NITI Aayog Protocol Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Government of India, NITI Aayog has notified 1 vacancy for the Protocol Officer post on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree and meet the age limit of a maximum of 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The notified pay for the post is Level-7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) of the Pay Matrix. Eligible candidates must apply through the prescribed offline application process by forwarding applications in the enclosed pro-forma through proper channel within 42 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News, along with the required documents.

NITI Aayog Protocol Officer at a Glance

About NITI Aayog Protocol Officer

NITI Aayog operates from NITI Bhawan in New Delhi under the Government of India. The administration has issued a vacancy circular to fill up one post of Protocol Officer on deputation (including short-term contract) basis from amongst the officers of Central Government or State Governments or Union Territories or Public Sector Undertakings or recognized Research Institutions or Universities or Semi-Government or Autonomous or Statutory Organizations.

Where and How to Send

It is requested to forward the applications of interested & eligible officers in the enclosed pro-forma through proper channel so as to reach the undersigned within 42 days’ from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. Applications must be addressed to the undersigned at NITI Aayog.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a Recognized University.
• Experience: Two years’ experience of protocol including public relations work, if any.
• Deputation Eligibility: Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/ department; or with five years’ regular service in Level-6 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) or equivalent in the parent cadre/Department.
• Age Limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Enclosures

The applications must be forwarded along with the following documents:

• Proof of educational qualifications and experience (self-attested)
• Original/attested photocopies of the APARs for the last 5 years
• Vigilance clearance certificate
• Integrity Certificate
• No Major/Minor penalty certificate for last 10 years

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The period of deputation (including short term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.
• The candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently. Applications received without aforesaid documents or after prescribed date, shall be rejected.

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