📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
- Advertisement No.: 20025/66/2024-NCST (e-29322)
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Post Name: Assistant Director (Programming)
- Employment Nature: Deputation (Temporary, 3 years initially, extendable)
- Application Mode: Online – Email Application to the addresses specified in the official notification, followed by hard copy by registered post
- Last Date to Apply: 11 January 2027
- Pay Scale: Level 10 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500)
- Age Limit: Maximum 56 years (as on the closing date of receipt of applications)
- Application Fee: Not Specified in Notification
- Place of Posting: NCST Headquarter, New Delhi, Delhi – 110001
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), operating under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has invited applications for the post of Assistant Director (Programming) on a deputation basis at its Headquarter in New Delhi. This recruitment is governed by Advertisement No. 20025/66/2024-NCST (e-29322) dated 3 November 2026. The application window closes on 11 January 2027.
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Programming) | 1 | Maximum 56 years (as on closing date) | Level 10 of Pay Matrix – Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 (Basic Pay) + Dearness Allowance + House Rent Allowance as per Central Government rules |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
This post is open exclusively to officers of Central/State Governments, Union Territories, autonomous or statutory organisations, PSUs, universities, or recognised research institutions who meet the following conditions:
- Service Requirement (any one of the following):
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or
- Two years' regular service in Level-9 (Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800) or equivalent; or
- Four years' regular service in Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) or equivalent
- Educational Qualification (any one of the following):
- Master's Degree in Computer Applications, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Software Engineering from a recognised University or Institute; OR
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised University or Institute
- Experience: Three years of experience in electronic data processing (EDP), computer programming, software development, database management system (DBMS), web designing, networking, organising computerised information storage and retrieval systems, or data security
- Age Limit: Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Officers Who Cannot Apply
- Officers whose services cannot be spared immediately upon selection by their parent organisation
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The appointment for Assistant Director (Programming) will be made strictly on a deputation basis from eligible and willing officers under Central/State Governments, Union Territories, autonomous bodies, PSUs, universities, or recognised research institutions. The selection process involves the following stages:
- Screening of Applications: Applications are screened for completeness of documents and eligibility against prescribed qualifications, experience, and deputation conditions.
- Verification of Service Records: APARs for the last five years, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificates are verified by NCST and the parent organisation.
- Competent Authority Approval: The competent authority of NCST will evaluate suitability and grant final approval for deputation.
- Relieving by Parent Department: The lending department must release the officer; officers who cannot be spared immediately are not eligible.
Deputation Terms:
- Initial deputation period: 3 years, which may be curtailed or extended depending on requirement and with the officer's consent and lending department's approval
- Total period of deputation (including immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation in Central Government) shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years
- Pay regulated in accordance with DoPT OM No. 6/8/2008-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time
- No TA/DA will be paid for application submission or any related purpose
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
Applicants must enclose the following documents along with the application:
- Application in the prescribed proforma as per the Annexure of the official notification
- Attested photocopies of complete Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last five (5) years
- Vigilance clearance certificate issued by the competent authority
- Separate integrity certificate from the parent department or organisation
- Statement of major and minor penalties imposed, if any, during the last 10 years
- Certificate signed by the Head of Department or Authorised Signatory of the parent office
- Copies of educational qualifications and relevant experience certificates
- Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid government-issued Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
- Fill the application in the prescribed proforma given in the Annexure of the official notification.
- Forward the application through the proper channel by e-mail to the email addresses specified in the official notification, along with all supporting documents (APARs, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, penalty statement).
- Send the hard copy of the application with all signed documents by registered/speed post to:
Sh. Tajinder Singh Bal, Under Secretary, NCST Section, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ground Floor, Gate No. 2, Jeevan Tara Building, Ashoka Road, Patel Chowk, New Delhi – 110001 - The hard copy must reach the above address before the last date of receipt of applications.
- Ensure the email application is submitted on or before 11 January 2027.
Important Instructions
- An officer once selected on deputation will not be allowed to withdraw candidature
- Applications received after the last date or found incomplete will not be considered
- Applications without all requisite documents will not be entertained
- For any queries, contact: Sh. Tajinder Singh Bal, Telephone: 011-23343708
Official Notification & Important Links
Advertisement No. 20025/66/2024-NCST (e-29322) dated 3 November 2026 gives the full conditions for the post of Assistant Director (Programming), including all eligibility clauses and deputation terms. Candidates must read the notification before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for NCST Assistant Director (Programming) Recruitment 2027?
The last date for submission of application by email and receipt of hard copy by post is 11 January 2027. Both the email application and the postal hard copy must reach before this date.
2. What is the application mode for NCST Recruitment 2027?
The application must be submitted in two parts: first by e-mail to the email addresses specified in the official notification through the proper channel, and second by sending a hard copy by registered/speed post to Sh. Tajinder Singh Bal, Under Secretary, NCST Section, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi – 110001. Both must reach before the deadline of 11 January 2027.
3. Is there any application fee for NCST Assistant Director (Programming) post?
The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment. Candidates should refer to the notification PDF for confirmation.
4. What is the employment nature and duration of this post?
This is a deputation post, not a permanent cadre appointment. The initial deputation period is 3 years, which can be curtailed or extended based on requirements, officer's consent, and lending department's approval. The total period of deputation (including any immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation in Central Government) shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years. This is a temporary assignment and does not confer permanent government job security or lifetime pension under NCST.
5. What is the salary/pay scale for Assistant Director (Programming) at NCST?
The post carries a pay of Level 10 of the Pay Matrix, ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month as Basic Pay, along with applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as per Central Government rules. Pay is regulated under DoPT OM No. 6/8/2008-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010.
6. Who is eligible to apply for NCST Recruitment 2027?
Only officers of Central/State Governments, Union Territories, autonomous or statutory organisations, PSUs, universities, or recognised research institutions are eligible. The officer must either hold an analogous post on a regular basis, or have 2 years' regular service in Level-9, or 4 years' regular service in Level-8, along with the prescribed educational qualification (MCA/M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics) and 3 years of relevant experience in programming, software development, DBMS, networking, or data security. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date.