NCSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 11 Law Officer, Research Officer and More Posts

National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has announced 11 vacancies for Director, Law Officer, Assistant Director, Research Officer and Accountant posts on deputation. The tenure for these deputation including short-term contract posts ordinarily will not exceed 3-4 years, with a maximum age limit of 56 years as on the closing date. Qualification and eligibility requirements vary according to the post, and pay scales range from Level-6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) to Level-12 (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200) depending on the position. Eligible candidates must apply through the offline application process, sending their applications in the prescribed proforma through the proper channel to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes office on or before 11 December 2026.

NCSC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Vacancy Details

*The number of a posts as well as station of posting are subject to variation at the sole discretion of the Commission.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility conditions vary by post under deputation (including short-term contract) basis:

• Director: Officers under Central/State Governments/UT Administrations/Universities/Research Institutions/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous/Semi-Government/Statutory organizations holding analogous posts on regular basis, OR with 5 years regular service in level 11. Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with statistics), along with 8 years experience in conducting survey or research in social welfare.
• Law Officer: Officers holding analogous posts, OR with 5 years regular service in level 10, OR with 6 years regular service in level 8. Must possess Master’s degree in law with 5 years teaching/research experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in law with 7 years teaching/research experience, OR 7 years service in State Judicial Service, OR 7 years practice as an Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961.
• Assistant Director: Officers holding analogous posts, OR with 2 years regular service in level 8. Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with statistics), along with 3 years experience in conducting survey or research in social welfare.
• Research Officer: Officers holding analogous posts, OR with 2 years regular service in level 7. Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics (with statistics), along with 2 years experience in conducting survey or research in social welfare.
• Accountant: Senior Secretariat Assistants of Central Secretariat Clerical Service with 8 years regular service and training in Cash and Accounts work from Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or equivalent with 2 years experience in cash, accounts and budget work; OR officers holding analogous posts, OR with 6 years regular service in level 5, OR with 8 years regular service in level 4, along with training in cash and accounts work and 2 years experience.

How to Apply for NCSC Recruitment 2026

1. Download the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) from the official NCSC website.
2. Fill out the bio-data and curriculum vitae completely with accurate details.
3. Attach up-to-date APARs for the last five years and vigilance clearance certificate through the proper channel.
4. Ensure the parent department forwards the application along with integrity certificate and major/minor penalty statement.
5. Send the completed application to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes office within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (closing date 11 December 2026).

Selection and Interview

Applications received through proper channel are evaluated based on eligibility criteria, qualifications, experience, and up-to-date APAR records. Selected candidates are appointed on deputation (including short-term contract) basis.

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