North Eastern Council Secretariat Recruitment for Research Officer (Planning) has been notified by the Government of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, North Eastern Council Secretariat, Nongrim Hills, Shillong – 793003. The notification invites applications for filling up 01 (one) post of Research Officer (Planning) on a deputation basis as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules in a vacancy likely to continue on a long-term basis.
North Eastern Council Secretariat Recruitment for Research Officer (Planning) is issued vide ADMN-12012(11)/2/2026-ADMIN dated 11th February, 2026. The pay and other terms and conditions of deputation will be regulated in accordance with DoPT’s O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 as amended from time to time. Cadre authorities/Heads of Departments are requested to forward applications of eligible and willing candidates whose services can be spared on a deputation basis immediately so as to reach the Director (Admn.) within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
Under the North Eastern Council Secretariat Recruitment for Research Officer (Planning), the period of deputation, including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
North Eastern Council Secretariat Recruitment for Research Officer (Planning) provides detailed eligibility conditions, including educational qualifications and experience requirements, method of recruitment, and job requirements as specified in Annexure-I.
North Eastern Council Secretariat Recruitment for Research Officer (Planning)—Details
Recruitment Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
North Eastern Council Secretariat
Ministry
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Location
Nongrim Hills, Shillong – 793003
Post Name
Research Officer (Planning)
No. of Posts
01
Method of Recruitment
Deputation
Notification Date
11th February, 2026
Important Dates for North Eastern Council Secretariat Recruitment for Research Officer (Planning)
Event
Date
Notification Date
11th February, 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application
Within 60 days from publication in Employment News
Vacancy Details
Post
Number of Posts
Research Officer (Planning)
01
Eligibility for North Eastern Council Secretariat Recruitment for Research Officer (Planning)
Criteria
Details
Service Category
Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Union Territories
Experience
Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or with three years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in Level-8 (Rs. 47600–151100) or equivalent
Educational Qualification
Master’s Degree in Statistics or Operations Research or Mathematics or Economics (with Statistics) or Commerce (with Statistics) from a recognized University or equivalent
Experience (Desirable)
Three years’ experience in collection, compilation, analysis and interpretation of statistical data