Contractual / Regular

NCSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
DirectorLaw OfficerAssistant DirectorResearch OfficerAccountant
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
11 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level 6 to Level 12 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 2,09,200)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Dec 11, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 Oct – 11 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

Director (03 posts): Officers holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-11; Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with Statistics); 8 years research/survey experience in social welfare.
Law Officer (01 post): Officers holding analogous post, or 5 years in Level-10, or 6 years in Level-8; Master's in Law with 5 years research/teaching experience, or Bachelor's in Law with 7 years experience, or 7 years in State Judicial Service, or 7 years as practicing Advocate.
Assistant Director (05 posts): Officers holding analogous post or 2 years in Level-8; Master's Degree in relevant social science discipline with 3 years research/survey experience.
Research Officer (01 post): Officers holding analogous post or 2 years in Level-7; Master's Degree in relevant discipline with 2 years research/survey experience.
Accountant (01 post): Senior Secretariat Assistants with 8 years regular service and ISTM Cash & Accounts training, or officers in Level-5 (6 years) / Level-4 (8 years) with ISTM training and 2 years cash/accounts/budget experience.

Age Limit & Relaxations

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

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Proper Channel Scrutiny & Vigilance Clearance

OfflineQualifying Only

APAR Dossier Evaluation & Selection Committee Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted strictly on deputation basis (including short-term contract) in accordance with DoPT guidelines. Applications received through proper channel undergo verification of eligibility, evaluation of APAR grading for the preceding 5 years, vigilance clearance, and assessment by the Selection Committee/UPSC.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Component
APAR Grading & Service Record
Domain Experience & Research Credentials
Vigilance Clearance & Cadre Release

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.

Officers in the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) operate within a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution of India. Duties involve monitoring statutory safeguards, inquiring into specific complaints regarding discrimination or rights deprivation, evaluating developmental policies for Scheduled Castes, and drafting reports submitted to the President of India. Work adheres strictly to Central Secretariat timings (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday) in an administrative and quasi-judicial environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Primary postings are located at NCSC Headquarters in Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi, with regional directorate assignments across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Agartala, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Lucknow. Deputation tenure is ordinarily 3 to 4 years, governed by DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay I) dated 17.06.2010. Officers receive central deputation allowances as applicable.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputation is an ex-cadre tenure appointment. Officers maintain their lien and seniority in their parent departments and remain eligible for Next Below Rule (NBR) or proforma promotions in their parent cadre. In the case of Law Officer, absorption into the permanent Commission cadre may be considered for Central or State Government officers subject to statutory rules.

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 / Unreserved11
Total Vacancies11 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Director: Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200); Law Officer: Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700); Assistant Director: Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500); Research Officer: Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100); Accountant: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400).

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6 to Level 12. Terms and conditions of deputation governed as per DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay I) dated 17.06.2010 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. Obtain the official Bio-Data / Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-II) from the notification circular.
  2. Fill out the proforma completely, providing comprehensive details of educational qualifications, service history, regular pay scales held, and achievements.
  3. Submit the application through proper channel to the parent Ministry, Department, or Cadre Controlling Authority.
  4. The parent department forwards the application packet along with up-to-date APAR dossiers for the last 5 years, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Integrity Certificate, and Major/Minor Penalties statement for the preceding 10 years.
  5. Forward the complete packet within 60 days from publication in Employment News to: Under Secretary (Admin), National Commission for Scheduled Castes, 5th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for deputation applications.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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