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.
NDMA Young Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Forest Fire Risk Management Post
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 4, 2026
Starts
Aug 17, 2026
Deadline
Sep 6, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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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.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Personal Interview / Technical Interaction
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.
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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.
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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.
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Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
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Nil. No application fee is charged for applying online on the NDMA portal.
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Sep 4, 2026
Starts
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Deadline
Sep 6, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Application & Document Scrutiny
Personal Interview / Technical Interaction
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.
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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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