Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME) | 4 Posts | Deputation Basis | New Delhi
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Quick Highlights
- Post: Deputy Director (General Administrative Division) – 04
- Organisation: Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME)
- Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India
- Pay Level: Level-11 (Group A Gazetted)
- Job Location: New Delhi
- Recruitment Mode: Deputation Basis
- Last Date: 04.07.2026
About the Organisation
The Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME) functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. It is the nodal agency for policy formulation, coordination and monitoring of programmes related to the MSME sector across the country.
DC-MSME oversees a wide network of technology centres, field offices, and development institutes that support small businesses with technology upgradation, skill development, entrepreneurship promotion and credit facilitation.
The office plays a key role in implementing government schemes like Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Credit Guarantee Fund scheme, and various cluster development initiatives. It regularly fills administrative posts through deputation to manage its growing programme responsibilities.
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Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Deputy Director (General Administrative Division)
- Number of Posts: 04
- Nature of Appointment: Deputation basis
- Pay Level: Level-11 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Classification: Group A Gazetted
- Place of Posting: Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), New Delhi
Eligibility Criteria
For Deputation:
Officers under the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department
OR
With two years regular service in the grade rendered after appointment to posts in Level-12 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department
OR
With three years regular service in the grade rendered after appointment to posts in Level-10 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department
Educational Qualification:
- Officers should possess qualifications and experience as per deputation norms
- Group A Gazetted Central Government service officers are eligible
- Complete eligibility details available on DCMSME website at http://dcmsme.gov.in
Age Limit
- The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-11 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Pay Range: Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 per month (Level-11)
- Deputation allowance and other admissible allowances as per Central Government rules
Job Responsibilities
- Handling general administrative matters in the Development Commissioner (MSME) office
- Coordinating with field offices, technology centres and development institutes under DC-MSME
- Assisting in policy implementation and programme monitoring related to MSME sector
- Managing establishment matters, personnel work and administrative correspondence
- Coordinating with Ministry of MSME and other central government departments
- Overseeing day-to-day administrative operations of the division
- Any other duties assigned by senior officers from time to time
Important Dates
- Advertisement Published: Employment News, 30 May – 5 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 04.07.2026
- Applications received after the last date will not be entertained under any circumstances
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the official notification.
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How to Apply
- Eligible and willing officers must apply through proper channel only
- Applications must be forwarded through the cadre controlling authority / head of department
- The application along with required documents should be sent to the concerned authority at DC-MSME office, New Delhi
- Applications not forwarded through proper channel will not be entertained
- Details of application procedure and prescribed proforma available at http://dcmsme.gov.in
- Also available on Ministry of MSME website at http://dcmsme.gov.in – Vacancies section
Required Documents
- Duly filled application in prescribed proforma
- Up to date APAR / ACR dossiers for the last 5 years (attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary)
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Integrity Certificate
- Cadre Clearance Certificate
- Statement of major / minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years (if any)
- Service certificate from the cadre controlling authority
Important Instructions
- This post is to be filled on deputation basis only – direct applicants need not apply
- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years
- Officers who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw candidature subsequently
- The number of posts may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements
- Applications received without complete documents or after the closing date will not be considered
- DC-MSME reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage
Official Links
- Official Website: http://dcmsme.gov.in
- Notification / Vacancies: http://dcmsme.gov.in – Vacancies section
- Ministry Website: http://msme.gov.in