The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has announced a recruitment drive for various positions, including Director, Law Officer, Assistant Director, Research Officer, and Accountant, with a total of 11 vacancies. The last date to apply for these posts is 11 December 2026.
NCSC Director Recruitment 2026: 11 Posts, Apply Offline: Overview
| Organization | National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) |
| Post Name | Director, Law Officer, Assistant Director, Research Officer, Accountant |
| Advt No | NCSC-Adm.015/5/2026-ADMIN |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Kolkata, Lucknow |
| Official Website | nrai.in |
Important Dates
The application process for the NCSC recruitment will follow the timeline below:
| Notification Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 11 December 2026 |
Application Fee
The application fee details are not specified in the notification.
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Not specified |
| SC/ST/PWD | Not specified |
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for applicants is not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 56 years |
Vacancy Details
Below are the details of the vacancies available for each post:
| Name of Post | No. of Post | Classification | Scale of Pay | Tentative Places of Posting |
| Director | 03* | General Central Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted Non-Ministerial | Level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200) | Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad (anticipated) |
| Law Officer | 01 | General Central Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted Non-Ministerial | Level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67,700-2,08,700) | New Delhi |
| Assistant Director | 05* | General Central Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted Non-Ministerial | Level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500) | Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi |
| Research Officer | 01* | General Central Service Group ‘B’ Gazetted Non-Ministerial | Level-8 in the pay matrix (Rs. 47,600-1,51,100) | Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi |
| Accountant | 01 | General Service Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted Non-Ministerial | Level-6 in pay matrix (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) | New Delhi |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
The eligibility criteria and educational qualifications vary for each post. Candidates must possess the required qualifications and relevant experience as specified for the respective posts. The experience and qualifications must be relevant to the field of work. For detailed eligibility criteria, refer to the table below:
| Name of Post | Eligibility Criteria |
| Director | Officers under Central/State Governments/UT Administrations/Universities/Research Institutions/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous/Semi-Government/Statutory organizations holding analogous posts on regular basis, OR with 5 years regular service in level 11. Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with statistics), along with 8 years experience in conducting survey or research in social welfare. |
| Law Officer | Officers holding analogous posts, OR with 5 years regular service in level 10, OR with 6 years regular service in level 8. Must possess Master’s degree in law with 5 years teaching/research experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in law with 7 years teaching/research experience, OR 7 years service in State Judicial Service, OR 7 years practice as an Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961. |
| Assistant Director | Officers holding analogous posts, OR with 2 years regular service in level 8. Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with statistics), along with 3 years experience in conducting survey or research in social welfare. |
| Research Officer | Officers holding analogous posts, OR with 2 years regular service in level 7. Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with statistics), along with 2 years experience in conducting survey or research in social welfare. |
| Accountant | Senior Secretariat Assistants of Central Secretariat Clerical Service with 8 years regular service and training in Cash and Accounts work from Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or equivalent with 2 years experience in cash, accounts and budget work; OR officers holding analogous posts, OR with 6 years regular service in level 5, OR with 8 years regular service in level 4, along with training in cash and accounts work and 2 years experience. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary for the positions varies depending on the post. The pay scale ranges from Level-6 to Level-12 as detailed below:
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Director | Rs. 78,800-2,09,200 |
| Law Officer | Rs. 67,700-2,08,700 |
| Assistant Director | Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 |
| Research Officer | Rs. 47,600-1,51,100 |
| Accountant | Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 |
Selection Process
The selection process involves evaluating applications based on eligibility criteria, qualifications, experience, and up-to-date APAR records. Selected candidates will be appointed on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis.
- Application submission through the proper channel.
- Evaluation of applications based on eligibility criteria.
- Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience.
- Final selection for appointment on deputation basis.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow the steps outlined below to apply for the positions:
- Download the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) from the official NCSC website.
- Fill out the bio-data and curriculum vitae completely with accurate details.
- Attach up-to-date APARs for the last five years and vigilance clearance certificate through the proper channel.
- Ensure the parent department forwards the application along with integrity certificate and major/minor penalty statement.
- Send the completed application to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes office within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (closing date 11 December 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers are not eligible for the positions as most posts require prior experience in relevant fields.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify if one candidate can apply for multiple posts; candidates should check the official guidelines for clarification.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates need to provide their bio-data, curriculum vitae, APARs, vigilance clearance certificate, integrity certificate, and penalty statement during verification.
What is the date on which experience is counted?
Experience is counted as of the closing date of receipt of applications, which is 11 December 2026.
Documents Required
- Bio-data and curriculum vitae
- Up-to-date APARs for the last five years
- Vigilance clearance certificate
- Integrity certificate
- Major/minor penalty statement
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for the wrong post code.
- Missing the date on certificates.
- Not sending the application through the proper channel.
- Incorrect or incomplete information in the bio-data.
- Failing to attach required documents.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्थान: राष्ट्रीय अनुसूचित जाति आयोग (NCSC)
- पद: निदेशक, विधि अधिकारी, सहायक निदेशक, अनुसंधान अधिकारी, लेखाकार
- कुल पद: 11
- योग्यता: कोई भी स्नातकोत्तर, LLM, M.A, MSW
- आयु सीमा: 56 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं
- अंतिम तिथि: 11 दिसंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफ़लाइन आवेदन करें
