchy within MHA for deputationists. However, for departmental Assistant Manager-cum-Store Keepers in Level 4 with 10 years regular service who apply, selection will be treated as promotion to Manager Grade-II (Level 6).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory Forwarding Through Proper Channel: Applications must strictly be submitted through the Cadre Controlling Authority / Head of Office. Direct personal submissions without proper channel forwarding and APARs will be summarily rejected.
  • Irrevocable Candidature Rule: Once selected by the Ministry of Home Affairs, officers will not be permitted to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
  • Deputation Age Limit Ceiling: Candidates must not exceed 56 years of age as on the closing date (26.11.2026).
  • Mandatory Documents Checklist: The application must be accompanied by ACR/APAR dossiers of the last 5 years, a Vigilance Certificate, and an Integrity Certificate from the competent authority.

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

  • Unreserved / Deputation1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level 6 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) plus admissible central government allowances and deputation allowance as per DoPT norms.

General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Level 6 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400). Pay and allowances will be regulated in accordance with DoPT O.M. No. 2/29/91-Estt(Pay-II) dated 05.01.1994 as amended from time to time.

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 official application proforma (Annexure-I and Annexure-II) from the Ministry of Home Affairs website at www.mha.gov.in.
  2. Fill out the bio-data application form completely in duplicate, providing chronological employment history, educational qualifications, and accounts experience.
  3. Obtain the official employer certificate from the Cadre Controlling Authority / Head of Office verifying the service particulars and confirming that the official can be spared immediately upon selection.
  4. Attach attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, a Vigilance Certificate, and an Integrity Certificate.
  5. Forward the complete application dossier through proper channel to Section Officer (Admin-II), Room No. 35076, Kartavya Bhawan-03, New Delhi - 110001 to reach latest by 26.11.2026 (Thursday).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying on deputation basis.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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

Officers of Central/State Govts or UTs holding analogous posts on regular basis, or with 6 years regular service in Pay Level 5, or 10 years in Level 4, possessing a Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business Studies/Economics/Public Administration and 2 years accounting experience, aged up to 56 years as on 26.11.2026, are eligible.

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