About Job
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is inviting applications for the crucial posts of Regional Officers within the Regional Offices of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). These Group 'A', Gazetted positions are available on a deputation basis across five major locations: Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata (one post in each). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced officers from the Indian Administrative Service or Central Service Group 'A' to serve in a responsible capacity within the regulatory framework of film certification, contributing to the cultural landscape of India.
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Job Summary
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, is seeking to fill vacancies for the position of Regional Officer. These posts are offered on a deputation basis.
- Organization: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting / Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- Position: Regional Officer (General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted)
- Advertisement Date: 30th December, 2025
- Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication (Calculated as approximately 28th February 2026)
Details of Position
The details regarding the number of posts, location, and pay scale are provided below:
| S. No. | Name of the Post | No. of Posts and Regional Office of CBFC | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Regional Officer | 01 - Delhi | Pay Matrix Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200) (Pre-revised Pay Band 3 Rs.15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs.7600) |
| 01 - Cuttack | |||
| 01 - Kolkata | |||
| 01 - Chennai | |||
| 01 - Hyderabad |
Period of deputation is ordinarily not exceeding 4 years.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must be:
- Officers of the Indian Administrative Service or Central Service Group 'A' eligible for appointment as Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India.
- Essential Qualifications:
- Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.
- Sound knowledge of Hindi and one more of the following Indian languages against each Regional Officer:
- Delhi: Hindi
- Cuttack: Odiya
- Kolkata: Bengali
- Chennai: Tamil
- Hyderabad: Telugu
- Sound knowledge of Indian history and culture.
- 10 years' administrative or managerial experience in a responsible capacity.
Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Application Details
Eligible officers must forward their applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) to the Under Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, 'A' Wing, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi-110001.
Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication (i.e., by approximately 28th February 2026).
Required Documents to be forwarded along with application:
- Up-to-date APAR dossier for the last five years (attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary or equivalent).
- Vigilance Clearance.
- Statement indicating whether any minor/major penalty was imposed or not during the last 10 years.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Cadre Clearance.
Important Conditions
- Officers who volunteer for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
- The maximum age limit for candidates shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Terms and conditions regarding pay and tenure of deputation will be regulated by DoPT's O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
Mode of Selection
Selection will be based on scrutiny of applications, relevant experience, and compliance with eligibility criteria, as is standard for deputation appointments.
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