CARA Recruitment 2026 for 11 Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Personal Assistant, JTO, DEO, Hindi Typist – Apply Online @ cara.wcd.gov.in
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, has released a vacancy circular for filling 11 posts on deputation basis. This is a golden opportunity for eligible government officers to work in the domain of child adoption in India and abroad. The positions include Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Personal Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Data Entry Operator, and Hindi Typist. The last date to apply is 17 August 2026. Interested candidates must apply through proper channel. Check the official notification PDF below for complete details.
| Organization | Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) |
| Post Names | Deputy Director (Prg.), Assistant Director (Prg.), Accounts Officer, Personal Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Data Entry Operator, Hindi Typist |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Last Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Official Website | cara.wcd.gov.in |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Salary Range (INR per month) | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Programme) | 01 | Level 11 | 67,700 – 2,08,700 | A |
| Assistant Director (Programme) – 1 Programme + 2 Legal preference | 03 | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 | A |
| Accounts Officer | 01 | Level 7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | B |
| Personal Assistant | 01 | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | B |
| Junior Translation Officer | 01 | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | B |
| Data Entry Operator | 03 | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 | C |
| Hindi Typist | 01 | Level 2 | 19,900 – 63,200 | C |
All posts are filled on deputation basis (including short-term contract). Only officers from Central/State Governments, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, etc. are eligible. Private candidates are not eligible. Below are the key eligibility requirements:
Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date (17/08/2026) as per DOPT guidelines.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Prg.) | Post Graduate Degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Child Welfare/Child Development/Psychology | 10 years’ service in Govt/Statutory/Autonomous bodies; 5 years in Level 10 or 6 years in Level 8, etc. |
| Assistant Director (Prg.) | Post Graduate Degree in relevant field (LLB desirable for legal posts) | 8 years’ service in Govt/Autonomous bodies; 2 years in Level 8 or 3 years in Level 7, etc. |
| Accounts Officer | B.Com from recognized university | 5 years’ experience in Finance, Cash & Accounts; 5 years in Level 6 (GP 4200) or analogous |
| Personal Assistant | Graduate from recognized university | 5 years’ experience as Stenographer with 100 wpm in English; 6 years in Level 5 or 10 years in Level 4 |
| Junior Translation Officer | Master’s degree in Hindi/English (with specific conditions) + Diploma in translation or 2 years’ translation experience | 5 years in Level 5/4 or analogous |
| Data Entry Operator | Graduate + 1 year Diploma in Computer Applications; Typing speed 10500 KDPH (English) or 9000 KDPH (Hindi) | 8 years in Level 2 (GP 1900) or analogous |
| Hindi Typist | 12th Pass; Typing speed 10500 KDPH (English) or 9000 KDPH (Hindi) | 3 years in Level 1 or analogous |
Eligible candidates must apply through proper channel. Follow these steps:
Important: Non-government officials/private candidates are not eligible. The period of deputation is initially 3 years, extendable up to 2 years.
The last date to send the application (hard copy) is 17 August 2026.
Total 11 vacancies are advertised: Deputy Director (1), Assistant Director (3), Accounts Officer (1), Personal Assistant (1), Junior Translation Officer (1), Data Entry Operator (3), Hindi Typist (1).
No, only officers from Central/State Governments, PSUs, Statutory/Autonomous Bodies, Universities, etc. are eligible. Private candidates are not allowed.
Deputy Director (Programme) gets Pay Level 11: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700 per month.
Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date (17/08/2026) as per DOPT guidelines.
The official notification PDF is available at cara.wcd.gov.in.
Disclaimer: This is an information page. Always refer to the official CARA website for the most accurate and updated details. For latest Sarkari Naukri updates, visit MySarkariNaukri.com.
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Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions. CARA is designated as the Central Authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption, 1993, ratified by Government of India in 2003.