The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has issued Advertisement No. 11/2026 for 3 posts — 1 Advisor and 2 Young Professional-II (FPO) — on a contract basis. Applications must be sent by email to [email protected] by 1 December 2026. NCDC is a statutory corporation under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, which promotes cooperative societies and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) across the country.
Photo: Notnarayan, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) — Amul dairy plant, Anand (representative image)
NCDC Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 (Ref. No. रा.स.वि.नि.4-3/2022-प्रशा०, dated 10/11/2026) |
| Posts | Advisor and Young Professional-II (FPO) |
| Total vacancies | 3 (Advisor 1, Young Professional-II 2) |
| Nature of appointment | Contract basis — 3 years, extendable by up to 1 year |
| Application mode | Email — [email protected] |
| Last date to apply | 1 December 2026 |
| Application fee | No fee is specified in the advertisement |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement No. 11/2026 | 10 November 2026 |
| Last date for submission of application | 1 December 2026 |
| Interview date | Not announced yet |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Contract period | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisor | 1 | 3 years, extendable by up to 1 year | Negotiable, as per previous/current salary |
| Young Professional-II (FPO) | 2 | 3 years, extendable by up to 1 year | Negotiable, as per previous/current salary |
| Total | 3 |
The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased as required. The advertisement gives no category-wise break-up.
Educational Qualification and Experience
Both posts need the same educational qualification: a Post Graduate Degree / Executive MBA / Post Graduate Diploma (2 years duration) in Cooperative Management, Cooperative Development, Agri Business, Rural Development or other related fields falling under the Corporation’s mandate.
| Post | Experience required | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor | Total 12 years’ experience in the relevant field | 45 years |
| Young Professional-II (FPO) | Total 5 years’ experience in the relevant field | 38 years |
Educational qualification, age and experience are determined as on the last date of submission of application (1 December 2026). The notification does not mention any age relaxation.
Preference: For the Advisor post, candidates with experience especially in agriculture, agri-allied processing works and the export sector will be given preference. For Young Professional-II (FPO), experience in activities related to cooperative organisations and Farmer Producer Organisations is desirable — formation, strengthening and capacity building of organisations, value addition/processing activities, development of market linkages and promoting the export of value-added products.
Pay and Contract Conditions
- Remuneration for both posts is negotiable, as per the candidate’s previous/current salary. No fixed pay scale is given in the advertisement.
- The remuneration is consolidated and inclusive of applicable taxes; no other facilities or allowances are admissible.
- Remuneration is paid monthly, and the annual increment is subject to satisfactory performance.
- The appointment is purely on a contract basis — it gives no right to regular appointment in NCDC or its associated organisations.
- Continuation in the post after the first year and in later years depends on a satisfactory annual performance review based on clearly defined key performance indicators.
- Working hours, travel, daily allowance, leave and similar matters are governed by the provisions applicable to NCDC’s contractual appointments.
Selection Process
Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not entitle a candidate to an interview/personal discussion. NCDC may carry out preliminary shortlisting on the basis of academic record, experience and similar factors, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview/personal discussion. The notice does not give an interview date.
How to Apply
- Fill in the prescribed application proforma enclosed with the advertisement.
- Paste a latest self-attested photograph in the space given on the form.
- Attach self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates for your educational qualifications.
- Attach self-attested experience certificates along with copies of pay slips.
- Email the application with all self-attested documents to [email protected].
- Write the subject line “Application for Advisor/Young Professional-II”.
- Send the application by 1 December 2026.
Important Documents
- Prescribed application proforma (filled and signed)
- Latest self-attested photograph
- Self-attested mark sheets and certificates from Class 10 to post-graduation
- Experience certificates and pay slips
- Original documents supporting age, qualification and experience must be produced at the time of joining, otherwise the offer of appointment will be withdrawn
Important Instructions
- The appointment is purely on a contract basis; a contractual person cannot claim any benefit, compensation, absorption or regularisation of service with NCDC under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 or the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
- If performance is unsatisfactory, assigned work is not carried out, or the person is found undisciplined or absent, NCDC can end the contract at any time with one month’s notice or one month’s compensation in lieu, without giving reasons.
- Under the undertaking in the form, the application is liable to be rejected without notice if the candidate is found ineligible, and candidature will be cancelled if any information is found false, incorrect or incomplete.
- NCDC reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the advertisement at any time without assigning reasons.
- Any dispute arising from the advertisement is subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.
Important Links
- NCDC Official Website — ncdc.in
- Application email: [email protected] (as printed in the notification)
- Read Advertisement No. 11/2026 on ncdc.in before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NCDC Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. 11/2026 has 3 vacancies: 1 Advisor and 2 Young Professional-II (FPO). The number may be increased or decreased as required.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NCDC Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting the application is 1 December 2026, by email to [email protected].
Q3. What qualification is needed for the NCDC Advisor and Young Professional-II posts?
Both posts need a Post Graduate Degree / Executive MBA / Post Graduate Diploma (2 years duration) in Cooperative Management, Cooperative Development, Agri Business, Rural Development or related fields. The Advisor needs 12 years’ and the Young Professional-II (FPO) 5 years’ total experience in the relevant field.
Q4. What is the age limit for NCDC Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 45 years for the Advisor and 38 years for the Young Professional-II (FPO), determined as on the last date of submission of application. The notification does not mention any age relaxation.
Q5. What is the salary of the NCDC Young Professional-II and Advisor posts?
Remuneration for both posts is negotiable as per previous/current salary. It is consolidated, inclusive of applicable taxes, and paid monthly. No other allowances are admissible.
Q6. How do I apply for NCDC Recruitment 2026?
Email the filled prescribed proforma with all self-attested documents and a latest photograph to [email protected] by 1 December 2026, with the subject line “Application for Advisor/Young Professional-II”.
Q7. Are the NCDC Advisor and Young Professional-II posts permanent?
No, the appointment is purely on a contract basis for 3 years, which may be extended by 1 year up to a maximum of 4 years, with no right to regular appointment.
Q8. How will candidates be selected?
NCDC may shortlist candidates on the basis of academic record and experience, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview/personal discussion. The interview date has not been announced.
Sources: NCDC Advertisement No. 11/2026 (dated 10/11/2026) as quoted in the official notification; NCDC official website ncdc.in. Read the official notification before applying. This information has not yet been officially announced — the interview date and the category-wise vacancy break-up are not given in the advertisement.
Next Action: Email your application to [email protected] before 1 December 2026. Read the official notification on ncdc.in first.
