The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC, Rashtriya Sahakari Vikas Nigam), a statutory corporation under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, is engaging one Advisor and two Young Professional-II (FPO) on a contract basis for 3 years, extendable by up to one year, with remuneration negotiable as per previous/current salary. 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, and the prescribed form can be emailed to [email protected] until 1 December 2026.
About NCDC
The National Cooperative Development Corporation is a statutory corporation of the Government of India under the Ministry of Cooperation, set up under an Act of Parliament (NCDC Act 1962) to bring about economic development through cooperative societies. According to the notice, its main objective is to promote, strengthen and develop farmers' cooperatives to raise production and productivity and to build post-harvest facilities. Advertisement No. 11/2026 was issued by its Personnel and Administration Division.
Vacancy Details
NCDC has advertised 3 posts in total. Both posts are filled by contractual recruitment.
The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased as required. The exact number will be decided by the Corporation, as per requirement, at the time of the interview of shortlisted candidates. The notice gives no category-wise break-up.
Who Can Apply
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. Educational qualification, age and experience are determined as on the last date of submission of application.
The notice does not mention any age relaxation.
Advisor – Preference
- Candidates with experience especially in agriculture, agri-allied processing works and the export sector will be given preference.
Young Professional-II (FPO) – Desirable
- Experience in activities related to cooperative organisations and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) is desirable.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience of work such as formation, strengthening and capacity building of organisations.
- Value addition/processing activities.
- Development of market linkages.
- Promoting the export of value-added products.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Pay and Tenure
- Remuneration for both posts is negotiable, as per the candidate's previous/current salary.
- The remuneration is consolidated and inclusive of applicable taxes; no other facilities or allowances are admissible.
- Remuneration is paid on a monthly basis, and the annual increment is subject to satisfactory performance.
- Professionals will be contracted initially for 3 years, which may be extended by 1 year as required, up to a maximum of 4 years, for providing high-quality services on specific projects.
- 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.
How to Apply for NCDC Recruitment 2026
- 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" (सलाहकार/युवा पेशेवर-II के लिए आवेदन).
- Send the application by 1 December 2026.
What the Application Proforma Asks
- Post applied for (Advisor/Young Professional-II), name, gender, mother's and father's names, date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy).
- Permanent address, domicile state, marital status, religion, address for correspondence, phone number and email ID.
- Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC) and sub-category (EWS/Ex-Serviceman/PwD/Other).
- Languages known (speak, read, write) and educational qualifications from Class 10 to post-graduation and others.
- Work experience starting with the latest employer, with period, pay, nature of work and sector, plus a brief note on suitability for the post.
- Declarations on any pending criminal case, past conviction, financial liabilities with the current employer and any conflict of interest, followed by a signed undertaking.
Selection and Interview
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.
Important Instructions
- The appointment is purely on a contract basis and gives no right to regular appointment in NCDC or its associated organisations.
- 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.
- Original documents and certificates supporting age, qualification and experience must be produced at the time of joining; otherwise the offer of appointment will be withdrawn.
- 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.
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