Central Information Commission Recruitment 2026: Apply for Consultant (DR) Posts

GConnect; New Delhi; On-site; INR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport allowance may be provided

Leave allowed: 1.5 days per month

Job summary

A government body invites retired Central Government officers to apply for the role of Consultant (DR) in the Central Information Commission (CIC) on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates must have served in a senior role and possess relevant experience in administration and legal matters. The initial engagement is for 3 months with possible extension based on performance. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the advertisement, including all required documents.

Qualifications

• Retired officers from the post of Under Secretary or equivalent.
• Must have served in Pay Level-11 or above.
• Experience in judicial/legal work in courts or tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Engagement for 3 months, extendable based on performance.
• Selection will be purely on contract basis.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Skills

Administration/accounts experience

Working knowledge of MS Office

Internet browsing skills

Administration

Accounts

Education

Degree in Law (Bachelor’s/Master’s)

Job description

The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India, has invited applications from retired Central Government officers for engagement as Consultant (DR) in the Central Information Commission (CIC) on a contractual basis.

The notification was issued on 24 March 2026, inviting eligible candidates to apply within the prescribed timeline.

• Organisation: Central Information Commission (CIC)
• Job Type: Contract Basis

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Retired officers from the post of Under Secretary or equivalent
• Must have served in Pay Level-11 or above
• Experience in administration/accounts and government functioning
• Working knowledge of MS Office, computer handling, and internet browsing
• Age Limit: Not exceeding 62 years (as on closing date)

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in RTI matters
• Degree in Law (Bachelor’s/Master’s)
• Experience in judicial/legal work in courts, tribunals, or similar bodies

Selection Process

• Selection will be purely on contract basis
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
• A panel will be formed based on interview performance

Terms of Engagement

• Initial engagement for 3 months, extendable up to 6 months based on performance
• Fixed monthly remuneration (adjusted against pension drawn)
• No annual increment during the contract period
• No entitlement to perks like HRA, CCA, or accommodation
• Transport allowance may be provided (as per applicable rates)
• No TA/DA for joining or completion of assignment
• Leave allowed: 1.5 days per month (no carry forward beyond a year)

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format along with required documents, including a copy of PPO.

• Application Deadline: Within 15 days from the date of advertisement publication
• Application Address:
  Deputy Secretary (Admn)
  Central Information Commission
  Room No. 514, Baba Gangnath Marg
  Munirka, New Delhi – 110067

Incomplete applications or those without required documents will not be considered.

Applicants may contact the concerned department for any further clarification regarding the recruitment process.

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