DoPT Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The post of Director (Deputy Secretary/Director level), a Non-CSS post in Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Delhi, under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, is to be filled on deputation for 4 years (Deputy Secretary level) or 5 years (Director level), at the pay level admissible to a DS/Director level officer in the Government of India. Officers of the All India Services or any Organised Group 'A' Services eligible for appointment at Deputy Secretary/Director level under the Central Staffing Scheme, with past experience in social services and "Outstanding" APARs for the last five years, may apply through the SUPREMO portal (supremo.dopt.gov.in) by 11.12.2026. The circular, No. 4/4/2026-EO(MM-II), was issued on 10 November 2026 by the Office of the Establishment Officer, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

About DoPT Recruitment 2026

The circular comes from the Office of the Establishment Officer, Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi. It is addressed to the Chief Secretaries of all State Governments/Union Territories and to all Secretaries of Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, so that the post can be circulated among eligible officers. The post itself is in Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Delhi, which works under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Who Can Apply

The post is open only to serving officers on deputation. The notice sets these conditions:

• Officers from the All India Services or any Organized Group 'A' Services of the Government of India (participating under Central Staffing Scheme) eligible for appointment at Deputy Secretary/Director level under the Central Staffing Scheme.
• Past experience in the field of social services.
• "Outstanding" grading in APARs of last five years.
• For officers working in the cadre, the "Cooling off" period after a previous stint on deputation, if any, must be completed, and the officer must be eligible to be appointed on Central Deputation as per extant guidelines.

The circular says the post may be circulated on priority basis amongst officers eligible to be appointed at Deputy Secretary/Director level or equivalent level in the Government of India under the Central Staffing Scheme. The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification, and the notice does not mention an age limit. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Terms

• Pay: "The level of the pay shall be admissible to DS/Director level officer in Government of India." The notice prints no amount, pay level number or allowances.
• Nature of appointment: deputation to a Non-Central Staffing Scheme (Non-CSS) post.
• Period of deputation: 4 years at Deputy Secretary level, or 5 years at Director level.
• Place of posting: Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Delhi.
• Government accommodation: no "Mandatory Posting Certificate" for allotment/retention of Government accommodation will be issued by the DoPT office to the officer appointed.
• Exception: officers who have served and are currently serving on a Central Staffing Scheme post in Delhi for at least four years and need to retain Government accommodation will be issued a certificate that they have served at least four years on a CSS post and need to retain the accommodation for their tenure on this Non-CSS post.

How to Apply for DoPT Recruitment 2026

1. Go to DOPT's website and open Offerings, then EO Wing.
2. Select "Apply for post of CSS, CVO and others", then "View Link (SUPREMO)".
3. In the SUPREMO web link, https://supremo.dopt.gov.in, choose Non-CSS and apply for this post. This route is for officers who have not applied for any other posts online during the current year.
4. Officers who have already applied for CSS, CVO or Other posts through the SUPREMO Portal can send their willingness for this post instead.
5. Nominations and relevant correspondence may be sent to the email id [email protected].
6. Officers already working on central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS)/Non-Central Staffing Scheme (Non-CSS) must have their applications forwarded by the Ministry/Department concerned along with the approval of their respective Minister-in-Charge.

The notice names no documents to upload and no application fee.

Selection Process

The Director post in Dr. Ambedkar Foundation is a Non-Central Staffing Scheme post to be filled up through the Civil Services Board (CSB) procedure. The notice does not describe a written test, interview or any other stage.

Important Instructions

• The circular is addressed to State Governments/Union Territories and Ministries/Departments so that the post can be circulated among eligible officers.
• A copy has gone to the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment [Shri Sumit Kumar, Under Secretary], Room No.8613, 8th Floor, Zone-6, GPOA-3 Building, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.
• The circular is signed by Ajit Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India (Email: [email protected]).

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