Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India
Contractual / Regular

ORGI Research Officer Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 22, 2026
Assistant Registrar General (Map)Research Officer (Map)Research Officer (Drawing)Research Officer (Language) / LinguistMap Analyst

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Postgraduate112
Diploma58
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
26 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level 8 to Level 12 (₹47,600 - ₹2,09,200)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years as on closing date
Job Location
Delhi53All India17+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 3, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window3 Oct – 2 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

Eligibility criteria by post for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract):

  • Assistant Registrar General (Map) (Level 12): Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis or with 5 years regular service in Level-11, possessing a Master's Degree in Geography / Applied Geography / Geoinformatics / Remote Sensing & GIS with 3 years work/research/teaching experience in GIS or Remote Sensing.
  • Research Officer (Map / Drawing / Language) (Level 10): Officers holding analogous posts or with 5 years service in Level-8 (or 8 years in Level-7), possessing relevant Master's Degree in Geography/Geoinformatics/Linguistics or Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture with requisite professional experience.
  • Map Analyst (Level 8): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years service in GP 4800 / Level-8 or 3 years in GP 4600 / Level-7, possessing Master's Degree in Geography or Diploma in Civil/Architecture with 2–4 years experience in Computer Assisted Cartography/GIS.

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.

Administrative & Cadre Clearance Scrutiny

Offline/Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Departmental Selection Committee Evaluation & Empanelment

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through the Departmental Selection Committee evaluation. Eligible nominations received through proper channel with complete cadre clearance, vigilance certification, 10-year penalty statement, and 5-year APAR grading benchmarks are evaluated based on service records, domain experience, and administrative suitability. Empanelled officers are appointed on deputation (including short-term contract).

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentEvaluation of preceding 5 years Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR 2020-21 to 2024-25)
Evaluation ComponentVigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and record of major/minor penalties in preceding 10 years
Evaluation ComponentDemonstrated technical experience in Computer Assisted Cartography, GIS, remote sensing, or linguistic research
Evaluation ComponentOverall administrative capability, technical competence, and suitability for Census mapping operations

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.

The Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, operates from Janganana Bhawan, Man Singh Road, New Delhi, and its network of Directorates of Census Operations across States/UTs. Officers in the Map Division, Drawing Section, and Language Division spearhead nationwide cartographic demarcation, GIS-based administrative boundary mapping, digital census atlas production, spatial data infrastructure, and linguistic surveys for the decennial Census of India (Census 2027). The work environment is deeply analytical, data-centric, and policy-critical, with regular coordination between Central Ministries, state survey departments, and scientific organizations.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Positions are located at the Office of the Registrar General, India in New Delhi (Janganana Bhawan) and various Directorates of Census Operations across States/UTs. The deputation (including short-term contract) tenure is initially for a period of 3 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. In accordance with DoPT deputation rules, officers retain lien and seniority in their parent cadre with applicable central deputation allowances or parent pay plus deputation allowance.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputationists retain substantive cadre lien and seniority in their parent Central/State Government, UT administration, university, or PSU cadre. Promotions occur in the parent service according to parent cadre recruitment rules and departmental promotion committee (DPC) cycles. As specified in the circular, deputationists are not eligible for consideration for promotion within ORGI during the deputation tenure.

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

  • Assistant Registrar General (Map)01
  • Research Officer (Map)12
  • Research Officer (Drawing)03
  • Research Officer (Language) / Linguist01
  • Map Analyst09
Total Vacancies26 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
• Assistant Registrar General (Map): Level 12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)
• Research Officer (Map, Drawing, Language): Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500)
• Map Analyst: Level 8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100)

Pay regulated in terms of DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 as amended from time to time. Initial period of deputation is 3 years or until further orders.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible officers from Central/State Govts, UT Administrations, Universities, Research Institutions, PSUs, Statutory or Autonomous Bodies must download the prescribed Bio-data proforma (Annexure-II) from the official website at www.censusindia.gov.in.
  2. Fill out the curriculum vitae proforma in duplicate, attaching self-attested copies of certificates in support of educational qualifications and experience.
  3. Route the application through proper channel along with mandatory endorsements from the Cadre Controlling Authority: (i) Cadre Clearance Certificate, (ii) Vigilance Clearance / Integrity Certificate, (iii) Statement of Major/Minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years, and (iv) Attested photocopies of APARs for the preceding 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
  4. The lending department must forward the completed dossier to: The Under Secretary, Admin-III Section, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Janganana Bhawan, 3rd Floor, 2-A Mansingh Road, New Delhi – 110011.
  5. Applications must reach the forwarding address within 60 days of publication of the circular in Employment News (closing on or before 02 December 2026).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is payable for deputation applications).

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