The Government of India has submitted a requisition for Lateral Recruitment of Joint Secretary and Director level officers. Accordingly, Online Applications are invited from talented and motivated Indian nationals willing to contribute towards nation building to join the Government at the level of Joint Secretary or Director, Group ‘A’, in the under mentioned posts in different Ministries/Departments with Headquarters at New Delhi on Contract Basis (On Deputation for officers of States/UT Cadres, Public Sector Undertakings(PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Universities, Recognized Research Institutes) for a period of 3 years (Extendable to 5 years depending upon performance).
1. (Post ID No. 21025101406) One (UR) post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Micro Biology/ Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/ Agriculture Marketing/ Organic Farming/ Crop Science from a recognized University/ Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: At least fifteen years’ experience in any of the following fields:- (i) Agricultural Extension (ii) Soil Health and Nutrient Management (iii) Plantation (iv) Agricultural
Census (v) Agricultural Marketing & Trade (vi) Agriculture Credits (vii) Crops Insurance (viii) Drought Management (ix)Horticulture Development (x) Farm Mechanization and Technology (xi) Natural Resource Management (xii) Seeds and Oilseeds (xiii) Plant Protection (xiv) Rainfed farming and Irrigation (xv)Crop Management (xvi)Organic Farming. JOB DESCRIPTION: Joint
Secretary shall be responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration of various programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned to him/her.
2. (Post ID No. 21025102406) One (UR) post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Economics or Commerce or Business Economics or Foreign Trade from a recognized University or Institute, preferably with additional qualification in IT, Computer Science, Operational Research and Supply Chain management.” (B) EXPERIENCE: At least 15 years of experience in:- (i) Managing cloud technology implementations at National level and (ii) Should have held Senior Project Manager/System Architect/CTO roles in previous employments. JOB DESCRIPTION: Joint Secretary shall be responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration of various programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned to him/her.
3. (Post ID No. 21025103406) One (UR) post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Economics or Commerce or Finance or Business Administration or Professional Qualification in Chartered Accountancy, ICWA. (B) EXPERIENCE: Fifteen years’ experience in any of the following fields:- (a) Income Tax (b) Customs / Gold Control (c) GST (All taxes which were prevailing before introduction of GST) (d) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (e) Financial Intelligence and Prevention of Money Laundering. JOB DESCRIPTION: Joint Secretary (DoR) shall be responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration of various programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned to him/her.
4. (Post ID No. 21025104406) One (UR) post of Director (Agriculture Marketing), Department of
Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Agriculture with
specialization in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness or Agriculture Marketing from a
recognized University/ Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 Years’ experience in the field of
Agricultural Marketing including Agribusiness. DESIRABLE: Post Graduate Diploma in
Management (PGDM)/Master’s Degree in Business Administration from a recognized
University/ Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) To monitor implementation of various components
of Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) such as Agriculture Marketing
Infrastructure (AMI), Venture Capital Assistance (VCA). (ii) Development and expansion of e-
NAM/e-trading and development of e-NAM as platform of platforms. (iii) To monitor market
trends and other analysis of the agriculture market system through Agmarknet portal to support
policy and decision making. (iv) To help strengthening of Marketing Research and Information
Network (MRIN) Scheme to enable forecasting of demands and price of agricultural
commodities. (v) To provide support for strengthening Agmark grades and standards of
agricultural and allied produce under Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act to
coordinate with Agmark laboratories for implementation of standards. (vi) To develop and
strengthen testing, grades and standards under e-NAM. (vii) To coordinate formation and
promotion of Farmer Produce Organisations (FPOs). (viii) To coordinate development of Village
Haats/GrAMS. (ix) To provide support in initiating and implementing reforms in Agriculture
Marketing and Contract Farming including coordination with States for promotion of Model
Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2017 and Model
Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion & Facilitation)
Act, 2018. (x) To coordinate & promote Central Ordinance on Farmers’ Produce Trade and
Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance 2020. (xi) To develop proper Market
Intelligence and Forecasting System in collaboration with partners for it’s dissemination. (xii) To
coordinate with organizations such as DMI, SFAC and NIAM for ensuring smooth
implementation of schemes and programmes being run by these organizations in Agriculture
Marketing. (xiii) Budget formulation and implementation for Marketing Division. (xiv) To liaise
and coordinate with State Govts./UT Administrations, industries and other stakeholders to
identify gaps, deficiencies and emerging challenges in Agriculture Marketing sector for targeting
policy reforms and other interventions in Agriculture Marketing. (xv) To analyse project reports
of organizations such as FAO, World Bank etc. (xvi) To formulate and prepare EFC Notes and
Cabinet Notes on issues relating to Agriculture Marketing. (xvii) To formulate schemes in the
area of Agriculture Marketing and to prepare Operational Guidelines and Standard Operating
Procedures on such schemes. (xviii) To scrutinize Draft Project Reports (DPR) on various
schemes in the area of Agriculture Marketing. (xix) To assess the requirement for skill
development in agriculture marketing and formulate plans for strengthening of skill development
and capacity building.
5. (Post ID No. 21025105406) One (UR) post of Director (Aviation Management), Ministry of
Civil Aviation. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: (i) B.E/B.Tech. from a
recognized University/ Institute. OR (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Science from a recognized
University/ Institute and (ii) Master’s Degree in Business Administration from a recognized
University/ Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years experience in Aviation Sector.
DESIRABLE: Experience in Information Technology/Law/Financial Management.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Disposal of Government Business related to Aviation Sector.
6. (Post ID No. 21025106406) One (UR) post of Director (Agriculture Trade Specialties),
Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Business
Administration or Agricultural Marketing or Economics or Foreign Trade or Commerce or
Business Economics or Quantitative Methods/ Statistics from a recognized University or
Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years experience in agriculture commodity export
promotion/ overseas marketing strategy formulation and implementation work.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i). Compiling agriculture commodity wise data / information on global and
India’s agriculture trade and manufacturing trends, and its analysis using suitable computational
techniques to provide inputs for formulating and implementing market specific agriculture
commodity marketing and export strategies Covering aspects like: 1. Approach to addressing
Tariff and non-tariff barriers faced abroad, including in the area of SPS requirements, 2.
Capacity building/promotional/ incentivization/ facilitation measures for enabling
competitiveness, market penetration and brand positioning / awareness.(ii) Organization of
domestic and overseas stakeholder consultations and coordination exporter/ producer outreach
and interface with overseas missions, relevant overseas stakeholders, foreign missions in India,
GoI departments / agencies, state governments etc; (iii) Conduct/ commission and oversee
research and analytical studies to devise strategies to support the attainment of targeted
outcomes.(iv) Coordinate and plan participation in trade shows and ensure all activities to
facilitate exporters to design efficient marketing strategies.(v) Evaluate all reports submitted by
Missions and Industry and recommend appropriate changes in strategy ;if required.(vi) Monitor
all existing and prospective markets and assist to identify appropriate business
opportunities.(vii) Prepare effective export business plans to achieve export targets.(viii) Provide
training to exporters and producers perform assessment of all work and assist to achieve all
export objectives.(ix) Study and research the changing landscape in agriculture export markets
especially with regard to non tariff barriers to Indian exports.(x) Identifying & processing
agriculture related trade, tariff and production data relevant to the international trade.(xi)
Implementation of the Agriculture Export-Policy at the center and the state level;(xii) Handling
issues relating to the Agreement on Agricultural negotiations at the WTO;(xiii) Coordinating with
the regulatory authorities and advising the government for implementation of technical
standards, SPS and TBT measures.
7. (Post ID No. 21025107406) One (UR) post of Director (Exports Marketing), Department of
Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Economics or Foreign
Trade or Commerce or Business Economics or Quantitative Methods/ Statistics from a
recognized University or Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years work experience in
commodity/ services level export promotion/ overseas marketing strategy formulation and
implementation work. JOB DESCRIPTION:(i) Compiling commodity/ sector wise data /
information on global and India’s goods and services trade and manufacturing trends and its
analysis using suitable computational techniques to provide inputs for formulating and
implementing market specific sectoral/ commodity marketing and export strategies covering
aspects like: 1)Approach to addressing Tariff and non-tariff barriers faced abroad, including in
the area of SPS TBT requirements, 2) Capacity building/promotional/ incentivization/ facilitation
measures for enabling competitiveness, market penetration and brand positioning / awareness
(ii) Organization of domestic and overseas stakeholder consultations and coordination exporter/
industry outreach and interface with overseas missions, relevant overseas stakeholders, foreign
missions in India, GoI departments / agencies, state governments etc; (iii)Conduct/ commission
and oversee research and analytical studies to devise strategies to support the attainment of
targeted outcomes. (iv) Supervise efficient working of EPCs, design export strategies according
to importing country requirements. (v) Coordinate and plan participation in trade shows and
ensure all activities to facilitate exporters to design efficient marketing strategies. (vi)Evaluate all
reports submitted by Missions and Industry and recommend appropriate changes in strategy; if
required. (vii) Monitor all existing and prospective markets and assist to identify appropriate
business opportunities. (viii) Prepare effective export business plans to achieve export targets.
(ix) Provide training to exporters and producers perform assessment of all work and assist to
achieve all export objectives. (x)Study and research the changing landscape in agriculture
export markets especially with regard to non tariff barriers to Indian exports. (xi) Keeping
abreast of WTO rules and regulations and their implications.
8. (Post ID No. 21025108406) One (UR) post of Director (Foreign Trade Analyst), Department
of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Economics or Foreign
Trade or Commerce or Business Economics or Quantitative Methods/Statistics from a
recognized University or Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years experience in the
areas of trade analysis and forecasting/ business/market analysis/ study/implementation of
Central/State Government regulations governing international trade.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (1). Compiling goods and services related aggregated and HS/services
code wise disaggregated foreign trade, FDI data and related economic data, with other
attributes like import/export policies, tariff and non-tariff measures, domestic/overseas
production situation etc. (2). Economic analysis of this Trade / FDI and economy related data,
applying statistical and trade competitiveness determining techniques and concepts, using
advanced computational methods using Excel Data and other similar statistical tools, to provide
inputs for policy formulation and implementation to actualize trade investment opportunities and
interests, inter-alia, covering aspects like: (i) Areas of comparative advantage (ii) Global
demand /trade trends and opportunities (iii) Addressing Tariff and non-tariff measures / barriers
faced abroad and their optimal domestic calibration, including in the area of SPS / TBT
standards. (iv) Measures for enhancing domestic competitiveness for export growth and
attracting FDI. (v) Measures for exporter / investor facilitation and incentivization (vi) Invocation
of trade defense measures by way of CVD safeguards and ADD. (vii)Analysis of preferential
trade under FTAs and measures for protecting domestic interests, including with regard to Rules
of Origin compliances, bilateral safeguards, FTA reviews etc. (3). Organization of domestic and
overseas stakeholder consultations and coordination , exporter / investor / industry outreach
and interface with relevant GoI departments / agencies, state governments, overseas
stakeholders/ missions, foreign missions in India etc; (4).Assisting in formulation of appropriate
trade fiscal / sectoral policy interventions; (5). Conduct/ commission and oversee research and
analytical studies to devise strategies to support the attainment of targeted outcomes in the area
of foreign trade and investment promotion. (6). Keeping abreast of WTO rules and regulations
and their implications.
9. (Post ID No. 21025109406) One (UR) post of Director (Logistics), Department of Commerce,
Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Economics or Foreign
Trade or Commerce or Business Economics or Operations Research /Quantitative Methods/
Statistics from a recognized University or Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years
experience in any of the field of operations research modeling / simulation work for logistics
optimization, including in aspects like infrastructure / transport mix optimization, seamless multimodal
network development with integrated procedural and approvals mechanisms and
monitoring instrumentation, Supply Chain Management and related strategy development
implementation. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Analyzing prevailing logistics structures and
procedures across modes and their deficiencies and associated infrastructure/ procedural gaps/
inefficiencies and inter-modal imbalance and in optimality. (ii) Analyzing the constituent and
overall costs of logistics services/ operations and determining the most cost-effective and
efficient means of transportation services through operational research tools and scenario
building, and conceiving and utilizing logistics IT systems and software to optimize procedures
and practices (iii) Providing arranging relevant data and analysis of all elements of supply
chains. (iv) Based on the above analysis, developing coordinated and integrated inter modal
logistics interventions including for infrastructure creation and paperless on-line digital
monitoring / management / trans shipment onward movement approval systems, under common
procedural and documentation frameworks, in collaboration with departments concerned to
achieve the optimal, cost minimizing integrated inter modal logistics mix. (v) Monitoring and
working towards harmonizing supply chain operations. (vi) Working with Ministries on optimal
mode-mix and routing of goods. (vii) Regular preparation and submission of appropriate and
accurate logistics reports for senior management. (viii) Identifying ways to encourage private
sector participation in logistics. (ix) Undertaking necessary stakeholder consultation and
coordination for achieving the above objectives.
10. (Post ID No. 21025110406) One (UR) post of Director (Logistics), Department of Food and
Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech. or Master’s Degree in Business
Administration from a recognized University/ Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years of
experience in logistics, especially movement of goods. DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree in
Business Administration (Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management) from a recognized
University/ Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: i) Planning and monitoring the movement of food
grains after their take-over by FCI to the recipient States. ii)Coordination with the Railways
regarding supply of Rakes/Wagons for loading of sponsored food grains. iii) Attending to the
complaints/representations from the States Governments/ State Agencies/ UTs regarding
inadequate movement of food grains to and from the States. iv) Reviewing and monitoring
induction of food grains in difficult areas viz. Assam/ NE and J&K, Sikkim etc. and other critical
areas identified from time to time and organizing review meeting as and when required. v)
Follow up action with Railways, where necessary, on matters relating to imposition of
restrictions on movement of food grains in accordance with Central Orders issued by the
Central Government. vi) Priority Schedule of Booking of Traffics in Railways. vii) Approaching
the Railways for Relaxation of booking restrictions likely to adversely affect the movement and
availability of food grains. viii) Watching of releases of food grains wagons at various important
terminals in the country identified from time to time. ix) Maintenance of statistics regarding
movement of indigenous food grains on FCI account from surplus to deficit states and calling for
data from FCI Head Office and Regional Offices regarding movement of food grains. x)
Assistance to and liaison/coordination with state Governments/ Public Sector Undertaking and
other Railway Users in the movement of food grains and other agricultural products (Inter –State
and Intra-State). xi) Coordination regarding positioning of Gunny bales for FCI and State
Agencies, tentative scheduling, movement and timely availability thereof for both Rabi and
Kharif seasons. xii) Compilation/issue of detailed Sugar Movement Programme on Monthly
basis on receipt of Sugar Release Statement from the Directorate of Sugar for movement of
levy Sugar to various States. xiii) Audit objections relating to transit losses, demurrage,
Wharfage etc. paid by FCI to Railways during transportation of food grains by Railways. xiv)
Policy matters regarding pacing conditions, weighing at Railways premises, issue of clear RRs,
provisions of dunnage etc. xv) Assistance in movement of rakes for loading of levy sugar to
North East, J&K etc. xvi) Liaison with Railways Board, Zonal and Port Trust, Railway authorities,
State Governments and FCI. xvii) Coastal movement of foodgrains for internal consumption
excluding its financial aspects and cost factors. xviii) Monitoring of Movement/ shipments of
imported food grains (imported on Govt. a/c) from the time of shipment schedule, departure
from ports, arrivals and daily unloading at ports, clearance from ports and further dispatches by
rail/road.
11. (Post ID No. 21025111406) One (UR) post of Director (Warehouse Expertise), Department
of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech or Master’s Degree in any
subject from a recognized University/Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years of
experience in dealing with the warehousing in managerial capacity or handling of projects
related to construction of godowns/silos (10000 MT and above) for food grains and other
commodities and multimodal logistics. DESIRABLE: i) Master’s Degree in Business
Administration from a recognized University/ Institute. ii) Knowledge of International/ National
practices in warehousing and issues related to the same and the latest technological
developments in the sector like IT systems/ cold storage management/ supply chain
management/ farm gate logistics in warehousing sector. JOB DESCRIPTION: To monitor the
work relating to infrastructure development implementation of schemes relating to warehouses
and logistics development, regulation and registration of warehouses, promotion of
technological upgradation and introduction of new technologies in warehousing and logistics
and other technical duties and functions as may be assigned by the Competent Authority from
time to time. Arrange relevant data and analysis through supply chains, monitoring supply chain
operations work with ministries on optimal mode and routing, conceiving and utilizing logistics IT
systems or software to optimize procedures, prepare appropriate and accurate logistics reports
for senior management, coordinate multi sectoral input of investment, finances, technological
knowhow and upgradation, knowledge sharing etc. in logistics and warehouse management.
12. (Post ID No. 21025112406) One (UR) post of Director (Edu Tech),Department of Higher
Education, Ministry of Education. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Computer Application/B.E./B.Tech in Computer
Science from any recognized University/Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: 10 years of working
experience out of which 5 years experience in design and development of virtual learning
projects/platforms like MOOCs, Virtual Lab, Digital Library, robotics and related education
technology products/solutions, facilitating AI (Artificial Intelligence) based personalized/adaptive
learning, or some education technology company /organization. DESIRABLE: M.E./M.Tech in
Computer Science from a recognized University/Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i).To provide
technical and policy support in conceptualization, design, development and implementation of
educational e-content, courses (MOOSc) and projects/digital platforms that impart teaching and
learning using ICT in online education. (ii). To adopt best practices, emerging technologies and
identify potential in education technology for better teaching/learning outcome.(iii) To collaborate
effectively with institutions/organizations implementing projects under National Mission on
Education through ICT(NMEICT). (iv) To develop strategies/roadmap in online education
aligned with National Education Policy-2020.
13. (Post ID No. 21025113406) One (UR) post of Director (Edu Laws), Department of School
Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: i) Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institute and
ii) Registered in any State Bar Council/ Bar Council of India in terms of Advocate Act, 1961.
(B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10(Ten) years experience in the field of law; providing Legal
Services in Educational Sector. DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized
University/Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Giving holistic advice on legal matters. (ii)
Monitoring and reviewing implementation of existing Acts and Rules in the Department to
simplify them and make them more effective. (iii) Close liaison with Government counsels and
Courts for all cases related to School Education across India. (iv) Any other related matters that
might be directed by immediate supervisor from time to time.
14. (Post ID No. 21025114406) One (UR) post of Director (ICT Edu), Department of School
Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Computer Application or B.E./ B.Tech from a
recognized University/Institute in the field of Education Technology, Information and
Communication Technology(ICT), Computer science. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years
experience in any of the field of:- i) Education technology/ICT in education, distance education.
(ii) Experience in ICT in education policy issues, national policy development. (iii) Experience in
strategic planning, project management, implementation and monitoring in Education Sector.
DESIRABLE: Post Graduate/Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized University/Institute in
the above subjects. JOB DESCRIPTION: i) Guiding and monitoring Development of One
nation, one digital platform, called DIKSHA. (ii) Guide, monitor, supervise, facilitate and ensure
the development of high quality e-content (for students and teachers) that is Coherent with all
digital modes – internet-based, TV and Radio – by the centre and states/UTs through NCERT
and SCERT. (iii) Ensuring that a rich variety of educational software and e-content will be
developed for school education (from pre-school to grade 12) in multiple
languages/dialects/mother tongues and made available for students and teachers at all levels.
(iv) Ensuring that all such software/e-content will be available in all major Indian languages and
will be accessible to a wide range of users including students in remote areas and divyang
students. (v) Coordination for Teaching learning e-content to be developed by all States in all
regional languages as well as by the NCERT, CIET, CBSE, NIOS and other bodies/institutions
and uploaded onto the DIKSHA platform. (vi) Conceive, Design, Guide, coordinate, monitor and
IT based solutions for child wise tracking for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy and other
grades. (vii) Identifying Emerging disruptive technologies that will necessarily transform the
education system. (viii) Creating standards and evaluation tools for evaluating the effectiveness
of different type of Ed Tech (Technology for Students, Technology for Teachers, Technology for
assessments). (ix) Provide direction research based understanding of latest development in
Education Technology globally. (x) Organize, coordinate and facilitate national workshops,
manage and monitor project budgets, resource allocation, prepare project monitoring reports,
maintain continuous communication with partners, develop project communication materials,
briefs and manage project external evaluations, etc. (xi) Any other related matter that might be
directed by immediate supervisor from time to time.
15. (Post ID No. 21025115406) One (UR) post of Director (Media Management), Department of
School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute in the field of
journalism, media, content writing, Business Administration in Media Management or minimum
02(two) year PG Diploma in above fields. (B) EXPERIENCE: 10(Ten) years of experience in the
field of media management / content writing. DESIRABLE: Doctorate Degree in the related
discipline mentioned above. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) A communication specialist who develops
and coordinates development of targeted content for various media platforms. (ii) Preparation
of communication plans and their implementation for various disseminations required by the
department. (iii) Writing, proofreading and editing all media content, implement and manage
media campaigns and deliver public relations and communications plans. (iv) Conducting indepth
research on industry related topics in order to develop original content. (v) Developing
content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media and website. (vi) Conducting
keyword research and using SEO – best practices to increase traffic to the web site. (vii)
Identifying needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the current content. (viii)
Any other related matters that might be directed by immediate supervisor from time to time.
16. (Post ID No. 21025116406) One (UR) post of Director (Banking), Department of Financial
Services, Ministry of Finance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s
Degree from a recognized University/Institute in any Discipline. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum
10 years experience in Financial Sector with minimum 5 years experience in the field of credit
system or payment and settlement systems. DESIRABLE: (i) Chartered Accountancy,
(ii) Chartered Financial Analyst, (iii) Master in Business Administration.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Analysis of developments in and formulation of legislation and public
policy in India in respect of:- (i) The credit system and payment and settlement systems
(including banks, non-banking financial sector and payment service providers); (ii) Governance
aspects relating to the Reserve Bank of India, Public Sector Banks, Financial institutions and
Regional Rural banks; (iii) Oversight of Public Sector Banks and Financial institutions and (iv)
Policy, Planning and Programmes for financial inclusion and priority sector lending; (v) Matters
relating to innovation in Banking Industries.
17. (Post ID No. 21025117406) One (UR) post of Director (Cyber Security in Financial Sector),
Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/Information Technology from a
recognized University/ Institute. OR Master’s Degree in Science (Computer Science/
Information Technology) from a recognized university/ institute. OR Master’s Degree in
Computer Application from a recognized university/ institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10
years of experience in cyber/information security/Project Management roles in Financial
Sector. DESIRABLE: i) Experience in cyber/information security in financial sector. ii)
Certification in Cyber Security from any of the following: a) Certified Information Systems
Auditor (CISA). b) Certified information systems security professional (CISSP).
JOB DESCRIPTION: Governance of cyber security in financial sector. Managing projects and
coordinating with multiple stakeholders in government, financial sector regulators, national and
global agencies on various issues related to cyber security. Providing inputs on strategic and
policy matters. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring sectoral efforts in financial
sector towards maintaining dynamic and modern cyber security resilience and will undertake
additional functions as may be called for given the specific requirements of the financial sector
and prospective changes that may evolve in future. The candidate will also be responsible for
strengthening Cyber Security Framework in financial sector in consultation with regulators and
other agencies/Departments concerned, would be involved in all Cyber Security related work,
Digital Payment Service Provider related work and Data Residency issues, will engage
regularly with the experts and leading institutions including IIT, Indian Institute of Science, etc.,
on issues of Cyber security in financial sector, and attending to all work relating to cyber issues
in financial sector which may come up in various national and international forums/ institutions/
Departments of Govt. of India.
18. (Post ID No. 21025118406) One (UR) post of Director (Digital Economy and Fin Tech),
Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL:B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/ Mechanical or
Master’s Degree in Computer Application from a recognized University/ Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: 10 years’ experience in Finance Sector out of which atleast 5 years’
experience in FinTech Companies/ Fin Tech functions of Banks/ Financial Institutions or
Regulators. DESIRABLE: i) Master’s Degree in Business Administration from a recognized
University/Institute. (ii) At least two years’ experience of working with an international
organization working in the area of Fin Tech. JOB DESCRIPTION: i) Close monitoring of
national and global digital economy and fintech landscape, including measurement of Digital
Economy. ii) Identifying policy interventions, facilitating and monitoring investments for the
Digital Economy, including Fin Tech. iii) Identifying digital infrastructure gaps, financing deficits
policy interventions to overcome gaps, measuring progress. iv) Raise and pursue Digital
Economy issues of interest to India in Multilateral and Bilateral Forums to grow India’s
contribution, including cross-border payments and remittances.
19. (Post ID No. 21025119406) One (UR) post of Director (Financial Market), Department of
Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL:
Master’s Degree in Economics/Finance/Business Administration from a recognized University or
Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years of experience in financial markets. DESIRABLE:
(i) Bachelor Degree in Law recognized University/ Institute; (ii) Doctoral Degree in Finance/
Economics from recognized University/ Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Formulation of
policies required for the overall development of equity, bond and commodity markets as well as
the financial derivates markets; (ii) Formulation of policies required for easing the constraints in
fund raising through various pooling vehicles/innovative structures; (iii) Formulation of policies
required for robustness in market infrastructure comprising of Stock exchanges, Depositories
and clearing corporations and leveraging their potential for greater development and deepening
of the capital markets. (iv) Formulation of policies required for facilitating ease of investment by
market participants including FPIs, Mutual Funds, AIFs, DIIs and retail investors; (v) Monitoring
the key developments in financial markets and inter-linkages between various segments of the
financial markets for identifying timely policy interventions that are required; (vi) Identifying
policy measures for facilitating the internationalization of Indian firms and making Indian markets
as centers of price discovery/benchmarking across the globe; (vii) Raise and pursue financial
market related issues of interest to India in Bilateral and Multilateral Forums.
20. (Post ID No. 21025120406) One (UR) post of Director (Insurance), Department of Financial
Services, Ministry of Finance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s
Degree from a recognized University/Institute in any field. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years
experience in insurance sector with minimum 5 years experience in the field of insurance
companies and entities regulated by IRDAI, Regulator, Academic Institutions in Specialized
fields of : Legal/ Administration/ HR/ Consumer Affairs/ Compliance/ Financial & Investment/
Business Strategy. DESIRABLE: (i). Bachelor Degree from a recognized university in Law.
(ii). Master Degree in Business Administration/ Insurance/ Actuarial Science.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i). Analysis of developments in Insurance Sector keeping in view the
government policy and market requirements for further policy support to Public Sector Insurance
Companies (PSICs); (ii). All matter related to reforms and formulation of legislation in Insurance
Sector; (iii). Review the performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies and also the
performance of GOI sponsored/ supported schemes/ social security schemes in insurance. (iv).
Governance aspects relating to the IRDAI and Public Sector Insurance Companies; (v) Matters
relating to innovation in Insurance Industries.
21. (Post ID No. 21025121406) One (UR) post of Director (Maternal Health Issues), Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s
Degree from a recognized University/Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years of
experience in supervisory roles in Govt. health schemes/projects of health sector.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Report directly to JS (RCH), assist and provide a link between JS
(RCH) and all Program Divisions under RMNCHA+N. (ii) Under overall guidance of JS (RCH),
coordinate, direct and guide the Program Divisions under RMNCHA+N for achievement of the
objectives of Programs under RMNCHA+N. (iii) Coordinate the inputs/comments on financial
matters, Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs), references from other Ministries/agencies,
State Governments and administrative matters from different Program Divisions under
RMNCHA+N and compile the same for approval of JS (RCH) before sharing the same with
different Divisions/Departments within the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) and
other ministries/agencies/organizations etc. (iv) Coordinate, prepare and provide
comprehensive status of all Programs under RMNCHA+N for various meetings, conferences,
workshops, review missions etc. (v) Coordination of RMNCHA+N interventions, organizing
review meeting and follow up action. (vi) Lead analytical work, developing capacities and
convergent planning relevant to all programs so as to accelerate achievements of PMNCHA+N
indicators with a special focus on Aspirational Districts. (vii) Smoothen the flow and exchange of
information between various program divisions under RMNCHA+N and with State
Governments. (viii) Coordinating with NHSRC, Program Divisions under RMNCHA +N, Finance
Division under NHM etc, on Human Resource (HR) matters; initiate the approval processes for
timely renewals & new recruitment, coordinate and expedite the HR requisition process, ToRs
finalization, short listing processes of NHSRC in a time bound manner. (ix) Coordinate with
various national/international, bilateral/multilateral development, non-governmental partners,
private sector foundations, trusts, academic institutions and other important stakeholders, State
Governments on RMNCHA +N issues and provide high value inputs for bilateral
reviews/consultations and review of agreements/MoUs. (x) Provide leadership and technical
support in gathering, analysing, developing and finalizing policies. (xi) Lead and advise on the
new ways of imparting trainings under RMNCHA +N in the field during COVID-19 and post-
COVID times. (xii) Preparation of EFC/SFC notes, Cabinet Notes, Budget Matters, Parliament
matters, Court cases, VIP references, RTI matters, Annual Report, etc. (xiii) Preparation of brief
notes for Minister(s) and senior officers.(xiv) General Administration. (xv) Holistic, balanced and
integrated viewpoints pertaining to the programme. (xvi) Any other tasks that may be assigned
from time to time.
22. (Post ID No. 21025122406) One (UR) post of Director (Finance) NACO, Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in
Commerce/ Economics/ Maths/ Business Administration from a recognized University/Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years of experience in the area of analysis of financial
reporting/budgeting in financial software and reporting system/financial and logistics
management. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Preparation/Finalization of Demand for Grants of
National AIDS Control Organization for presentation before Parliament through co-ordination
with Budget Section for the relevant donor funding. (ii) Preparation of Annual Action Plan (AAP)
for each State AIDS Control Society. (iii) Preparation / finalization of SBE/Demand for
Grants/Detailed demands for Grants of the National AIDS Control Organization for presentation
before Parliament. (iv) All work relating to examination of detailed demand for Grants by the
Parliament standing committee. Finalization of Government’s reply on questions of standing
Committee relating to Finance. (v) Processing matters relating to selection and appointment of
competent external and internal auditors of State AIDS Control Societies. (vi) Formulation of
TOR in respect of internal auditor/statutory auditor of SACS/Internal NGOs and peripheral.
(vii) Monitoring of internal/statutory audit of SACS internal audit of NGOs and peripheral units.
(viii) Facilitate audit of NACO expenditure (financed by GFATM) and issuance of audit certificate
by the DGACR for the financial year. (ix) Review of internal audit report of SACS submitted by
the CAs. (x) Matter relating to Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament. (xi) Preparation of
financial statement for MIS as desired by Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary. (xii) Getting the
Audit in time and release of fund as per the Annual Action Plan. (xiii) Financial review of the
SACS for the fund allocated to SACS.(xiv) Examination of proposals of Programme Divisions as
per the relevant financial rules applicable. (xv) Maintain the accounting system for the project
utilizing standard accounting procedure which will ensure documentation and recording of
sources and uses of funds. (xvi) Prepare quarterly financial reports and quarterly financial
management report for GFAATM Project Budgetary Control and inputs into Project Progress
reports. (xvii) To render financial advice to states on all financial matters. (xviii) Prepare
quarterly status reports for implementing agencies/SR. (xix) Prepare interim un-audited reports.
(xx) Scrutiny, verification and validation the accuracy and propriety of supporting documentation
of payment vouchers. (xxi) Verify and ensure the availability of funds before processing
payments.(xxii) Manage project expenditure, ensuring full compliance with project rules and
procedures agreed with GFATM. (xxiii) Preparation of Eol/tender documents in compliance with
GRR rules 2017 and/or as per rules procedures defined by donor partner. (xxiv) Coordination
with implementing partners for timely compliance of various finance related activities i.e.
completion of voucher entries in the accounting software, monthly BRS, submission of financial
reports, finalization of annual accounts, conducting audits, submission of UCs and annual
audited accounts to NACO etc. (xxv) Safe keeping of UCs audit reports and other reports
submitted by SACS and regional hub auditors.(xxvi) Review of audit reports and follow-up with
implementing agencies for necessary compliance. (xxvii) Review, verify and certify monthly,
quarterly, annual and special financial statements and reports, including expenditure reports
and bank reconciliation statements. (xxviii) Assist in the preparation and updating of the Project
Operational Manual. (xxix) Attend Project Review Meetings with donor agencies and
implementing partners/SR’s. (xxx) Any other duties assigned by controlling officer.
23. (Post ID No. 21025123406) One (UR) post of Director (Water Management), Department of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree from a recognized
University/ Institute with specialization in any of the fields of water resources management,
hydrology, water governance, environmental & climate policy and science.
(B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years experience in any of the following: (i) Public policy in
water resources sector. (ii) Executing interdisciplinary projects/programs in water resource
management. (iii) Government schemes and programs in water management.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) All aspects related to impact of climate change on water resources;
(ii)Water resources management, particularly in planning, capacity building and mass
awareness; (iii) Thrust on water conservation, preservation & augmentation; (iv) Intensive
programme for ground water recharge, particularly in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical
areas; (v) Greater awareness for rain water harvesting; (vi) Strengthening of community based
institutions to foster ground water management; (vii) Increasing water use efficiency in water
use, recycling of water including waste water; (viii) Promotion of water efficient techniques and
technologies; (ix) Adopting best practices to explore possibilities of effluent recycling and reuse
of water; (x) Conducting periodic water audits which can serve as a gateway for optimization of
water use, identifying sources of water losses and find opportunities for water savings.
24. (Post ID No. 21025124406) One (UR) post of Director (Arbitration and Conciliation Laws),
Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s Degree in Law of a recognized University/ Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years experience in the field of Arbitration and Conciliation Laws.
DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree in Law/PG Diploma in Corporate Laws from a recognized
University / Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Give advice on all matters referred by the various
Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. (ii) To look after Government litigation work.
(iii) To conduct court cases and to appear in courts on behalf of the Central Government,
wherever required and to perform administrative and other works as may be assigned.
25. (Post ID No. 21025125406) One (UR) post of Director (Cyber Laws), Department of Legal
Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s Degree in Law of a recognized University/ Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years experience in the field of Cyber Laws.
DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree in Law/PG Diploma in Cyber Laws from a recognized University
/ Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Give advice on all matters referred by the various
Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.(ii) To look after Government litigation work.
(iii) To conduct court cases and to appear in courts on behalf of the Central Government,
wherever required and to perform administrative and other works as may be assigned.
26. (Post ID No. 21025126406) One (UR) post of Director (Finance Sector Laws), Department
of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s Degree in Law of a recognized University/ Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years experience in the field of Finance Sector Laws.
DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree in Law/CA/ICWA/CS from a recognized University/Institute.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Give advice on all matters referred by the various
Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. (ii) To look after Government litigation work.
(iii) To conduct court cases and to appear in courts on behalf of the Central Government,
wherever required and to perform administrative and other works as may be assigned.
27. (Post ID No. 21025127406) One (UR) post of Director (International Laws), Department of
Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s Degree in Law of a recognized University/ Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years experience in the field of International Laws.
DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized University/ Institute.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Give advice on all matters referred by the various
Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. (ii) To look after Government litigation work.
(iii) To conduct court cases and to appear in courts on behalf of the Central Government,
wherever required and to perform administrative and other works as may be assigned.
28. (Post ID No. 21025128406) One (UR) post of Director (Judicial Reforms), Department of
Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: (i). Bachelor’s Degree in Law; and (ii) Master’s Degree in Business
Administration or Post Graduate Degree in Development Studies (Public Policy) from a
recognized University/ Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: At least ten years experience in the field of
legal research/policy analysis/project monitoring and evaluation/teaching experience in
recognized University/Institute. DESIRABLE: Master Degree in Law from a recognized
University/ Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Monitoring of commercial courts functioning,
judicial reforms strategies and e-modernization of legal sector. (ii) Monitoring and evaluation of
the performance of courts’ system in enforcement of contract regime. (iii) Analysis of
commercial courts statistics and data. (iv) Handle subject matters relating to strategy for judicial
reforms, improvement in justice delivery system and ICT involvement in legal sector.
29. (Post ID No. 21025129406) One (UR) post of Director (New Technology for Highway
Development), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/ Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years experience in designing/preparation of DPRs in Highways
Sector involving more than Rs.100 cr. Each for at least 2 projects. OR 10 years of experience in
highways sector with minimum of 4 years experience in highways research directly or
coordination/association with research/academic institutes on highway sector.
DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Identification of new material and technologies for planning, designing,
construction, maintenance and operation of National Highways so as to accelerate the
construction, and to provide the cost effective and durable facility. (ii) Use of technology to
promote locally available market. (iii) Use of technology to monitoring the performance
durability and rating of National Highways. (iv) Association/ Coordination with various research
and academic institutions so as to facilitate new research and development in the country.
(v) Preparation of Standards and Specification for various materials/items to be used for
construction of National Highways.
30. (Post ID No. 21025130406) One (UR) post of Director (Innovation in Education
Entrepreneurship), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in any discipline from a
recognized University/ Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years’ experience in any field
out of which Minimum three years experience should be in training & education
institute/corporate academy/corporate learning & development function/professional education
academy of repute/business incubators/handling government schemes/programs in skill
development and entrepreneurship. OR 10 years experience in NGO’s registered in
Centre/State/UTs in the area of entrepreneurship. DESIRABLE: (i) Experience in learning
methodology, learning facilitation, adult learning curriculum development, developing training
plans, assessments & certifications, instructional design. (ii) Experience in areas of
entrepreneurship development training. (iii) Experience in mass implementation of learning
development initiatives, developing skill building initiatives for mass/grass root level impact.
(iv) Experience in planning and development of MOOCs/ e-learning platform.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Innovation in Education & Training (Entrepreneurship)- Ability to
innovate and set standards for entrepreneurship education and training. (ii) To conceive
innovative entrepreneurship programmes mainly targeted at skilled, unskilled and informal
system workers and carry out its implementation in partnership with other stakeholders.
(iii) Conceive, Develop and structure Entrepreneurship Education & Training programmes
targeted at the persons who may be skilled or unskilled or individuals in the informal economy
with focus on creating micro entrepreneurs or skill entrepreneurs. Also, be involved in
implementing the same in partnership with various stakeholders. (iv) Continuous review of
innovations in the field of learning & development, learning methodologies, technological
advancements in the field. (v) To plan, implement and roll out impactful initiatives/schemes on
entrepreneurship education and training. (vi) Engage with organisations working in the field of
entrepreneurship to plan initiatives that provide end to end value to the aspiring entrepreneurs
and others who need support to evolve their ventures. (vii) Apart from organizing
entrepreneurship education and training programs, to plan initiatives, develop and standardize
content and learning materials at National Level that are able to impact the masses to do better
in the area of entrepreneurship.
The concerned Ministry/Department can assign any other task in place of/ in addition to those
indicated in the Job Description in respect of the above (S No. 1 to 30) Posts, which are only
indicative in nature.
All the above mentioned posts (S.No. 1 to 30) are suitable for Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities (PwBDs) i.e. Blindness or Low Vision or Deaf or Hard of Hearing or Locomotor
Disability including Cerebral Palsy or Leprosy Cured or Dwarfism or Acid Attack Victims or
Muscular Dystrophy or Multiple disabilities including only above three sub-categories.
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