About Job
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced an opening to fill up one vacant post of Section Officer on a deputation basis, potentially including a Short-Term Contract (ISTC). This is a vital opportunity for eligible officers from Central/State Governments or related bodies to serve in the Headquarters or Regional/Zonal Offices of the NCB across the country. Interested candidates must meet stringent eligibility criteria related to experience and educational qualifications as defined in the recruitment rules.
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: Section Officer (on deputation basis including short-term contract [ISTC])
Advertisement Date: 20 Feb, 2026
Application Deadline: 31 March, 2026
Details of Position
The post is available for deputation/short-term contract. The vacancies are subject to variation (increase/decrease).
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Level-7) | Vacancy | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section Officer | Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400/- | 01 (One) | Headquarters and Regional / Zonal Offices of NCB (Anywhere in the country) |
Eligibility Details
Officers from Central Government or State Governments or Union Territories or Autonomous Bodies or Public Sector Undertaking or statutory bodies or recognized research institutions or Universities or semi-government organizations are eligible, provided they meet one of the following:
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
- With five years of service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Pay Band-2, Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200/-, or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be a deemed University under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; AND
- Two years work experience in accounts or administration or establishment matters.
Age criteria may apply as per policy. The maximum age limit for appointment by transfer on deputation shall not exceed fifty (56) years on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Application Details
Deadline: 31st March, 2026 (Applications received after this date will be processed only if the vacancy remains unfilled in the subsequent month).
Method: Applications must be forwarded in original format as per Annexure-I (Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma) to the following address:
The Deputy Director General (P&A), Narcotics Control Bureau Headquarters, 2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi – 110 066
Required Documents: Supporting certificates/documents in respect of claimed educational qualification (including Bachelor Degree), attested photocopies of APARs for the last five years, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance certificate, and Cadre clearance certificate (if applicable).
Important Conditions
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in the country in any Zonal/ Regional Offices/Headquarters of NCB.
- Conditional applications regarding the place of posting will not be entertained.
- Applications must be routed through proper channels. No advance application will be entertained.
- Officers already on deputation must have their applications forwarded by the parent cadre/department along with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity certificate.
Mode of Selection
The selection process will involve assessment of the information furnished in the Bio-data and supporting documents by the Selection Committee.
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