The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education (Minority Cell), Government of India has issued an official Vacancy Circular (No. 7-4/2026-MC, dated 30 October 2026) inviting applications to fill up 20 Group ‘A’, Group ‘B’, and Group ‘C’ posts in the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI), New Delhi on a deputation basis (including short-term contract for eligible Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts).
Eligible officers serving under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Universities, Recognised Research Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, Semi-Government, Statutory, or Autonomous Organisations (as applicable per post) may submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) through proper channel within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar.
NCMEI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Ministry | Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education (Minority Cell), Govt. of India |
| Commission / Office | National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI), New Delhi |
| Circular Reference No. | No. 7-4/2026-MC |
| Circular Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Post Names | Deputy Secretary, Senior PPS, Under Secretary, Section Officer, Private Secretary, PA, Accountant, Librarian, Urdu Translator, Reader / UDC & MTS |
| Total Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation Basis (including Short-Term Contract for Sl. No. 4 to 11) |
| Period of Deputation | Ordinarily not exceeding 05 years |
| Application Mode | Offline (Hard Copy in 3 copies through Proper Channel) + Soft Copy via Email |
| Job Location | 1st Floor, Jeevan Tara Building, 5, Sansad Marg, New Delhi |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Circular Issue Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | Within 60 Days from the date of issue of advertisement in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar |
| Extension Notice (if any) | Will be notified / uploaded on the official website of the Ministry of Education |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Application Fee mentioned in the Deputation Circular (Nil) |
Age Limit & Deputation Rules
- No separate upper age limit is specified in the vacancy circular; eligibility and deputation terms are governed in accordance with DoPT OM No. 6/08/2009-Establishment(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 and OM No. 2/11/2017-Establishment(Pay-II) dated 24.11.2017 and 15.03.2021 as amended from time to time.
- Period of Deputation: Ordinarily shall not exceed five (05) years, including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in another organisation/department of the Central Government.
Vacancy Details, Classification & Pay Scale
The pay scales indicated in Annexure-I are as per the 6th CPC; actual salary will be fixed in the corresponding Pay Level / Scale under the 7th CPC.
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Vacancies | Classification | Pay Scale (6th CPC)* | Mode of Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Secretary | 01 | General Central Service, Group A Gazetted, Ministerial | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3) + GP Rs. 7,600 | Deputation |
| 2 | Senior Principal Private Secretary | 01 | General Central Service, Group A Gazetted, Ministerial | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3) + GP Rs. 7,600 | Deputation |
| 3 | Under Secretary | 01 | General Central Service, Group A Gazetted, Ministerial | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3) + GP Rs. 6,600 | Deputation |
| 4 | Section Officer | 01 | General Central Service, Group B Gazetted, Ministerial | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 (PB-2) + GP Rs. 4,600 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| 5 | Private Secretary | 05 | General Central Service, Group B Gazetted, Ministerial | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 (PB-2) + GP Rs. 4,600 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| 6 | Personal Assistant | 05 | General Central Service, Group B Non-Gazetted, Ministerial | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 (PB-2) + GP Rs. 4,200 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| 7 | Accountant | 01 | General Central Service, Group B Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 (PB-2) + GP Rs. 4,200 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| 8 | Librarian | 01 | General Central Service, Group B Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 (PB-2) + GP Rs. 4,200 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| 9 | Urdu Translator | 01 | General Central Service, Group B Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 (PB-2) + GP Rs. 4,200 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| 10 | Reader / Upper Division Clerk | 01 | General Central Service, Group C Non-Gazetted, Ministerial | Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 (PB-1) + GP Rs. 2,400 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| 11 | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | 02 | General Central Service, Group C Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 (PB-1) + GP Rs. 1,800 | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Total Vacancies | 20 | *Salary payable as per corresponding scale under the 7th CPC. | |||
Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary | Officers under the Central Government: (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) With 05 years regular service in the grade in PB-3 (Rs. 15,600 – 39,100) + GP Rs. 6,600 or equivalent in parent cadre/department. |
| Senior Principal Private Secretary | Officers under the Central Government: (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) With 05 years regular service in the grade in PB-3 (Rs. 15,600 – 39,100) + GP Rs. 6,600 or equivalent in parent cadre/department. |
| Under Secretary | Officers under the Central Government: (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) With 05 years regular service in PB-3 (Rs. 15,600 – 39,100) + GP Rs. 5,400 or equivalent; OR (iii) With 06 years regular service in PB-2 (Rs. 9,300 – 34,800) + GP Rs. 4,800 or equivalent. |
| Section Officer & Private Secretary | Officers under Central / State Governments / UT Administrations / Universities / Recognised Research Institutions / PSUs / Semi-Government / Statutory or Autonomous Organisations: (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) With 05 years regular service in PB-2 (Rs. 9,300 – 34,800) + GP Rs. 4,200 or equivalent. |
| Personal Assistant, Accountant, Librarian & Urdu Translator | Officers under Central / State Governments / UT Administrations / Universities / Recognised Research Institutions / PSUs / Semi-Government / Statutory or Autonomous Organisations: (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) With 06 years regular service in PB-1 (Rs. 5,200 – 20,200) + GP Rs. 2,800 or equivalent; OR (iii) With 10 years regular service in PB-1 (Rs. 5,200 – 20,200) + GP Rs. 2,400 or equivalent. |
| Reader / Upper Division Clerk | Officers under Central / State Governments / UT Administrations / Universities / Recognised Research Institutions / PSUs / Semi-Government / Statutory or Autonomous Organisations: (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) With 05 years regular service in PB-1 (Rs. 5,200 – 20,200) + GP Rs. 2,000 or equivalent; OR (iii) With 08 years regular service in PB-1 (Rs. 5,200 – 20,200) + GP Rs. 1,900 or equivalent. |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Officers under Central / State Governments / UT Administrations / Universities / Recognised Research Institutions / PSUs / Semi-Government / Statutory or Autonomous Organisations: Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department. |
One-Time Relaxation for Deputy Secretary & Under Secretary (Order Dated 23.03.2026)
Vide Ministry of Education Order F. No. 7-2/2026-MC dated 23 March 2026 (Appendix-I-A) under Rule 5 of the NCMEI Recruitment Rules, 2016, the Central Government has granted the following one-time relaxation solely for filling the present vacancies of Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary:
- The qualifying service/experience prescribed in the NCMEI Recruitment Rules, 2016 for the posts of Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary stands relaxed by two (02) years from the existing requirements.
- Officers holding analogous posts in any cadre or department may also be considered for appointment on deputation, subject to the condition that they possess experience of working with quasi-judicial bodies.
How to Apply (Proper Channel & Email Submission)
- Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-II) and Employer Forwarding Certificate (Annexure-III) attached to the official vacancy circular.
- Fill in all particulars accurately in Capital Letters, attach chronological service details and educational qualifications, and submit the application through your parent department/cadre controlling authority.
- Ensure the Forwarding Authority completes Annexure-III verifying vigilance clearance, integrity, 10-year penalty record, and enclosing attested copies of the latest 05 years’ APARs.
- The Forwarding Authority must send applications (in three copies) of willing and eligible candidates who can be spared immediately upon selection, in hard copy within 60 days from the date of advertisement in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar, to:
Shri B. K. Mahanta, Director,
Ministry of Education, Government of India,
Room No. 6 A, 4th Floor, Jeevandeep Building,
Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001 - In addition to hard copies, a soft copy (PDF format) of the application along with all relevant documents may also be emailed within the prescribed time limit to: [email protected].
Important: Advance copies of applications, incomplete applications, or applications received after the due date without requisite documents will be summarily rejected. Candidates once selected will not be permitted to withdraw their candidature on any ground.
Mandatory Documents Required with Application
- Duly filled application form in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) in three copies.
- Attested photocopies of the latest 05 years APARs (2021-22 to 2025-26) — each page must be attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.
- Departmental Enquiry (DE) / Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Statement showing major/minor penalties, if any, imposed on the officer during the last 10 years.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Cadre Clearance Certificate.
- Forwarding Certificate duly signed and stamped by the Employer / Head of Office / Forwarding Authority (Annexure-III).
Contact & Helpline Details
- Officer Contact: Shri B. K. Mahanta, Director (MC), Ministry of Education
- Telephone: 011-2334 0407
- Email ID: [email protected]
Important Links
| Important Links | Official Portal / Details |
|---|---|
| NCMEI Official Website | Visit NCMEI Portal |
| Download Notification | Attached with Vacancy Circular No. 7-4/2026-MC |
| Latest Central Govt Job Updates | PlacementStore.com |
Conclusion
The NCMEI Deputation Recruitment 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for eligible Group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ government and autonomous organisation officers across India to serve at the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions in New Delhi. Interested candidates who can be spared immediately upon selection should ensure their applications—complete with 5 years’ attested APARs, vigilance/integrity certificates, and Annexure-III—are forwarded in three hard copies and emailed via soft copy within the 60-day deadline.
Disclaimer: All details presented above are compiled directly from Vacancy Circular No. 7-4/2026-MC dated 30 October 2026 issued by the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education. Applicants and forwarding authorities are advised to confirm the exact publication date in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar and check the Ministry of Education / NCMEI websites for any corrigendum or deadline extension notices.
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