Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Contractual / Regular

NCSC Deputy Inspector General Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Deputy Inspector General of Police

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Pay Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600/- per month)
Age Limit
As per IPS Deputation Rules (Max 56 Years)
Job Location
Delhi79New Delhi79

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 28 Oct 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

Applications are invited on a deputation basis amongst serving officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) who hold the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) or are empanelled/eligible for appointment to the DIG level, possessing requisite seniority, vigilance clearance, and adequate field-level operational experience.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria and service limits are regulated by the IPS Central Deputation Tenure Policy, with the officer ordinarily required to be below 56 years of age 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.

Cadre Clearance & Vigilance Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

MHA & NCSC Empanelment Committee Review

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be finalized through administrative scrutiny and empanelment by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). Nominations forwarded by State Governments and Central Police Organizations with cadre clearance and clear vigilance records will be evaluated based on the officer's APAR dossiers, field-level policing experience, and suitability for investigative functions under the NCSC mandate.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
APAR Track Record & Merit History40 MarksAssessment of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) and consistent outstanding/very good gradings across field postings
Field-Level Operational & Law Enforcement Experience25 MarksProven operational capability in district policing, investigation of sensitive atrocities cases, and maintenance of public order
Understanding of Constitutional & Legal Safeguards for SCs20 MarksKnowledge of Article 338 of the Constitution, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, and commission inquiry procedures
Vigilance & Integrity Clearance15 MarksUnblemished service record with clear vigilance status from the cadre-controlling state government and MHA

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Senior leadership role at the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) headquarters in Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi. The DIG of Police heads the investigation wing, overseeing inquiries into complaints of atrocities, violations of constitutional safeguards, and denial of rights to Scheduled Castes across India. The officer coordinates directly with state Director Generals of Police (DGPs), conducts spot inquiries into major atrocity incidents, issues summons/notices, and tenders recommendations to the Commission and Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Operates in an executive administrative environment with periodic all-India investigative travel.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Central deputation tenure is governed by the IPS Tenure Policy, typically spanning 3 to 5 years. Deputation can be curtailed or extended subject to mutual consent of MHA, NCSC, and the parent state cadre.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The post is at the rank of Deputy Inspector General (Level 13A). Successful central deputation at the DIG level fulfills central staffing requirements and enhances profile credentials for subsequent central empanelment and promotion to Inspector General (IG / Level 14) in the officer's parent state cadre or Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Cadre Clearance Mandatory: Individual direct applications are not entertained; nominations must be routed through the State Chief Secretary or Cadre Controlling Authority.
  • Vigilance Status Intimation: State governments must specifically certify the vigilance status and integrity certificate of the nominated officer.
  • Strict 30-Day Window: Nominations must reach the Ministry of Home Affairs within 30 days from the date of issue (by October 28, 2026).
  • Jurisdiction Exclusions: As noted in the circular, state chief secretaries of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Mizoram & UTs are addressed separately via AGMUT cadre channels.

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

  • Deputation / IPS Cadre1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600/- per month) plus Deputation Duty Allowance, DA, HRA, and medical facilities admissible to senior IPS officers on central deputation.

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 13A plus central deputation allowance and usual entitlements.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible and willing Indian Police Service (IPS) officers must submit their application / biodata through proper channel to their respective State Government Cadre Controlling Authority or Central Police Organization.
  2. The State Government / Cadre Authority must verify the officer's service particulars, certify that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated, and provide certified copies of APARs for the preceding five years.
  3. Cadre controlling authorities must forward completed nominations to the Under Secretary (IPS.III), Ministry of Home Affairs, Kartavya Bhavan 3, Janpath, New Delhi (E-mail: [email protected]) within 30 days of issuance of the circular (by 28.10.2026).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is no application fee for applying on deputation.

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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.

Serving Indian Police Service (IPS) officers having requisite seniority, clear vigilance record, and adequate field-level operational experience eligible for DIG rank (Level 13A) can apply on deputation.

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