SLUSI Recruitment 2026: 3 Office Superintendent – Apply Offline @ slusi.da.gov.in

Overview of SLUSI Office Superintendent Recruitment 2026

The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI), functioning under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has issued an Office Memorandum dated 28 September 2026 inviting applications for three (03) vacancies in the post of Office Superintendent on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis for a period of three years. The post is classified as General Central Service, Group-B, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial, Level-6 of Pay Matrix (pre-revised scale: ₹9,300–34,800, Pay Band-2, Grade Pay ₹4,200).

This is not a direct-recruitment permanent central government job. Officers currently serving under Central/State Governments, UT Administrations, Public Sector Undertakakes, Universities, Recognized Research Institutes, Semi-Government, Autonomous Bodies, or Statutory Organisations are eligible to apply. Applications must be forwarded through proper channel to the Chief Soil Survey Officer, SLUSI, I.A.R.I. Buildings, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012 within 60 days from the date of advertisement publication in Employment News.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: Pay of officials selected on deputation will be regulated in terms of DoPT orders issued from time to time. Transfer TA will be paid as per rules in force.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Only officers from the following organisations are eligible:

• Central Government / State Government
• Union Territory Administrations
• Public Sector Undertakings
• Universities or Recognized Research Institutes
• Semi-Government / Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organisations

Conditions (all three must be satisfied):

• Condition A (one of the following):
  • (i) Holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
  • (ii) With six years' service in the grade rendered on regular basis in posts in Level-5 (Pay Band-1, ₹5,200–20,200, GP ₹2,800) or equivalent; OR
  • (iii) With ten years' service in the grade rendered on regular basis in posts in Level-4 (Pay Band-1, ₹5,200–20,200, GP ₹2,400) or equivalent.
• Condition B: Possessing two years' experience of establishment, administration and accounts work.

Important Note: Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible. Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration by promotion. The period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Applications will be screened by a duly constituted Selection Committee at SLUSI to shortlist candidates based on eligibility, experience, and APAR/ACR appraisal ratings.
• Shortlisted candidates may be called for personal interaction / interview at SLUSI New Delhi as per departmental schedule.
• Final selection is subject to verification of all original documents and vigilance clearance.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or personal interaction (except transfer TA as per rules upon actual joining on deputation).
• Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.

How to Apply – Instructions for Candidates

1. Download the Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II) from the official SLUSI website: https://slusi.da.gov.in or the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare website: https://agriwelfare.gov.in
2. Fill the Bio-data Proforma in duplicate and obtain employer certification at the end of the proforma.
3. Gather all requisite certificates and documents as listed below.
4. Route the application through proper channel to: The Chief Soil Survey Officer, Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, I.A.R.I. Buildings, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012.
5. Ensure the application is received within 60 days of the Employment News publication date (approximately 27 November 2026).

Rejection Conditions: Advance copies, applications received after the closing date, applications not accompanied by supporting documents, or applications without APAR/ACRs for the last five years will not be processed and shall be rejected.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application in Duplicate as per Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II)
• Photocopies of APARs/ACRs for the last five years, duly attested (signed & stamped) on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or equivalent
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate from the parent cadre/department
• Integrity Certificate from the parent cadre/department
• No Penalty Certificate or a statement giving details of major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years
• Certificate from the employer verifying that the particulars furnished are correct and eligibility conditions and experience are fulfilled
• All applications must be routed through the proper channel — advance copies will not be accepted

Frequently Asked Questions