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NDMA Young Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Forest Fire Risk Management Post

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Sep. 4, 2026
Young Consultant (Forest Fire Risk Management)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 4, 2026

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Starts

Aug 17, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 6, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window17 Aug – 6 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Young Consultant (Forest Fire Risk Management) at NDMA, New Delhi:
Educational Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Disaster Management / Bio-Science / Forestry / Agriculture / Environmental Science / Atmospheric Science / GIS / Geography / Geology / Climatology from a recognized University.
Experience Requirement: 3 months to 1 year of post-qualification experience in relevant fields such as disaster management, environmental sciences, forestry, GIS/remote sensing, or technical content writing/reporting.
Project Scope: Supporting NDMA in the ground-level execution, tracking, and mitigation of forest fires across 19 States and 144 vulnerable districts in India.
Tenure: 1 year contractual engagement, extendable up to 1 additional year based on annual appraisal.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for Young Consultant is 35 years as on the last date of application submission. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Document Scrutiny

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OfflineMerit Scored

The selection process follows a merit-based evaluation:
1. Document Screening: Applications received on the NDMA portal are scrutinized against academic qualifications (Post Graduate degree) and 3 to 12 months relevant professional experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview/interaction before the NDMA Expert Selection Committee at NDMA Bhawan, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi.
3. Appointment: Selected candidate is engaged for 1 year, reporting to the Advisor (Policy & Planning), NDMA.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

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Operating directly from NDMA Bhawan, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, the Young Consultant works within the Policy & Planning Division on high-impact national disaster risk reduction initiatives. The role involves coordinating the national Forest Fire Mitigation Project spanning 19 vulnerable States and 144 districts, analyzing real-time satellite fire alerts (FSI / NASA FIRMS), preparing policy briefs, organizing inter-ministerial reviews, and tracking ground-level mitigation interventions under the direct mentorship of senior disaster management advisors.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at NDMA Headquarters, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi - 110029. Contractual engagement is for an initial tenure of 1 year, extendable up to 1 additional year based on performance review or till the project concludes. Contract may be terminated with 1 month's notice from either side.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual consultancy position with fixed compensation. Does not confer any claim for permanent appointment or regularization in NDMA. However, working at NDMA provides premier policy credentials for future UN agencies (UNDP, UNDRR), international development banks (World Bank, ADB), state disaster management authorities (SDMAs), and environmental consulting firms.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Portal-Only Application: Applications must be submitted strictly through the NDMA online job portal (ndma.gov.in) on or before 06.09.2026. No physical applications or email submissions are accepted.
  • Mandatory Relevant Experience: Candidates must demonstrate at least 3 months to 1 year of post-qualification experience in disaster management, forestry, GIS, environmental science, or technical content writing.
  • Original Certificate Verification: Educational degrees and experience certificates will be strictly cross-verified with original documents prior to interview.
  • Helpline Support: Applicants facing technical difficulties during online submission can contact the NDMA helpline at 9873997934.

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 / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected Young Consultant receives a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹35,000/- under the Policy & Planning Division of NDMA. The position is purely contractual for a duration of 1 year (extendable up to 2 years).

Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹35,000/- per month. No other allowances such as HRA, DA, or transport allowance are admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying online on the NDMA portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The last date to submit the online application on the NDMA portal (ndma.gov.in) is 06 September 2026.

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