NPC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Senior Consultant and Mining Expert Posts

The National Productivity Council (NPC), an autonomous body under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is engaging two persons on contract for a coal mining sector consultancy assignment at its Regional Directorate (RD) Hyderabad: one Senior Consultant – Mining Expert (C-01) and one Senior Consultant – Rate Analysis & Costing Specialist (C-02). Applications in the Annex-AF proforma go by e-mail to [email protected] by 3:00 pm on 23 November 2026, and the notice states that applications received after the closing time will not be considered.

NPC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About NPC

The National Productivity Council is an autonomous body under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, with its office at 5-6 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003. According to the notice, it promotes productivity consciousness in the country for sustainable socio-economic development through consultancy, research and training activities in different sectors of the economy.

Where and How to Send

Applications are to be sent by e-mail to [email protected]. The notice names no postal address for applications. The subject line must carry the post code: “Application for Senior Consultant – C-01” or “Application for Senior Consultant – C-02”.

1. Fill in the application as per Annex-AF, the proforma enclosed with the notice. It asks for name, parent’s or husband’s name, date of birth, correspondence and permanent address, Aadhaar number, contact numbers, e-mail ID, the post applied for (C-01 / C-02 / both), qualifications and any other relevant information.
2. Fill in the details of experience in APPENDIX-I of the proforma: period (starting from the last), name of office/organisation, post and remuneration or pay band with grade pay if applicable, and description of duties performed.
3. Attach self-attested copies of the requisite documents and a latest photograph.
4. E-mail the application to [email protected] with the post code in the subject, so that it is received by 3:00 pm on 23 November 2026.

The Annex-AF declaration states that the applicant has read and accepts the terms and conditions of the advertisement, that no disciplinary proceedings are pending against the applicant as on date, and that all material facts have been disclosed.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

For both posts the remuneration is determined by the marks awarded by the Selection Committee under AI No. 858/2026, and TA/DA for official tours is paid as per NPC rules. The notice sets the maximum age at 65 years for both posts; the age cut-off date and any age relaxation are not specified in the notice.

C-01 Senior Consultant – Mining Expert

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering from a government-recognised University/Institution.
• Experience: 15 years and above in opencast mining; hands-on in HEMM operations and outsourcing contracts; experience in preparing/vetting SORs or estimates.
• Age: maximum 65 years.
• Desirable: First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate; experience in contract management, estimation or productivity studies.
• Number of persons: 01. Contract period: 3 months.

C-02 Senior Consultant – Rate Analysis & Costing Specialist

• Qualification: CMA or B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering from a government-recognised University/Institution.
• Experience: 15 years and above in rate analysis, cost estimation, SOR/estimate preparation or contract costing of HEMM-based earthwork, mining or transportation works; strong in Excel-based equipment owning & operating cost models; ability to build variable cost models with escalation (price indices, wages, fuel/PV clauses).
• Age: maximum 65 years.
• Desirable: SOR/estimate preparation in opencast mining; price variation and escalation formulae; Excel-based cost models.
• Number of persons: 01. Contract period: 3 months.

Conditions common to both posts

• Working proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, e-mail and video conferencing.
• Own laptop.
• Physical fitness and willingness to undertake extensive travel and extended stay at mining locations.
• No conflict of interest.
• Candidates with the combined profile of both posts (B.E. in Mining with substantial experience in rate analysis, cost estimation or SOR work) will be given preference, and a candidate may apply for both posts.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

NPC Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The assignment involves development of Schedule of Rates (SOR)/cost-estimation models for opencast coal mining and allied operations. The scope broadly covers overburden removal and rehandling, silt removal, ripping/blast-free excavation, coal extraction, loading and transportation at different leads, crushing, coal and material handling, equipment deployment, lighting and pumping, and hiring of HEMM/vehicles. The work involves field studies at mining locations, review of existing SORs/NITs/contracts and operational records, time/cycle-time studies, equipment productivity and utilisation assessment, diesel/fuel consumption norms, manpower and machinery requirements, cost analysis, benchmarking, development of cost models and formulation/validation of SORs.

C-01 Senior Consultant – Mining Expert

• Provide mining domain guidance for the field studies at the opencast mines.
• Validate HEMM productivity, cycle-time, utilisation and fuel norms.
• Review mining conditions, leads, gradients and strip ratios.
• Interact with mine officials on technical matters.
• Assist in formulating and validating SOR items and lead/price variation mechanisms.
• Review technical deliverables.
• Participate in technical discussions/presentations as required.

C-02 Senior Consultant – Rate Analysis & Costing Specialist

• Build cost models for each SOR item (owning and operating cost, fuel, manpower, repairs, overheads, profit).
• Convert time-study and productivity data into rates at different leads.
• Formulate lead variation and price variation clauses.
• Benchmark with SORs of CIL subsidiaries.
• Prepare working sheets and calculations that are traceable and auditable.
• Prepare technical deliverables.
• Participate in technical discussions/presentations as required.

Enclosures

• Application in the Annex-AF proforma.
• Self-attested copies of requisite documents, and a latest photograph.
• Details of experience in the prescribed APPENDIX-I.
• Self-attested copy of proof of date of birth.
• Self-attested copy of Aadhaar.
• For a retired person: date of retirement, name of the office where last working, and a copy of the PPO.

Selection Process

Applications are first screened by a Screening Committee. Only shortlisted candidates are called for online/physical interaction before the Selection Committee.

Screening

The Screening Committee screens the applications received. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interaction before the Selection Committee

The Selection Committee assesses qualification, relevant experience, subject knowledge, computer skills and communication skills. Candidates securing more than 80% marks will be granted the maximum remuneration, and those securing 60% to 80% marks will be granted 90% of the maximum, as per AI No. 858/2026. The notice does not give a date or venue for the interaction.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely on contract basis, for a contract period of 3 months, and does not confer any right to regular appointment in NPC or its associated organisations.
• The contractual person is not entitled to any benefits, compensation, absorption or regularisation of service in NPC.
• Working hours, travelling and daily allowance and leave are governed by the applicable provisions of NPC for the assignment.
• Field visits to mining/project locations are required, involving travel and long stays in Company Guest Houses at mining projects.
• Original documents and certificates supporting age, qualification and experience must be produced at the time of joining, failing which the offer of engagement stands withdrawn.
• NPC may terminate the contract at any time without notice and without assigning any reason if performance is unsatisfactory or the person is found indisciplined or wanting.
• Strict confidentiality must be kept of all technical, operational, financial and commercial information, data, documents, calculations and reports, and all records of the assignment must be handed over to NPC before the final payment.
• NPC reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the advertisement at any time without assigning any reason.

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