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If you are a serving government officer looking for a posting in Delhi with a senior responsibility, here is an opportunity worth your attention. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has invited applications on deputation for 6 posts — Principal Private Secretary, Assistant Director and Hindi Translator.
There is no written examination in this recruitment, and the pay goes up to Rs 2,08,700. Applications are open only to serving government officers, and the last date is 30 November 2026 — so eligible officers should not wait until the last day.
NCPCR Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Total posts | 6 (Principal Private Secretary 4, Assistant Director 1, Hindi Translator 1) |
| Recruitment type | Deputation (on foreign service terms) |
| Last date | 30 November 2026 |
| Maximum age | 56 years |
| Deputation period | Initial 3 years (ordinarily not exceeding 5 years in total) |
| Mode of application | Offline — through the cadre controlling authority |
| Office Memorandum | File No. A-11014/06/2025-Admn, dated 23 June 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancies and Pay
| Post | Posts | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary (PPS) | 4 | Level 11 — Rs 67,700 – Rs 2,08,700 |
| Assistant Director | 1 | Level 9 — Rs 53,100 – Rs 1,67,800 |
| Hindi Translator | 1 | Level 7 — Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 |
Deputation duty allowance and other benefits will be admissible as per the Central Government rules.
Who Can Apply? Post-wise Eligibility
This recruitment is only for serving government officers. Freshers and private-sector candidates cannot apply.
Principal Private Secretary — 4 posts
- Officers from Central or State Governments, the Supreme Court, High Courts, Central Universities, recognised research institutions or public sector undertakings.
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or five years of regular service as Private Secretary in the pay scale of Rs 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs 5,400, or six years of regular service as Private Secretary with Grade Pay Rs 4,800.
- A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, and proficiency in working on a computer (to be tested through an internal test conducted by NCPCR).
Assistant Director — 1 post
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or two years of regular service as Senior Research Assistant (Grade Pay Rs 4,800), or three years as Research Assistant or Senior Research Investigator (Grade Pay Rs 4,600), or eight years as Research Investigator (Grade Pay Rs 4,200).
- A postgraduate degree from a recognised university in social work, psychology, child development, sociology, law, political science or public administration, and proficiency in computers.
Hindi Translator — 1 post
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or five years of regular service as Junior Hindi Translator in the pay scale of Rs 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs 4,200.
- A Master’s degree in Hindi or English, with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination at the degree level.
- Translation proficiency will be tested through a skill test conducted internally by NCPCR.
Age Limit and Deputation Conditions
- The upper age limit for deputation is 56 years, subject to the age of superannuation prescribed by the Government of India.
- The initial period of deputation is 3 years. The total period, including deputation in another ex-cadre post, will ordinarily not exceed 5 years.
- Once selected, a candidate will not be allowed to withdraw his or her candidature.
- Applications of officers who cannot be relieved immediately need not be forwarded.
How to Apply — Offline Process
There is no online form for this recruitment. Applications must be sent in the prescribed format through the candidate’s cadre controlling authority.
- Download the prescribed application proforma from the official notification.
- Fill in the form and get it forwarded by your cadre controlling authority.
- Attach these documents: Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, and attested copies of the Annual Confidential Reports (APARs) for the last 5 years.
- The complete application must reach by 30 November 2026 at: The Member Secretary, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Government of India, 5th Floor, Chanderlok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001
- Applications received directly, or advance copies, will not be entertained.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Office Memorandum issued | 23 June 2026 |
| Original last date | 6 August 2026 (now extended) |
| Extended last date | 30 November 2026 |
Please note: the original Office Memorandum fixed the last date as 6 August 2026. It has now been extended to 30 November 2026 — this is confirmed by a LiveLaw report dated 14 November 2026, citing the NCPCR extension notice. Do check the notification on ncpcr.gov.in before applying.
What Is the Application Fee?
The Office Memorandum does not mention any application fee. This information has not been officially announced yet. Please refer to the official notification for any fee-related details.
What Is NCPCR?
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body set up under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, working under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It works on the protection of children’s rights, elimination of child labour, juvenile justice and child welfare.
Please note: this recruitment is different from the NCPCR Chairperson and 6 Members recruitment, whose last date is 16 November 2026 — read about it here.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF (NCPCR)
- NCPCR Official Website
- NCMEI Recruitment 2026: 20 Posts on Deputation, Pay up to Rs 2,09,200
- GSTAT Recruitment 2026: 237 Posts, Apply by 15 December
Next Action
Eligible officers should download the prescribed proforma from the official NCPCR notification, get it forwarded through their cadre controlling authority with the required certificates, and ensure it reaches the Member Secretary, NCPCR, New Delhi, by 30 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are there in the NCPCR deputation recruitment 2026?
A: There are 6 posts in total — Principal Private Secretary (4), Assistant Director (1) and Hindi Translator (1).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A: Applications must reach the Member Secretary, NCPCR, by 30 November 2026. The original date of 6 August 2026 has been extended to 30 November 2026.
Q3. Can freshers apply?
A: No. This is a deputation-only recruitment — only serving officers of Central/State Governments, courts, universities, research institutions or public sector undertakings can apply.
Q4. What is the maximum age limit?
A: The upper age limit for deputation is 56 years.
Q5. How do I apply — online or offline?
A: Offline. The application in the prescribed format must be forwarded through your cadre controlling authority, along with the Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance and APARs for 5 years. Direct applications are not accepted.
Q6. What is the pay for the Principal Private Secretary post?
A: Level 11 of the 7th CPC pay matrix — Rs 67,700 to Rs 2,08,700 per month, plus deputation allowance.
Sources: NCPCR Office Memorandum File No. A-11014/06/2025-Admn, dated 23 June 2026; LiveLaw report, 14 November 2026; NCPCR official website ncpcr.gov.in
