WDRA Under Secretary (Technical) Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy, Pay Level 11

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

This is a deputation / absorption post. Only officers currently serving in the Central Government, State Government, Central or State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Central and State Autonomous / Statutory bodies are eligible. The candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• Holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
• Having five years of regular service in posts in Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600 – Rs. 39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.

In addition, the candidate must possess a degree in any Biological Sciences (including Agriculture) from a Government-recognised University.

Job Description & Duties of Under Secretary (Technical)

The Under Secretary (Technical) will work under the Director (Technical) at WDRA headquarters, New Delhi, and will be responsible for:

• Grant of Registration of Warehouses under the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007
• Inspection of warehouses across India
• Implementation of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 including parliamentary matters
• Preparation and amendment of Rules and Regulations for implementation of the Act
• Any other duties as assigned by the Competent Authority

Selection Process & Deputation Terms

This is a deputation appointment, not a direct recruitment. The selection process involves:

• Forwarding of applications by the Parent Department / Organisation through proper channel
• Screening of eligible candidates based on qualification, experience, and APAR/ACR record
• Assessment of performance, vigilance clearance, and integrity certification
• Final selection by the Competent Authority at WDRA

Key terms of appointment:

• Initial deputation period of three years, extendable from time to time by the competent authority
• Absorption in WDRA may be considered after two years of satisfactory service, subject to WDRA's organisational need and internal guidelines
• Absorption is not a matter of right for any officer on deputation
• Candidates appointed on deputation shall not apply for any deputation job without completing at least two years in WDRA, or for direct recruitment posts without completing at least one year in WDRA
• Pay and terms governed by DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time
• HRA is admissible as per Central Government employee norms (WDRA has no residential facility)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the proper channel (Parent Department / Organisation) in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) along with attested copies of APARs/ACRs for the last five years. The application must reach WDRA on or before 12 November 2026. Applications submitted in advance must reach WDRA within 15 days from the closing date.

Applications received after the last date, without CR dossiers, without vigilance clearance, or otherwise incomplete will not be considered.

The prescribed application form and detailed terms are available on the WDRA official website.

Required Documents for Deputation Application

• Filled prescribed application proforma (Annexure-II)
• Attested copies of APARs / ACRs for the last five years
• Forwarding by the Parent Department / Organisation certifying: (a) correctness of particulars, (b) no pending disciplinary proceedings, (c) integrity of the officer, (d) no major/minor penalty in last ten years (Annexure-III)
• Vigilance clearance certificate
• Confirmation that the officer can be spared on selection

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