NITI Aayog Recruitment 2026: 1 Protocol Officer – Apply Offline @ niti.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Protocol Officer (Level-7): The post is to be filled on a deputation basis (including short-term contract). The detailed eligibility criteria — including the required educational qualification, minimum years of experience in protocol or protocol-related administrative functions, and the cadre from which officers may be drawn — are prescribed in the official vacancy circular published on the NITI Aayog website.
• Typical eligibility for Protocol Officer roles at this level includes a graduate degree with demonstrable experience in protocol management, VIP handling, event coordination, or diplomatic liaison functions within Central/State government departments, PSUs, or autonomous bodies.
• Important: This is not a regular cadre appointment. The post is filled on a deputation/short-term contract basis for a period as determined by NITI Aayog.
• Candidates should refer to the Download NITI Aayog Protocol Officer Vacancy Circular PDF for the complete and authoritative eligibility conditions.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection for the Protocol Officer post on deputation basis will be conducted through a screening/scrutiny of applications received, followed by verification of service credentials.
• The screening committee will evaluate applications based on educational qualifications, relevant experience in protocol or protocol-adjacent administrative roles, and suitability as per the recruitment rules.
• Applicants who are found suitable on scrutiny will be placed before the competent authority for the appointment order.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending any part of the selection process, as this is a deputation recruitment based on document review.
• Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel (i.e., through the applicant's parent department/ministry or competent authority) along with all supporting documents and attested copies.
• Deadline: Applications should reach the designated address within 42 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

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)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including complete service record with postings, designations, and dates
• Attested copies of ACR/APAR / Annual Confidential Reports (last 3 years)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) / Forwarding order from the present employer / Parent Ministry

Instruction: Applications and all documents must be forwarded through the proper channel to Under Secretary (Admin-IV), Room No. 403, NITI Aayog, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001. Incomplete applications or those not routed through proper channel are liable to be rejected.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for NITI Aayog Protocol Officer Recruitment?

The applications must be forwarded through proper channel to reach Under Secretary (Admin-IV), Room No. 403, NITI Aayog, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 within 42 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. The exact closing date is not specified in the advertisement and depends on the Employment News publication date. Candidates should check the NITI Aayog Vacancy Circular for any updated timeline.

2. Is the application mode online or offline?

The application mode is offline. There is no online application portal for this recruitment. Candidates must forward their applications through the proper channel — that is, through the competent authority of their parent department/ministry — directly to the designated address at NITI Aayog, New Delhi.

3. What is the application fee for NITI Aayog Protocol Officer Recruitment?

There is no application fee specified for this recruitment. Since the appointment is on a deputation basis and applications are forwarded through the proper channel, a formal online/offline fee payment process is not applicable.

4. Is this a permanent government job or contractual?

This is a deputation appointment (including short-term contract), not a permanent cadre post. The appointment is temporary and is for a duration as determined by NITI Aayog. Upon completion of the deputation tenure, the officer will revert to their parent department/ministry. Candidates should not assume lifetime government job security or pension benefits from this appointment alone.

5. What is the salary for NITI Aayog Protocol Officer?

The Protocol Officer post carries Pay Level-7 in the Central Government Pay Matrix (7th Central Pay Commission), which corresponds to a salary range of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month. The exact pay drawn will depend on the officer's existing pay level and other applicable entitlements as per government rules. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances are payable as admissible to the post of Protocol Officer.

6. Where can I find the detailed vacancy circular and eligibility criteria?

The detailed vacancy circular containing complete eligibility criteria, recruitment rules, and other instructions is available on the official NITI Aayog website at https://www.niti.gov.in/work-niti/vacancy-circular. You can also browse current opportunities at https://www.niti.gov.in/work-niti/opportunities.