NITI Aayog Recruitment 2026: 1 Protocol Officer – Apply Offline (Deputation) @ niti.gov.in
⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | NITI Aayog |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Delhi |
| Total Posts | 1 |
| Last Date | 13 November 2026 |
Get NITI Aayog Alerts on Mobile
Never miss new NITI Aayog notifications, official PDFs & exam updates. Join our verified community channels:
NITI Aayog Protocol Officer Recruitment 2026 - Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: Government of India, NITI Aayog
- Advt No.: F. No. A-12034/1/2017-Adm.IV
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Post Name: Protocol Officer
- Employment Nature: Deputation (including short-term contract)
- Application Mode: Offline (Through Proper Channel by Post)
- Last Date: 13 November 2026 (Within 42 days from publication in Employment News)
- Job Location: NITI Bhawan, New Delhi
- Application Fee: Nil
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol Officer | 1 | Maximum 56 years as on the closing date | Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a Recognized University.
- Experience: Two years' experience of protocol including public relations work, if any.
- Deputation Eligibility: Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or with five years' regular service in Level-6 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) or equivalent in the parent cadre/Department.
- Age Limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Selection will be based on the evaluation of applications received from eligible officers on deputation.
- The period of deputation (including short term contract) shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
- Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Proof of educational qualifications and experience (self-attested)
- Original/attested photocopies of the APARs for the last 5 years
- Vigilance clearance certificate
- Integrity Certificate
- No Major/Minor penalty certificate for last 10 years
- The applications must be forwarded through the proper channel so as to reach NITI Aayog within 42 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for NITI Aayog Protocol Officer Recruitment?
The last date to submit the application is 13 November 2026 (within 42 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News).
2. How do I apply for the NITI Aayog Protocol Officer vacancy?
Candidates must apply through offline mode by forwarding applications in the prescribed pro-forma through proper channel to NITI Aayog, New Delhi.
3. What is the application fee for NITI Aayog Recruitment?
There is no application fee (Nil) required for this recruitment.
4. What is the nature of employment for this post?
The post is purely temporary and will be filled on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis.
5. What is the salary structure for NITI Aayog Protocol Officer?
The pay scale for the post is Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400) of the Pay Matrix.
Download NITI Aayog Protocol Officer Official Notification PDF
Download Official Recruitment Notification
Download and read the official advertisement PDF for complete post eligibility, category reservations, format of certificates, and application guidelines.