Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Government of NCT of Delhi through the Planning Department (Cadre Controlling Unit). Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026 has been issued through a circular inviting applications for filling up posts of Joint Director (PLG/Stats.) in the Planning Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The recruitment process is intended to fill existing vacancies in the Planning and Statistical Cadre.
Under Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026, applications are invited for ten posts of Joint Director (PLG/Stats.) in the Planning Department. These positions are proposed to be filled on deputation basis from officers working under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, or the Government of NCT of Delhi. Officers who possess the required qualifications and experience are eligible to apply for the posts as per the conditions specified in the circular.
As per the Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026 notification, the Joint Director (PLG/Stats.) post falls under Group A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category. The selected officers will be placed in Level-12 of the Pay Matrix under the Seventh Central Pay Commission with a pay scale of Rs.78,800–2,09,200. The appointment will be made initially for a period of three years or until further orders of the competent authority.
Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026 states that eligible officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or officers with prescribed years of service in the relevant pay levels are eligible for consideration for deputation. Officers should possess the educational qualifications in statistics, mathematics, economics, or related fields along with professional experience in statistical or planning work including survey, monitoring and evaluation.
Applications for Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026 must be submitted in the prescribed format along with attested copies of required documents through the proper channel. The applications must reach the Planning Department within sixty days from the date of publication of the circular.
The recruitment process will be conducted in accordance with the rules governing deputation appointments in the Government of NCT of Delhi. Officers currently under deputation should not apply for the same post unless their tenure is completed or nearing completion. Applicants are advised to ensure that their application is forwarded through the proper administrative channel along with complete documentation.
Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular
Details
Recruitment Name
Delhi Planning Department Recruitment 2026
Organization
Planning Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
Post Name
Joint Director (PLG/Stats.)
Post Type
Group A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Total Vacancies
10
Recruitment Mode
Deputation
Important Dates
Event
Date
Circular Date
23.02.2026
Last Date for Application
Within 60 days from the date of publication of circular
Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancies
Joint Director (PLG/Stats.)
10
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Service Requirement
Officers under Central/State Govt./Union Territories/GNCTD holding analogous posts on a regular basis or with 5 years of service in Level 11 (Rs.67,700–208,700) or with 7 years of service in Level 10 (Rs.56,100–177,500) or with 7 years of service in Level 9 (Rs.53,100–167,800) or with 7 years of service in Level 7 (Rs.44,900–142,400).
Educational Qualification
Postgraduate degree in statistics/operational research/mathematical statistics/applied statistics or postgraduate degree in economics/mathematics/commerce with statistics as one of the subjects or PG diploma in statistics.
Experience
Ten years of experience in statistical/planning work, including surveys, monitoring, and evaluation in a recognized institute or department.