NCPUL Recruitment 2026 for 1 Director Post – Apply @ urducouncil.nic.in

This is a golden opportunity for senior academics and Urdu language experts to serve as Director of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 notification invites applications from highly qualified candidates on deputation or contract basis. Read the full details of NCPUL Recruitment 2026 including eligibility, pay scale, selection process, and how to apply offline.

NCPUL Director Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria for NCPUL Director 2026

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Master’s Degree in Urdu Language / Linguistics / Literature with minimum 55% marks, with Persian as a subject at Degree level from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Desirable: Ph.D in Urdu or Linguistics; good knowledge of one or more Indian languages in addition to Urdu; knowledge of modern principles and techniques of lexicography.

Administrative Experience

For deputation/contract recruitment:

• Non-Ph.D candidates: 10 years in Group ‘A’ level post OR 5 years in a post carrying Pay Level-12.
• Ph.D candidates: 5 years in Group ‘A’ level post.

Administrative experience means experience as head of an academic institution/head of department in a college/university OR experience in administrative capacity in a government, local body, or autonomous organization (preferably in education/languages).

Age Limit

Not exceeding 57 years as on 1st January 2026 (the year of advertisement).

Method of Recruitment

Transfer on deputation from Central/State Government/Universities/Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts or with 5 years in Pay Level-12 or working in Pay Level-13.

How to Apply for NCPUL Director Recruitment 2026

Interested candidates must follow these steps:

1. Download the application form from the Ministry of Education website: education.gov.in.
2. Fill the form completely and attach all required documents (self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ACRs of last 5 years, integrity certificate, vigilance clearance certificate, etc.).
3. Forward the application through Proper Channel from your current employer (University/College/Department/Government Office).
4. Send the sealed application to the following address within 30 days from the date of publication (i.e., by 24 August 2026):

Address:
Shri Shreyansh Mohan, Deputy Secretary (L),
Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education,
Room No. 21114, Kartavya Bhavan-2,
New Delhi – 110001

Email for queries: [email protected]

Note: Applications not received through proper channel or incomplete will be rejected. This is a Central Government Job under the Ministry of Education.

Why Apply for NCPUL Director Post?

• High Pay Scale: Level-13 as per 7th CPC, one of the top pay levels in government.
• Job Security: Central Government autonomous body with permanent establishment.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to lead a national language promotion council.
• Prestige: Work directly under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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