Recruitment Circular: Committee of Parliament on Official Language (Deputation Basis)
The Secretariat of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language, located at 11, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi-110011, has issued an important circular regarding the filling up of several critical, ex-cadre posts purely on a deputation basis. This opportunity is extended only to willing officers currently serving in Central Government offices who meet the stringent eligibility criteria detailed in the annexures of the original notification. The organization is seeking to fill a diverse range of positions, including senior roles like Senior Research Officer and Hindi Officer, alongside support roles such as Research Assistants, Assistants, Stenographers (Grades 'C' and 'D'), and Lower Division Clerks. Officers selected for these deputation tenures will operate under the standard provisions of deputation laid down by the Department of Personnel & Training. Prospective applicants must ensure their current employers forward their applications, complete with necessary enclosures like APARs and cadre clearance, within the stipulated timeframe, as incomplete submissions will not be entertained. This circular, dated 31/10/2025, represents a chance for experienced government personnel to contribute to the vital work of the Committee.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Committee of Parliament on Official Language
Job Title(s): Senior Research Officer, Hindi Officer, Research Assistant, Assistant, Stenographer Grade 'C', Stenographer Grade 'D', and Lower Division Clerk (All on Deputation Basis)
Publication Date: 31/10/2025 (Inferred from Circular Date)
Application Deadline: 60 days from the date of issue (Calculated Deadline: 2025-12-30)
Details of Position
The following posts are required to be filled on deputation basis:
- Senior Research Officer: 01 Post, Pay Matrix Level-11 (₹67700-208700)
- Hindi Officer: 01 Post, Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹47600-151100)
- Research Assistant: 05 Posts, Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35400-112400)
- Assistant: 03 Posts, Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35400-112400)
- Stenographer Grade 'C': 02 Posts, Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35400-112400)
- Stenographer Grade 'D': 04 Posts, Pay Matrix Level-4 (₹25500-81100)
- Lower Division Clerk: 02 Posts, Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹19900-63200)
Eligibility Details
Applications are invited only from officers of the Central Government who fulfill the requisite qualifications and experience specified in Annexure-I for their respective posts. General eligibility criteria across roles include:
- General Requirement: Officers must be holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or possessing specified years of regular service in equivalent/lower pay scales.
- Educational Qualifications: Specific Master's degrees (often involving Hindi/English combinations or specific subject proficiencies) are required for higher posts. Stenographers require specific shorthand speeds (100 w.p.m. for Gr. C, 80 w.p.m. for Gr. D). LDC requires typing speeds (30 w.p.m. Hindi, 25 w.p.m. English) and computer knowledge.
- Experience: Varies by post, ranging from 2 years experience in Official Language policy implementation (Research Assistant) up to 5 years (Senior Research Officer) or 3 years (Hindi Officer) in relevant roles, noting, or drafting.
- Age Limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall ordinarily not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Tenure: Period of deputation, including previous ex-cadre deputations, shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
Note: Detailed qualifications and experience matrix are available in Annexure-I of the original advertisement.
Application Details
Application Deadline: 60 days from the date of issue of this Circular (i.e., by 2025-12-30).
Method of Application: Applications must be sent in duplicate to the undersigned.
Required Documents: Applications must be accompanied by:
- Self-Attested Photocopies of ACR/APAR for the last 5 Years.
- Certification by the Employer/ Cadre Controlling Authority (as per Annexure-III).
- Cadre clearance in respect of the applicant.
- The application form/Bio-Data must be filled as per Annexure-II.
Important Conditions
- Only those candidates who fulfill the requisite qualification and experience as given in Annexure-I will be entertained.
- Officials who volunteer for the posts will not be allowed to withdraw their names later on.
- Particulars of applicants must be carefully checked to ensure they fulfill eligibility conditions; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The terms of deputation are governed by the provisions of DOPT O.M. No. AB-6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17th June, 2010, as amended.
Mode of Selection
Mode of selection is based on the documents submitted, given the deputation nature of the posts. The employer/Cadre Controlling Authority must certify the requisite qualifications and experience.
