Senior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment at North Eastern Council Secretariat
The Government of India, Ministry of Development of NER, North Eastern Council Secretariat (NECS) in Shillong, is actively seeking experienced and eligible officers for critical administrative roles through deputation. This is an excellent opportunity for Central/State Government employees looking to take up a challenging position as a Senior Secretariat Assistant in Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. With 07 vacancies available, NECS invites applications from suitable candidates who meet the specified criteria related to analogous posts or prior service experience. The application process is strictly governed by deputation rules, requiring forwarding through the parent department within 60 days from the advertisement date published in the Employment News. Read on for a complete overview of responsibilities, eligibility, and the application procedure for this prestigious government assignment.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
The North Eastern Council Secretariat (Ministry of Development of NER) has announced a requirement for the deputation appointment of officers for the post of Senior Secretariat Assistant. This recruitment is being conducted strictly on a deputation basis (2nd method).
| Organization | Position | Vacancies | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Council Secretariat | Senior Secretariat Assistant | 07 (Seven) | Level 4 (Rs. 25500 - 81100/-) | 2025-12-08 |
Details of Position
The details regarding the 07 available positions for Senior Secretariat Assistant are as follows:
- Number of Posts: 07 (seven)
- Scale of Pay: Level 4 (Rs. 25500 - 81100/-) of 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Location: Shillong, Meghalaya (Inferred from Organization Address)
Eligibility Details
The recruitment is strictly through Deputation (2nd method) for Officers under the Central Government, State Government, or Union Territory Administration. Eligibility criteria include:
- Method of Recruitment: Deputation (2nd method).
- Eligible Candidates must be:
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
- Having rendered eight years of regular service in the grade rendered thereafter in appointment thereto on regular basis in the post of Junior Secretariat Assistant in Level 2 (Rs. 19900-63200/-) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
- Ineligibility: Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration by promotion.
- Period of Deputation: Shall ordinarily not exceed three years, including any prior deputation in an ex-cadre post.
- Maximum Age Limit: Fifty-six years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
Application Details
Eligible and willing candidates must ensure their applications reach the Director (Admn.) within the specified timeframe.
- Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News. (Date of Advertisement is 09 October 2025, so the deadline is approximately 2025-12-08).
- Application Method: Applications must be forwarded by the applicant's current Office/Department.
- Required Documents to be forwarded by the Office/Department:
- Application in prescribed format (Annexure-I) duly completed and countersigned.
- Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five (5) years (attested on each page with seal by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India or equivalent).
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance.
- Cadre Clearance Certificate.
- Major or minor penalty certificate for the last 10 years of service.
- A certificate verifying that particulars furnished have been verified and found correct as per service records.
Important Conditions
- The pay and terms of deputation will be regulated as per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) and No. 2/11/2017-Estt. (Pay-II) as amended from time to time.
- Candidates are advised to visit the NEC website (https://necouncil.gov.in) for Curriculum Vitae (Annexure-I) and other details.
- The candidates applying for the post would not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
Mode of Selection
Selection will involve assessment of the Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents by the Selection Committee at the time of selection.
Important Links
- Official Website/Details: https://necouncil.gov.in
