CPDO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: 1 Upper Division Clerk – Apply Offline @ dahd.gov.in

Central Poultry Development Organization (NR), Chandigarh, operating under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, has released Advt No. C.P.D.O.(NR)/Chd./2026/149 for one Upper Division Clerk post on deputation basis. Applications must be sent in the prescribed proforma through the proper channel and reach the organisation by 8 January 2027.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Upper Division Clerk:

• Option A: Official of the Central Government or State Government holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
• Option B: Officials with eight years of regular service in the post of Lower Division Clerk (Pay Scale Rs.5200-20200, Grade Pay Rs.1900 pre-revised, Level-2 as per 7th CPC).
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent in either case.

Additional Conditions:

• The post is open only to serving officials of Central Government or State Governments.
• Application must be forwarded through the proper channel with endorsement of the Head of Office.
• Head of Office must certify that no vigilance case is pending or contemplated against the applicant and must state the applicant's integrity.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Selection for this post is done on deputation basis from eligible officers serving in the Central Government or State Governments. The selection involves:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications received after the due date, without APARs, or otherwise incomplete will not be considered.
2. Verification of Credentials: Service records, APARs, and endorsements from the Head of Office will be verified.
3. Merit-based Selection: Eligible officials will be screened based on service profile, APAR performance, and suitability for the Upper Division Clerk role.

No written examination or interview is mandated in the notification. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for this recruitment process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application in the Prescribed Proforma (Neatly Typed) for the Post of Upper Division Clerk
• Recent Passport-Size Colour Photograph Affixed on the Application Proforma
• Duly Attested Copies of Up-to-Date Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the Last Five Years
• Employer's Endorsement by the Head of Office with Signature and Official Seal Certifying Integrity and No Pending Vigilance Case
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate from a Recognized University (Attested Copy)
• Service and Experience Certificate for Lower Division Clerk Post, Level-2 (if applying under the 8-year LDC service clause)
• Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

How to Apply Offline:

1. Fill the application in the proforma attached to the official notice, neatly typed.
2. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph in the space provided on the proforma.
3. Get the employer's endorsement (Head of Office) certifying particulars, no vigilance case, and integrity.
3. Enclose duly attested copies of up-to-date APARs for the last five years.
4. Send through proper channel in a cover super-scribed "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF UPPER DIVISION CLERK".
5. Send within 60 days of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
6. Ensure the application reaches by 8 January 2027.

Send to: The Director, Central Poultry Development Organization (NR), Chandigarh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Industrial Area, Phase-I, Chandigarh-160002.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for CPDO Upper Division Clerk recruitment?

The last date for CPDO Upper Division Clerk application submission is 8 January 2027. Applications sent after this date will not be considered.

How do I apply for CPDO Chandigarh UDC recruitment?

The application mode is Offline. Fill the prescribed proforma, get endorsement from the Head of Office, enclose attested APARs, and send by post or in person to The Director, CPDO (NR), Industrial Area, Phase-I, Chandigarh-160002.

What is the application fee for CPDO Upper Division Clerk post?

The official notification does not specify any application fee for the Upper Division Clerk recruitment.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. This is a deputation post for a period not exceeding three years. Candidates will receive pay plus deputation (duty) allowance, or pay fixed in the post's pay scale as per Government of India rules. This is not a permanent cadre posting.

What is the salary structure for CPDO UDC post?

The pay scale is Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay Rs.2400 (pre-revised), corresponding to Level-4 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs.25,500 – Rs.81,100), plus deputation allowance as per Government of India rules.

What is the eligibility for CPDO Upper Division Clerk recruitment?

Candidates must be serving Central/State Government officials either holding an analogous post on regular basis, or with eight years regular service as Lower Division Clerk (Level-2), and must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.