The Department of Land Resources Deputy Commissioner Recruitment 2026 has been issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Land Resources, Work Hall No. 32020, 2nd Floor, Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi-110001 vide Vacancy Circular dated 16th February, 2026.
Department of Land Resources Deputy Commissioner Recruitment 2026 is a re-advertisement for the post of Deputy Commissioner (Watershed Development) in Level-12 of the Pay Matrix [Rs. 78,800–2,09,200] in the Department of Land Resources on deputation, including a short-term contract. Applications are invited from eligible officers under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Universities, Research Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, and Autonomous or Statutory Organizations having the qualifications and experience as specified in Annexure-I.
The period of deputation, including short term contract shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation, including short-term contract shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application. Applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) along with the requisite documents must be forwarded within 60 days of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Department of Land Resources Deputy Commissioner Recruitment 2026 Recruitment Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development
Advertisement No.
A-12025/1/2022-Admn.(e-3012643)
Notification Date
16th February, 2026
Post Name
Deputy Commissioner (Watershed Development)
Pay Level
Level 12
Pay Scale
Rs. 78,800–2,09,200
Vacancy
One (01)
Method of Recruitment
Deputation including Short-Term Contract
Important Dates for Department of Land Resources Deputy Commissioner Recruitment 2026
Event
Date
Notification Date
16th February, 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application
Within 60 days of publication in Employment News
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Number of Vacancies
Deputy Commissioner (Watershed Development)
One (01)
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Eligible Officers
Central/State Governments/Union Territories/Public Sector Undertakings/Semi-Government/Statutory or Autonomous Organisations/Recognized Research Institutions or Councils/Agricultural Universities
Service Condition
Holding analogous post on regular basis OR with five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in the scale of pay of Rs. 10,000–15,200 (pre-revised) or equivalent
Essential Qualification
Master’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent in Agriculture, forestry, or Horticulture; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent
Essential Experience
Ten years of experience in supervisory capacity of planning and implementation of agriculture/forestry/wasteland development. Watershed Development/Rural Development programmes
Desirable
Doctorate Degree in the subject concerned from a recognized university or equivalent; Experience in preparation of briefs and memoranda for conferences/seminars/meetings
Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
Pay Matrix
Deputy Commissioner (Watershed Development)
Level 12
Rs. 78,800–2,09,200
Application Process
Particulars
Details
Application Mode
Prescribed Proforma (Annexure-II)
Submission Modes
Speed Post / Ordinary Post / By Hand / Through e-mail
Address
The Under Secretary (Admn.), Department of Land Resources, Work Hall No. 32020, 2nd Floor, Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi-110001
Time Limit
Within 60 days of publication in Employment News
Documents Required
Document
Requirement
Prescribed Proforma
Annexure-II
Up-to-date CR Dossier
Required
Vigilance Clearance
Required
Cadre Clearance
Required
Integrity Certificate
Required
Statement of Major/Minor Penalties (Last 10 Years)
Required
Important Instructions
The period of deputation, including a short-term contract shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
The selected officer may opt to draw pay plus deputation allowance in accordance with DoPT O.M. No. 2/12/87-Estt (Part-III) dated 29.04.1988 as amended from time to time or have pay fixed in the scale of the post as per prevailing rules.
Advance copy of applications and applications received after the last date and without CR Dossier, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate will not be considered.
Officers who have applied for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their application subsequently.