About Job
The prestigious North Eastern Council Secretariat (Ministry of Development of NER) is actively seeking applications from eligible and suitable officers for the position of Research Officer (Planning). This role is available on a deputation basis, allowing experienced government officers to contribute their expertise to the planning and development initiatives of the North Eastern Region. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in assisting the Planning Adviser in formulating plans and coordinating essential sectoral activities within the Council Secretariat in Shillong.
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Job Summary
Organization: North Eastern Council Secretariat, Ministry of Development of NER, Government of India
Job Title: Research Officer (Planning)
Number of Posts: 01 (one)
Application Deadline: 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News (Advertisement dated 11th February 2026, making the deadline approximately April 11, 2026).
Details of Position
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Research Officer (Planning) |
| No. of Posts | 1 (one) |
| Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Level 10 (Rs. 56100-177500) + Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- (corresponding to PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100 under 6th CPC) |
| Recruitment Method | Deputation |
| Location | Shillong |
Job Requirements: To assist the Planning Adviser in preparation, formulation of NEC Plans/Programmes, agenda for Council Meetings/Review meetings and to co-ordinate with different Sectoral Advisers in the Council Secretariat; to scrutinize proposals received in respect of Plan Schemes and draft reports relating to the NEC Plan, analysis of Plans and budgets of N.E. States as well as the Central Government Ministries.
Eligibility Details
Eligibility Criteria for Deputation:
Officers working under the Central Government, State Government, or Union Territories:
- Option 1: Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; OR
- Option 2: With five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment on a regular basis in posts in the scale of pay of Rs.6500-10,500/-(5th CPC) / PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600/- (6th CPC) corresponding to level 7 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department; AND
Educational Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Master's Degree in Statistics or Operations Research or Mathematics or Economics (with Statistics) or Commerce (with Statistics) from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Experience: Three years' experience in collection, compilation, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.
Deputation Period: Ordinarily not to exceed three years or till vacation of lien, whichever is earlier.
Application Details
Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication in the Employment News (Date: 11th February 2026, so deadline is approximately 11th April 2026).
Application Method: Offline. Candidates must submit the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) duly completed, signed, and countersigned/sealed by the Cadre/Appointing authority.
Required Documents to be Enclosed:
- Application (Annexure-II)
- Attested copies of ACRs for the last five years (attested on each page).
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance.
- Major or minor penalty certificate for the last 10 years.
- Certificate verifying particulars furnished are correct as per service records.
- Cadre clearance certificate.
- Self-attested photocopies of education qualification certificates.
Important Links
Digitally signed by LIENMUONG S GANGTE, Director (Admn.), North Eastern Council Secretariat.
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