About Job
The North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat, under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, is actively seeking highly qualified and eligible officers for the critical role of Deputy Adviser (Irrigation, Flood Control and Water Management). This position is being filled on a Deputation (including short-term contract) basis. If you are an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in hydrology and water resource management, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to comprehensive development programmes in the North Eastern Region.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: North Eastern Council Secretariat (Ministry of Development of NER, Government of India)
Job Title: Deputy Adviser (Irrigation, Flood Control and Water Management)
Advertisement Date: 25th February, 2026
Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication in the Employment News (Approximately 25th April, 2026)
Details of Position
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Deputy Adviser (Irrigation, Flood Control and Water Management) |
| No. of Posts | 01 (one) |
| Scale of Pay (7th CPC) | Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200/-) of Pay Matrix |
| Recruitment Method | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Location | Shillong (North Eastern Council Secretariat) |
Eligibility Details
The recruitment is open to officers working under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, or recognized research institutions/statutory/autonomous organizations.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or institute.
- Experience: Ten years' experience in the field of hydrology planning or investigation or design or construction and execution of water resources development projects.
Service Conditions for Deputation:
- Officers must be holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
- Officers must have five years of service in the grade rendered after appointment to Level-11 (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700/-) on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department.
- The total period of deputation (including short-term contract) shall ordinarily not exceed four years.
- Maximum Age Limit: 56 years as on the closing date of application receipt.
Application Details
Application Deadline: Candidates must ensure their applications reach the undersigned within 60 days from the date of advertisement publication in the Employment News (approx. 25-04-2026).
Method of Application: Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure-II), duly completed, signed, and countersigned by the Cadre/Appointing authority.
Required Documents (Enclosures):
- Application in prescribed format (Annexure-II).
- Attested copies of ACRs for the last five years.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance.
- Major or minor penalty certificate for the last 10 years.
- Certificate verifying particulars against service records.
- Cadre clearance certificate.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates.
Important Conditions
- Applications must be forwarded by Cadre authorities/Head of Departments immediately.
- Candidates who apply for this post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
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