MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026: 5 PPS, Section Officer, Junior Translator & More Posts – Apply Offline @ moef.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Deputation (including short-term contract) initially for three years unless specified otherwise under individual posts. For the Principal Private Secretary post, deputation including immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation ordinarily shall not exceed four years. All other posts: three years. Terms are governed by DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Only officers of Central/State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, or Statutory/Autonomous Organizations may apply. All applicants should be able to be relieved immediately upon selection.

• Principal Private Secretary (PPS) – 1 Post:
  • Officers holding the post of Stenographer with analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) or equivalent; OR 7 years' regular service in Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department.
• Section Officer (SO) – 1 Post:
  • Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 5 years' regular service in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
  • Two years of experience in accounts and administration work in a Government Office, PSU, Autonomous Body, or Statutory Body.
• Junior Translator – 1 Post:
  • Master's degree of a recognized University in Hindi/English or another subject with Hindi and English at degree level as prescribed.
  • Recognized diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa; OR 2 years of experience of translation work.
  • Service requirement: analogous post on a regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,800; OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400, or equivalent.
• Assistant – 1 Post:
  • Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300); OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100), or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institute.
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – 1 Post:
  • Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 8 years of regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or equivalent.

Ineligibility Clause

• Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
• Deputationists are not eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Candidates for MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026 will be selected through a document-based assessment by the Selection Committee. There is no written examination or interview in the conventional sense.

1. Curriculum Vitae Review: The Selection Committee will assess the information in the submitted Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents on Essential Qualification and Work Experience at the time of selection.
2. Document Verification: Attested ACR/APAR dossiers for the preceding five years, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority are verified.
3. Final Selection: Based on the cumulative assessment of eligibility, experience, and service record by the Selection Committee.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

1. Application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II, Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae) with passport-size photograph pasted.
2. Attested copies of ACR/APAR dossiers for the preceding five years.
3. Valid Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
4. Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority, countersigned with seal.
5. Latest salary slip (if the organisation does not follow Central Government pay scales).
6. Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
7. Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II, Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae) with a passport-size photograph pasted.
2. Forward the application through the proper channel with the recommendation of the parent office.
3. Enclose attested copies of ACR/APAR dossiers for the preceding five years and a valid Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
4. Send the completed application to: Deputy Director General of Forests (Central), Regional Office, Bhopal, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kendriya Paryavaran Bhavan, Link Road No. 3, E-5, Ravi Shankar Nagar, Arera Colony, Bhopal – 462016 (M.P.)
5. Ensure the application reaches the address within 45 days of publication in the Employment News, and in any case by 25 December 2026.

Important Instructions

• Applications without parent office recommendation, incomplete applications, or those received after the due date without ACR/APAR dossiers / Vigilance Clearance will be summarily rejected.
• A Departmental Private Secretary in Level 7 with seven years' regular service in the Regional Office will be considered with outsiders for the PPS post. If selected, such appointment is treated as promotion.
• Selected candidates will not be relieved before the expiry of the deputation tenure.

Frequently Asked Questions