NITI Aayog Recruitment 2026: Assistant Welfare Officer (Level-6, 1 Post) – Apply Offline @ niti.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification

The post of Assistant Welfare Officer at NITI Aayog is to be filled on a Deputation basis (including short-term contract). Only candidates who meet the following broad eligibility conditions as laid down in the detailed vacancy circular on the NITI Aayog website may apply:

• The post is open to serving officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, and Statutory Organizations who are eligible for appointment to a Group-B post at Level-6 or equivalent.
• Candidates must currently hold a post in an equivalent pay level or at least one level below Level-6 in the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with adequate experience in administration, personnel management, or welfare-related functions.
• The applicant must be under the age of 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (i.e., 21 November 2026), excluding the age relaxation available for deputation under Central Government rules.
• Candidates must possess an Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, and a statement confirming that no major or minor penalty has been imposed during the preceding 5 years.
• Officers deputed must produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Undertaking from their Cadre Controlling Authority permitting their deputation.
• The detailed eligibility criteria, essential and desirable qualifications, experience requirements, and tenure conditions are available in the NITI Aayog Official Vacancy Circular.

Selection Process and Screening Clause

• The applications received within the stipulated time will be scrutinized by the Screening Committee of NITI Aayog against the prescribed eligibility criteria, experience, and service profile of the candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interaction / interview as determined by the competent authority.
• Final selection will be made on the basis of merit and suitability, subject to verification of all original documents and service records.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for any interaction or interview conducted by NITI Aayog.

Required Documents and Instructions for Candidates

• Applications along with the complete set of prescribed documents must be forwarded through the proper channel (i.e., by the Cadre Controlling Authority of the applicant).
• Applications received directly from candidates without proper channel routing will not be considered.
• The following documents must be enclosed with the application:

1. Complete bio-data / Application in the prescribed format (as per vacancy circular)
2. Attested copies of ACR/APAR for the last 5 years
3. Certificates of educational qualifications, including all degree and mark sheets
4. Vigilance Clearance Certificate and Integrity Certificate
5. Statement confirming no major / minor penalty in the preceding 5 years
6. Undertaking / NOC from the Cadre Controlling Authority permitting deputation
7. Age proof document (Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate)
8. Caste / Category Certificate in Central Government format (if applicable)

Address for Submission

All applications with requisite documents should reach within 42 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News:

Under Secretary (Admn.IV), NITI Aayog, Room No. 403, NITI Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001

For the complete and detailed vacancy circular, including the prescribed application format and further instructions, download the NITI Aayog Assistant Welfare Officer Vacancy Circular (CBC 54102/11/0003/2627) from the official NITI Aayog website.

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