Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026 has been issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, New Delhi for filling up the post of Director in the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai. Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026 invites applications in the prescribed proforma from eligible officers for appointment on deputation including short term contract basis as per the details provided in the official advertisement.
Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026 specifies that the post of Director is available with one vacancy under Level 14 pay scale in the pay matrix ranging from Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200. The recruitment is open to officers under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Universities, recognized research institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, and other statutory or autonomous organizations. Candidates must either be holding analogous posts on a regular basis or have two years of regular service in Level 13A pay scale in the parent cadre or department.
Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026 also prescribes the maximum age limit for appointment by deputation as not exceeding 58 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The tenure of appointment shall ordinarily be three years from the date of joining or until superannuation, whichever is earlier, with possible extension up to a maximum of five years subject to approval.
Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026 states that the selection process will be conducted through personal interview. The place of posting will be Chennai or any other location in India as required. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format along with attested copies of relevant certificates and should be forwarded through proper channel. The completed application must be sent by Speed Post to the Deputy Secretary, Sustainable Coastal Management Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi and also emailed as specified in the notification.
Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026 further specifies that the last date for submission of hard copy of application is before 5 PM on 26.05.2026, which is within 45 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News dated 11.04.2026.
Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026 -Recruitment Overview Table
| Organization | Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change |
|---|---|
| Division | Sustainable Coastal Management Division |
| Post Name | Director, NCSCM |
| Total Posts | 01 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation (including short term contract) |
| Job Location | Chennai or anywhere in India |
Important Dates Table
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 11.04.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26.05.2026 (Before 5 PM) |
Vacancy Details Table
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Director, NCSCM | 01 |
Eligibility Table
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Officers of Central/State Govt/UT/PSU/Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts OR with 2 years service in Level 13A |
Age Limit Table
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Not exceeding 58 years |
Pay Scale Table
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Director | Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200) |
Application Process Table
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Prescribed format) |
| Submission | Through proper channel |
| Address | Deputy Secretary, Sustainable Coastal Management Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi |
| Additional | Also email application as specified |
Documents Required Table
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Attested Certificates | Required |
| Vigilance Clearance | Required |
| ACR/APAR (last 5 years) | Required |
| Cadre Clearance Certificate | Required |
| Penalty Statement | Required |
Important Instructions Section
- Applications must be submitted in prescribed format.
- Application should be forwarded through proper channel.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Selection will be through personal interview.
- Maximum age limit is 58 years.
- Tenure is three years extendable up to five years.
- Last date for submission is 26.05.2026 before 5 PM.
Official Website / Reference
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the number of vacancies in Sustainable Coastal Management Division Recruitment 2026?
01 post.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
26.05.2026 before 5 PM.
Q3. What is the pay scale for the Director post?
Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200).
Q4. What is the mode of recruitment?
Deputation including short term contract.
Q5. What is the maximum age limit?
58 years.