DCPW Additional Director Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy at CGO Complex, New Delhi

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The vacancy arises w.e.f. 01 July 2027. Pay of the selected officer will be regulated as per DoPT O.M. No. 2/29/91-Estt(Pay-III) dated 5 January 1994, as amended from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Eligible Candidates: Officers serving under Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories only.

Condition (a) — Post Held: Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following:

• (a)(i): Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
• OR
• (a)(ii): Having at least five years of service rendered on a regular basis at Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 209,200) in the Pay Matrix or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department.

Condition (b) — Educational Qualification & Experience: Candidates must also possess at least one of the following:

• (b)(i): Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Electronics, Telecommunications, Communications, Computer Science, or Information Technology, OR Master's degree in Physics or Computer Applications from a recognised University or Institute — with ten (10) years' experience in Radio Communication, Computer Communication, or Satellite Communication.
• OR
• (b)(ii): Master of Engineering or Master of Technology in Electronics, Telecommunications, Communications, Computer Science, or Information Technology from a recognised University or Institute — with eight (8) years' experience in Radio Communication, Computer Communication, or Satellite Communication.

Selection Process & Deputation Conditions

• The selection will be made on the basis of eligibility and suitability of the applicant, as assessed by the Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless, MHA.
• Applications will be screened for completeness including APAR dossiers, certificates, and verified particulars. Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will not be considered.
• The period of deputation (including any prior deputation in another ex-cadre post in the same or another organisation/department of the Central Government) shall ordinarily not exceed five (5) years. The initial appointment is for three (3) years.
• Once selected, candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
• Departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment by deputation or absorption. Deputationists are not eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
• The forwarding authority must verify all particulars furnished by the officer and attach necessary certificates along with the APAR dossier.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application filled in duplicate on the enclosed Pro-forma (Annexure-II).
• Complete and up-to-date APAR/ACR dossiers for the last five (5) years of the officer.
• All relevant degree, post-graduate degree, and consolidated mark sheets (BE/B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc/MCA as applicable).
• Experience certificates on official letterhead specifying Radio Communication / Computer Communication / Satellite Communication experience.
• Proof of current posting and pay level (Level 12 or analogous post in Pay Matrix).
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format, if applicable.
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID).
• Application must be forwarded with verified particulars and necessary certificates by the competent forwarding authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for the DCPW Additional Director deputation post?

Applications must reach the Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless within 60 days from the date the vacancy is first published in the Employment News. The vacancy circular is dated 28 September 2026, and the Employment News publication was requested from the Bureau of Outreach & Communication (BOC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The estimated last date for receipt of applications is 1 December 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Where should the deputation application for DCPW Additional Director be sent?

The completed application (in duplicate) along with APAR dossiers and all supporting certificates must be forwarded to:
Director, DCPW, Ministry of Home Affairs, Block No. 9, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.

Is there any application fee for the DCPW Additional Director vacancy?

No. There is no application fee prescribed for this deputation vacancy. The notification does not mention any fee requirement.

What is the duration and nature of this appointment?

This is a deputation appointment — not a permanent or absorbing cadre post. The initial period is three (3) years. The total deputation period, including any preceding deputation in another ex-cadre post in the same or another Central Government organisation, shall ordinarily not exceed five (5) years. The vacancy arises w.e.f. 01 July 2027.

What is the salary structure for the Additional Director at DCPW?

The post is in Level 13 of the Pay Matrix, with a monthly pay range of Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900/- (Pre-revised: Rs. 37,400-67,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 8,700/-). Pay of the selected officer will be regulated as per DoPT O.M. No. 2/29/91-Estt(Pay-III) dated 5 January 1994, as amended from time to time.

Who is eligible to apply for the DCPW Additional Director deputation post?

Only officers of the Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories are eligible. The officer must either (a) hold an analogous post on a regular basis, or (b) have at least five years' service at Level 12 (Rs. 78,800-209,200) or equivalent. Additionally, the officer must possess a qualifying technical degree (BE/B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc/MCA) along with 8–10 years of experience in Radio, Computer, or Satellite Communication, as specified in the eligibility conditions.