Government Job Alert • 2026

CARA Vacancy Circular 2026: 11 Posts on Deputation Basis

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has released an urgent vacancy circular inviting applications for 11 posts across Group A, B, and C categories. These openings are open strictly to serving government officials on a deputation basis under "foreign service terms," based at R.K. Puram, New Delhi.

Quick Summary: 11 vacancies  |  Deputation basis  |  New Delhi  |  Apply within 30 days of Employment News publication  |  Government employees only

Vacancy Highlights

Table 1: Key details of the CARA recruitment drive

Criteria	Details
Organization	Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)
Nature of Posting	Deputation basis on "foreign service terms"
Total Vacancies	11 Posts
Job Location	R.K. Puram, New Delhi
Deadline	Within 30 days of publication in Employment News

About CARA

CARA is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. It functions as the apex body overseeing all matters related to child adoption, both within India and inter-country.

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Table 2: Posts, group classification, and number of vacancies

Post Name	Group	No. of Posts
Deputy Director (Prg.)	Group A	01
Assistant Director (Prg.)	Group A	03
Accounts Officer	Group B	01
Personal Assistant	Group B	01
Junior Translation Officer	Group B	01
Data Entry Operator	Group C	03
Hindi Typist	Group C	01

Eligibility Criteria

Restriction: Non-government officials and private candidates are not eligible to apply. Only serving government employees eligible for deputation may apply.

Candidates must submit the following along with their application:

• Copies of APAR dossiers for the last 05 years (duly attested by an authorized signatory)
• An Integrity Certificate
• A Vigilance Clearance

Pay Level Details

Table 3: Applicable pay levels for each post

Post Name	Pay Level
Deputy Director (Prg.)	Pay Level 11
Assistant Director (Prg.)	Pay Level 10
Accounts Officer	Pay Level 07
Personal Assistant	Pay Level 06
Junior Translation Officer	Pay Level 06
Data Entry Operator	Pay Level 04
Hindi Typist	Pay Level 02

Age Limit

Not explicitly mentioned in the available circular preview. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for age-related eligibility conditions applicable to deputation.

Deputation Period

The deputation will initially be for a period of 03 years, further extendable up to 02 years, subject to a performance evaluation conducted by the Authority.

Selection Process

Applications will undergo strict verification of APAR history, vigilance status, and general professional alignment with the childcare and adoption regulatory sphere.

How to Apply

The complete hard-copy application, along with all requisite documents, must reach the department before the closing date. Applications must be sent through proper channel to:

Member Secretary & CEO,
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA),
West Block 8, Wing II, 2nd Floor,
R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066.

Note: Applications received incomplete, via email, or after the due date will not be entertained.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

Visit Official Website: cara.wcd.gov.in

Why You Should Apply

This is an opportunity to build a career within a crucial central statutory framework dedicated to social welfare and child rights, with positions available across multiple hierarchical levels — from Group C to Group A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can private sector employees apply for the Data Entry Operator or Personal Assistant openings?

A1. No, private candidates are strictly barred from applying, as these positions are reserved exclusively for deputation from existing government setups.

Q2. What should be done if there is a gap in the 5-year APAR dossier requirement?

A2. If there is any gap, APARs should be provided for the preceding year(s) to fulfill the total requirement of 5 years of records.

Source: Official CARA circular, published via Employment News. For authoritative details, always refer to the official website: cara.wcd.gov.in