📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Assistant Development Commissioner (ADC)
The MEPZ Special Economic Zone, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has released a vacancy circular for the recruitment of 9 Assistant Development Commissioners (ADCs) on a deputation basis. Eligible candidates can apply offline.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | MEPZ Special Economic Zone, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Post Name | Assistant Development Commissioner (ADC) |
| Total Vacancies | 09 (MEPZ: 2, Pvt. SEZs: 7) |
| Recruitment Basis | Deputation |
| Application Mode | Offline (through proper channel) |
| Open Advertisement Period | 1 year from date of publication in Employment News |
| Job Type | Deputation (Group 'B' - Gazetted) |
| Official Website | mepz.gov.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:09
Post-wise Vacancy & Location Details
| Sr. No. | Post Location | Vacancies | Recruitment Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Development Commissioner, MEPZ SEZ, Chennai | 02* | Deputation |
| 2 | Assistant Development Commissioner in Pvt. SEZs located in Tamil Nadu | 07* | Deputation (on cost recovery basis) |
* The number of vacancies is provisional and may be increased or decreased.
Post-wise Eligibility & Experience Details
| Post | Eligibility (Regular Service) | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADC, MEPZ SEZ (2 posts) |
|
2 years in Industrial Development or Foreign Trade | Maximum 56 years as on closing date |
| ADC in Pvt. SEZs (7 posts) |
|
2 years in Industrial Development or Foreign Trade |
Educational Qualification & Experience:As per the recruitment rules prescribed. Employees of Central Government, State Government, or Central/State PSUs are eligible. The specific educational qualification is not detailed in the circular; however, the essential experience of 2 years in Industrial Development or Foreign Trade is required.
Skills:Industrial development, foreign trade, administration.
Age Limit:Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
Salary (per month): Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) as per 7th CPC.
Selection Procedure: Scrutiny of applications based on eligibility conditions, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Candidates who wish to apply for the MEPZ SEZ Assistant Development Commissioner Recruitment 2026 must follow the offline application process below.
- Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification PDF from the link provided below.
- Obtain NOC: Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your Head of the Department.
- Prepare Application: Fill out the application in the prescribed proforma (available in the notification).
- Attach Documents: Attach all required documents:
- Complete and up-to-date APARs for the last five years (original or attested copies).
- Integrity Certificate / Vigilance Clearance.
- Details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 5 years (or a statement that no penalties have been imposed).
- Send Application: Send the completed application through proper channel to the address below.
- Open Advertisement Period: This is an open advertisement valid for one year. Applications received in a month will be processed in the succeeding month.
Address for Submission:
The Development Commissioner,
MEPZ Special Economic Zone,
Admin Office Building, GST Road, Tambaram,
Chennai - 600045
Note: Incomplete applications or those without the required documents will not be entertained.
Important Conditions
- Deputation Period: The period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.
- Deputation Terms: Regulated as per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010, as amended from time to time.
- Open Advertisement: This is an open advertisement for 1 year from the date of publication in Employment News.
- Application Processing: Applications received in a month will be scrutinized, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted in the succeeding month until vacancies are filled.
📅 Important Dates
Date of Vacancy Circular: 27th June 2026
Open Advertisement Period: 1 year from the date of publication in Employment News (from 27th June 2026 onwards)
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (PDF)
Official Website: https://mepz.gov.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility Verification: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (analogous post or required years of regular service in Level-6) and have the required 2 years of experience in Industrial Development or Foreign Trade.
- Through Proper Channel: Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel, with an NOC from your Head of Department.
- Mandatory Documents: Complete APARs for the last 5 years, Integrity/Vigilance Clearance, and details of penalties (if any) are mandatory. Applications without these will not be entertained.
- Deputation Basis: The posts are on a deputation basis. The period of deputation shall not exceed 3 years.
- All India Service Liability: The posts carry all India service liability.
- Open Advertisement: This is an open advertisement valid for one year. Keep checking the MEPZ website for updates.
- Jurisdiction: Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Chennai courts.