North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat Recruitment 2026 – Senior Secretariat Assistant Posts
03 Posts | Shillong, Meghalaya | North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat | Deputation Basis
Notification No.: ADMN-13012/2/2017-ADMN
Notification Date: 12.05.2026
The North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, invites applications from eligible and suitable officers for recruitment to the post of Senior Secretariat Assistant on deputation basis. Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Applications through proper channel must reach the NEC Secretariat on or before 12 July 2026.
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About North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat
The North Eastern Council (NEC) is the statutory regional planning body under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India. The Council coordinates economic and social development initiatives across the North Eastern States and supports regional infrastructure, connectivity, and development projects.
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Vacancy Details
- Senior Secretariat Assistant – 03 Posts
Job Type: Deputation Basis
Work Location: North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong, Meghalaya
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Pay Scale
- Level-4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Eligibility Criteria
Deputation (2nd Method):
Officers under the Central Government, State Government or Union Territory Administration:
- Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
- Having 08 years of regular service rendered after regular appointment as Junior Secretariat Assistant in Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) of the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
- Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.
- Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Age Limit
- Maximum age shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Period of Deputation
- Ordinarily not exceeding 03 years.
- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment shall not exceed 03 years.
Job Responsibilities
- Work under the orders of the Sectoral Head/Section Officer.
- Process and examine various correspondence files.
- Prepare notes and draft communications.
- Identify mistakes or misstatements of facts.
- Ensure correctness of facts and records.
- Refer to relevant rules, regulations and precedents.
- Maintain files and provide relevant information and statistics.
- Present matters clearly and suggest suitable courses of action.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly statements of the Section.
- Provide guidance to Junior Secretariat Assistants whenever required.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the competent authority.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 12 May 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Application: 12 July 2026
- Applications must reach the NEC Secretariat within 60 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of Applications.
- Verification of Eligibility Conditions.
- Assessment of Service Records.
- Verification of APARs/ACRs.
- Integrity Certificate Verification.
- Vigilance Clearance Verification.
- Final Selection on Deputation Basis.
Required Documents
- Application in prescribed format (Annexure-I).
- Attested copies of APARs/ACRs for the last 05 years.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Cadre Clearance Certificate.
- Major/Minor Penalty Certificate for the last 10 years.
- Certificate verifying correctness of particulars furnished by the applicant.
Terms & Conditions
- The appointment is on deputation basis.
- Pay and allowances shall be regulated as per DoPT guidelines.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature after submission.
- The selection will be subject to verification of all certificates and service records.
How to Apply
- Interested and eligible officers should apply in the prescribed application format.
- Applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authority/Head of Department.
- All required certificates and supporting documents should be enclosed.
- The completed application should be sent to the Director (Administration), NEC Secretariat.
- Applications received after the due date will not be entertained.
Director (Administration)
North Eastern Council Secretariat
Nongrim Hills
Shillong – 793003
Meghalaya
Official Website: https://necouncil.gov.in
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Important Instructions
- Applications should be submitted only in the prescribed format.
- APARs/ACRs must be attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or equivalent.
- Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance and Cadre Clearance are mandatory.
- Applications must be duly signed by the applicant and countersigned by the Cadre/Appointing Authority.
- All information furnished by the applicant will be verified from official records.
- The prescribed application format can be downloaded from the official NEC website.
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