NEC Secretariat Recruitment 2026 – Research Officer (Industries) Post Deputation Basis | Apply by 20 July
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North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat Recruitment 2026 – Research Officer (Industries) Post
01 Post | Shillong, Meghalaya | North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat | Deputation / Short-Term Contract / Re-employment Basis
Notification No.: ADMN-12012(11)/2/2025-ADMN
Notification Date: 20.05.2026
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 Research Officer (Industries) on deputation (including short-term contract), deputation or re-employment basis. The selected candidate will be appointed in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix. Applications through proper channel must reach the NEC Secretariat within 60 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News. The last date is 20 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. It is responsible for coordinating economic and social development activities across the North Eastern States and supporting regional infrastructure and industrial development initiatives.
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Vacancy Details
- Research Officer (Industries) – 01 Post
Job Type: Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) / Re-employment
Work Location: NEC Secretariat, Shillong, Meghalaya
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Pay Scale
- Level-10 of the Pay Matrix
- ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Eligibility Criteria
Officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, Recognized Universities or Recognized Research Institutes:
- Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
- Having 02 years of regular service in Level-9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800) or equivalent; OR
- Having 04 years of regular service in Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Minimum 05 years of experience in promotion and development of industries.
Eligibility for Armed Forces Personnel
- Armed Forces personnel of the rank of Lieutenant or equivalent who are due to retire or transfer to reserve within one year may also apply.
- They must possess the prescribed educational qualifications and experience.
- Selected officers may initially be appointed on deputation terms and subsequently on re-employment terms as per rules.
Age Limit
- Maximum age shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Job Responsibilities
- Deal with matters relating to promotion and development of industries in the North Eastern Region.
- Assist the Director (Tourism & Industries) in matters related to industries and allied sectors.
- Support planning, policy formulation and implementation of industrial development initiatives.
Period of Deputation
- The period of deputation including short-term contract shall ordinarily not exceed 03 years.
- Previous deputation service in another ex-cadre post shall be counted towards the maximum deputation period.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 20 May 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Application: 20 July 2026
- Applications must reach NEC Secretariat within 60 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of Applications.
- Verification of Eligibility Conditions.
- Assessment of Educational Qualifications and Experience.
- Verification of APARs/ACRs.
- Integrity Certificate Verification.
- Vigilance Clearance Verification.
- Final Selection on Deputation / Re-employment Basis.
Required Documents
- Application in prescribed format (Annexure-II).
- Attested copies of ACRs/APARs 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.
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
Terms & Conditions
- The appointment is on deputation (including short-term contract) or re-employment basis.
- Pay and allowances shall be governed by DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 and subsequent amendments.
- Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
How to Apply
- Interested and eligible officers should apply in the prescribed Application Form/Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-II).
- Applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authority/Head of Department.
- All required certificates and supporting documents must 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
Telephone: 0364-2522647
Official Website: https://necouncil.gov.in
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Important Instructions
- Applications should be submitted only in the prescribed format.
- ACRs/APARs 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.
- The particulars furnished by the applicant must be verified by the Cadre/Appointing Authority.
- Application format and detailed notification can be downloaded from the official NEC website.
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