NCST Assistant Director (Programming) Recruitment 2027

• Applicants must be officers of Central or State Governments, Union Territories, autonomous or statutory organisations, PSUs, universities or recognised research institutions.
• They must hold an analogous post regularly in their parent cadre or department, or have two years of regular service at Level 9 or equivalent, or four years at Level 8 or equivalent.
• A recognised master's degree in Computer Applications, Information Technology, Computer Science or Software Engineering, or a recognised B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering is required.
• Applicants must also have three years of experience in electronic data processing, programming, software development, database management, web designing, networking, computerised information storage and retrieval, or data security.
• Officers whose services cannot be spared immediately upon selection are not eligible.

• Complete the application in the Annexure proforma provided in the notice.
• Forward the application through the proper channel by email on or before 11 January 2027. Check the notification for the email addresses.
• Include the required APAR copies, clearances, certificates and penalty statement.
• Send a hard copy with all signed documents to Sh. Tajinder Singh Bal, Under Secretary, NCST Section, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ground Floor, Gate No. 2, Jeevan Tara Building, Ashoka Road, Patel Chowk, New Delhi-110001. It should reach before the last date.

About the vacancy

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is seeking an Assistant Director (Programming) for its headquarters in New Delhi. The notice, advertisement number 20025/66/2024-NCST (e-29322), covers one post to be filled on deputation. The covering letter was digitally signed on 3 November 2026.

The post carries Level 10 pay of Rs. 56,100–1,77,500. The initial deputation is for three years and may be curtailed or extended according to requirements, subject to the officer's consent and the lending department's approval. The total deputation period, including an immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation in the Central Government, will ordinarily not exceed three years.

Who can apply

The opportunity is restricted to officers from the government and other specified organisations who meet the regular-service, education and experience conditions. Applicants need a qualifying master's degree or B.E./B.Tech in one of the listed disciplines and three years of relevant technical experience. The maximum age is 56 years on the closing date. Officers who cannot be spared immediately after selection are not eligible.

Application steps and deadline

Fill in the application proforma in the notice's Annexure and arrange for it to be forwarded through the proper channel by email by 11 January 2027. Consult the notification for the email addresses. A hard copy with signed documents should reach the Under Secretary, NCST Section, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, at the stated New Delhi address before the last date.

The enclosures include attested complete APAR copies for five years, vigilance clearance, a separate integrity certificate, a statement of major or minor penalties for the last ten years, and a certificate signed by the head of department or authorised signatory of the parent office. Late or incomplete applications, including those without the required documents, will not be considered. An officer selected for the post cannot subsequently withdraw candidature.