North Eastern Council Secretariat Deputy Adviser Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Government of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong. As per the notification dated 25th February 2026, applications are invited from suitable officers for filling up one post of Deputy Adviser (Irrigation, Flood Control, and Water Management) on a deputation basis, including short-term contract.
Under North Eastern Council Secretariat Deputy Adviser Recruitment 2026, the recruitment is to be carried out for the North Eastern Council Secretariat located at Nongrim Hills, Shillong. The appointment will be made on a deputation basis (including short-term contract) basis in accordance with the Recruitment Rules and provisions under DoPT guidelines.
As per North Eastern Council Secretariat Deputy Adviser Recruitment 2026, officers under the Central Government or State Governments or Union Territories or public sector undertakings or universities or recognized research institutions or statutory or autonomous organizations are eligible to apply. Candidates must hold analogous posts or possess required service experience in relevant grades as specified in the notification.
For the North Eastern Council Secretariat Deputy Adviser Recruitment 2026, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized University. Additionally, candidates must have at least ten years of experience in hydrology planning or investigation or design or construction and execution of irrigation development projects.
The pay scale under North Eastern Council Secretariat Deputy Adviser Recruitment 2026 is Level-12 (Rs. 78,800–209,200/-) as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The period of deputation, including short-term contract shall ordinarily not exceed four years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
Applications under North Eastern Council Secretariat Deputy Adviser Recruitment 2026 must be submitted in the prescribed format along with required documents through the proper channel within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
North Eastern Council Secretariat Deputy Adviser Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
North Eastern Council Secretariat
Ministry
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Post Name
Deputy Adviser (Irrigation, Flood Control and Water Management)
Number of Posts
01
Job Type
Deputation (including short-term contract)
Location
Shillong
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
25 February 2026
Application Deadline
Within 60 days from publication in Employment News
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Deputy Adviser
01
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Eligible Candidates
Officers under Central/State Govt/UTs/PSUs/Universities/Research Institutions/Autonomous Bodies
Service Requirement
Holding analogous post OR 5 years in Level-11 OR 8 years in Level-10
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Experience
10 years in hydrology planning, irrigation development, design, or construction
Age Limit
Category
Age
Maximum Age
Not exceeding 56 years
Pay Scale
Component
Details
Pay Level
Level 12
Pay Scale
Rs. 78,800 – 209,200/-
Application Process
Step
Details
Mode of Application
Offline
Application Format
Prescribed format (Annexure-II)
Submission Mode
Through proper channel
Submission Timeline
Within 60 days from publication
Documents Required
Document
Details
Application Form
Duly completed and countersigned
APARs
Attested copies for last 5 years
Vigilance Clearance
Required
Integrity Certificate
Required
Major/Minor Penalty Certificate
For last 10 years
Service Verification Certificate
Required
Cadre Clearance
Required
Educational Certificates
Self-attested copies
Important Instructions
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format only.
Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel.
Candidates must ensure all documents are attached with the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The deputation period shall not exceed four years.
The maximum age limit is 56 years.
Selection will be as per recruitment rules and DoPT guidelines.
Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature after applying.