Central Administrative Tribunal
Contractual / Regular

TRIFED General Manager Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 15, 2026
General Manager

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Pay Level 13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900/-)
Age Limit
As per Central Deputation Guidelines (Serving Level-13 AIS / Group 'A' Officers)
Job Location
Assam22Guwahati9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 15, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 Oct – 16 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Officers in the pay Level-13 from the All India Services (IAS/IPS/IFoS) or any Organized Group 'A' Services of the Government of India (participating under Central Staffing Scheme) eligible for appointment at Deputy Secretary / Director level under the Central Staffing Scheme. Officers must have completed the mandatory 'Cooling off' period after any previous stint on deputation.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria governed by Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Central Deputation guidelines for serving officers of All India Services and Organized Group 'A' Services eligible for Level 13 / Director level placement.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Cadre Clearance & Vigilance Scrutiny

OnlineQualifying Only

Civil Services Board (CSB) Evaluation & Approval

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through the Civil Services Board (CSB) procedure for Non-Central Staffing Scheme (Non-CSS) posts under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Nominations submitted through DoPT SUPREMO portal undergo administrative review of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR dossiers), vigilance clearance, cooling-off compliance, and approval by the competent authority / Minister-in-Charge.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
APAR Gradings & Administrative Track Record (Preceding 5 Years)40 Marks
Domain Experience in Tribal Livelihoods, Marketing & Supply Chain Logistics35 Marks
Vigilance Clearance & Executive Suitability by Civil Services Board25 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Strategic leadership heading TRIFED's North Eastern Regional Office based in Guwahati, Assam under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The General Manager oversees tribal cooperative marketing, Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs), minor forest produce (MFP) procurement, TRIBES India retail showrooms, and livelihood promotion across all eight northeastern states. Demands cross-departmental coordination with State Tribal Development Departments, District Collectors, forest divisions, and tribal artisans.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Central deputation tenure of 4 years for officers appointed at Deputy Secretary level or 5 years for officers appointed at Director level. The post is a Non-CSS position filled through CSB procedure; no Mandatory Posting Certificate for government accommodation retention is issued unless the officer is already on CSS deputation having completed 4 years.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputation post governed by Central Staffing Scheme rules. Serving officers maintain proforma promotion and lien in their parent cadre/service (AIS or Organized Group 'A' service) during the deputation tenure, reverting back to parent cadre upon completion of tenure followed by mandatory cooling-off.
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  • Open strictly to serving officers of All India Services (IAS/IPS/IFoS) or Organized Group 'A' Services eligible for Level 13 / DS / Director rank under Central Staffing Scheme; direct open market candidates cannot apply.
  • Officers working in their cadre must have completed the mandatory 'Cooling off' period after any previous central deputation stint.
  • Officers currently on Central Deputation require prior approval of their respective Minister-in-Charge before submitting nomination.
  • No 'Mandatory Posting Certificate' for government accommodation retention will be issued for this Non-CSS posting.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 13 with basic pay starting at ₹1,23,100/- per month, plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Deputation (Duty) Allowance as admissible under Central Staffing Scheme guidelines.

Pay Matrix Level 13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900/-) plus applicable Central Government allowances and Deputation (Duty) Allowance under central deputation rules. The period of deputation is 4 years at Deputy Secretary level or 5 years at Director level.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Access the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official portal at supremo.nic.in (or via DoPT website >> EO Division >> Apply for post of CSS, CVO and others >> SUPREMO).
  2. Select the 'Non-CSS' category in the SUPREMO portal web interface.
  3. Officers who have not applied online for any other post during the current year must fill and submit their fresh online nomination on SUPREMO.
  4. Officers who have already applied for CSS, CVO, or other posts through the SUPREMO portal may submit their willingness for this post directly.
  5. Officers currently serving on Central Deputation under CSS/Non-CSS must ensure their application is forwarded through their parent Ministry/Department with the explicit approval of their Minister-in-Charge.
  6. Send nominations and relevant correspondence via email to the Deputy Secretary (MM) at [email protected] on or before 16/11/2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application or processing fee is applicable for central deputation nominations).

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Officers drawing pay in Level-13 from All India Services (IAS/IPS/IFoS) or any Organized Group 'A' Service eligible for Deputy Secretary/Director rank under Central Staffing Scheme can apply.

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