Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy Director Recruitment 2026
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, invites applications from eligible officers for the deputation filling up of 17 existing/anticipated vacant posts of Deputy Director. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced government officers looking to contribute to national enforcement efforts in regulatory laws and intelligence collection. Selected candidates will be posted either at the Headquarters in New Delhi or in various Zonal Units across the country. Review the essential eligibility criteria and ensure your application reaches the Bureau by the specified deadline.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ministry of Home Affairs
Position: Deputy Director
Total Vacancies: 17 (Subject to variation)
Advertisement Date: January 10 - 16, 2026 (Employment News reference)
Last Date for Application: 28.02.2026
Details of Position
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale (Pre-revised) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director | Level-12 | Rs. 78,800-2,09,200/- (Pay Matrix) / Rs. 6600/- (Grade Pay) | Headquarters, New Delhi or Zonal Units of NCB |
Eligibility Details
Eligibility Criteria for Deputation:
Officers of the Central Government or the State Government or Union Territories are eligible to apply for deputation.
Essential Qualification and Experience:
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR with 5 years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in the posts in Pay Band-3, Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600 (pre-revised) or equivalent.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized University.
- Experience: Eight years' experience in enforcement of regulatory laws and collection of intelligence relating thereto.
Desirable Qualification and Experience:
- Four years' experience in investigation of criminal offences including economic offences.
- Working knowledge of Computer related operations including Microsoft Office (Word, Power-Point, Excel and Access) and operation of internet.
Age Limit:
The age limit for appointment by transfer on deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Period of Deputation: Ordinarily not to exceed 04 (four) years, including any preceding deputation period in another ex-cadre post.
Application Details
Application Deadline: 28.02.2026
Method of Application: Applications must be submitted in the revised Bio-data/C.V. proforma (original format attached in the advertisement) and forwarded through proper channel to:
Dy Director General (P&A), Narcotics Control Bureau Headquarters, 2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110 066.
Required Documents (Duly Attested):
- Supporting certificates for claimed educational qualifications (including Bachelor Degree).
- Photocopies of APARs for the last five years (attested on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India or equivalent).
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance certificate as per proforma.
- Major/minor penalty statement for the last 10 years.
- Cadre clearance confirming willingness to join the post upon selection.
Important Conditions
- Applications received after the closing date or conditional applications will not be entertained.
- Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature after selection.
- An officer who fails to join the post after selection will be debarred from future deputation in NCB.
- The post is offered on deputation/transfer basis governed by DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
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