Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Who Can Apply: Retired Central Government employees, or those about to retire, who held a post of at least Assistant Section Officer in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) or a Non-CSS cadre.
• Maximum Age: 62 years at the time of applying.
• Qualification (Mandatory): Retirement/impending retirement from a post equivalent to Assistant Section Officer or above in CSS/Non-CSS cadre.
• Desirable Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Experience & Skills Required:
  • Proven experience in handling Court Cases, VIP Matters, Establishment, Budget & Accounts, Parliament matters, RTI, and other functions of Central Ministries/Departments.
  • Thorough knowledge of Central Government rules and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of computers including MS-Word, MS-Excel, PowerPoint, and e-Office.
  • Capability of independent noting and drafting on computer/e-Office as required by Central Government Ministries.
• Preference: Candidates preferably residing in Delhi NCR.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Screening: Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility, experience, and suitability.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
3. Document Verification: Verification of original documents including PPO / Pensioner Card.
4. Travel Allowance: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.

Service Conditions (Contractual Terms)

• Terms governed by Department of Expenditure O.M. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020.
• Engagement is purely on contract; it does not constitute re-employment.
• Initial term of one year, subject to review and extension at the sole discretion of the Office or Ministry.
• Full-time assignment; no other employment in public or private organisations permitted during the contract.
• No allowances including Dearness Allowance, HRA, transport, residential accommodation, personal staff, CGHS, or medical reimbursement.
• No Provident Fund, pension, insurance, or gratuity payable for the contract period.
• Leave: 1.5 days per completed month; no carry-forward beyond calendar year; encashment not permitted; maximum 3 days per spell.
• Department may terminate the engagement at any time without notice; Consultant may resign with 15 days' notice or by paying consultancy fee in lieu.

How to Apply for CRCS Consultant Recruitment 2026

Candidates must submit their application Offline (By Post / By Hand / By Email) reaching the office on or before 15 November 2026:

1. Download and fill the Bio-data form in Annexure-II of the official circular.
2. Paste a passport-size photograph, sign, and mention place and date.
3. Attach a copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) or Pensioner Card.
4. Send the completed application to: Shri Gaurav Bisht, Section Officer (Admn.), O/o CRCS, 9^th Floor, Tower-E, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110 029 via Dak, by hand, or by email to [email protected].

Download CRCS Consultant Contract Advertisement Official Notification PDF with Annexure-I & II

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
• Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) / Pensioner Card (mandatory attachment with Bio-data)
• Detailed Bio-data form duly filled as per Annexure-II of the notification
• Passport-size photograph pasted, signed and dated on the Bio-data form
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Frequently Asked Questions