NITI Aayog Recruitment 2026: Assistant Welfare Officer Vacancy on Deputation, Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)

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NITI Aayog • Admin-IV Section • Vacancy Circular

NITI Aayog Recruitment 2026: Assistant Welfare Officer Vacancy on Deputation, Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)

NITI Aayog has invited applications from eligible Central and State Government officers for one post of Assistant Welfare Officer on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Applications must reach the office within 42 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News.

By: CCS Diary Desk Circular Date: 9 October 2026 Category: Government Jobs • Deputation

This is a deputation vacancy, not a direct recruitment. Only serving officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs and Semi-Government, Autonomous or Statutory bodies, with the required grade and service, can apply through proper channel.

PostAsst. Welfare Officer
Vacancy1 Post
Pay LevelLevel-6
Max Age56 Years

Last Date: 42 Days from Employment News Publication

The circular does not print a calendar date. Applications must reach NITI Aayog within 42 days from the date this advertisement is published in Employment News. The circular is dated 9 October 2026, but the Employment News issue date is what starts the 42-day count, so check that issue date and calculate your closing date from it. Applications received late or without the listed documents will be rejected.

What the Circular Says

The Admin-IV Section of NITI Aayog, Government of India, has proposed to fill one vacant post of Assistant Welfare Officer in Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix on deputation, including short-term contract basis. Officers are to be drawn from the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, and Semi-Government, Autonomous or Statutory Organisations.

Applications are to be forwarded in the enclosed proforma through proper channel, with candidate particulars verified by the parent office.

Vacancy at a Glance

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationNITI Aayog, Government of India (Admin-IV Section)
Post NameAssistant Welfare Officer
Number of Posts1 (one)
Pay LevelLevel-6 of Pay Matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Mode of FillingDeputation, including short-term contract
PlaceNITI Bhawan, New Delhi
Maximum Age56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Deputation PeriodOrdinarily not to exceed 3 years, including any earlier ex-cadre deputation held immediately before
Application ModeOffline, through proper channel
File No.A-12023/5/2020-Admin.IV-Part(1)
Issued ByArvind Kumar, Under Secretary to the Government of India

Who Can Apply: Eligibility

Grade and service (any one of the three)

Route 1Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
Route 2Six years' regular service in Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) of the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
Route 3Ten years' regular service in Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) of the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.

Service under Routes 2 and 3 is counted in the grade after appointment on a regular basis.

Educational qualification and experience (both required)

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised University.
  • One year of experience in staff welfare activities.

Age and deputation period

  • Maximum age of 56 years on the closing date of receipt of applications.
  • Total deputation period, including short-term contract and any ex-cadre post held immediately before in the Central Government, should ordinarily not exceed three years.

Documents to Send with the Application

  1. Proof of educational qualifications and experience (self-attested).
  2. Original or attested photocopies of APARs for the last 5 years.
  3. Vigilance clearance certificate.
  4. Integrity certificate.
  5. No Major / Minor penalty certificate for the last 10 years.
Check before applying: The proforma also has a section for the present employer to certify eligibility, no pending vigilance case, integrity "Beyond Doubt", no penalty in last 10 years, and that APARs are attested on each page by an officer not below Under Secretary rank. Get this section filled and stamped before forwarding.

How to Apply

  1. Download the circular and the Application Pro-forma (Bio-data / Curriculum Vitae, 17 columns).
  2. Fill in personal details, qualifications, employment history, present employment nature, deputation details (if any), pay and emoluments, SC/ST status and remarks, and sign the declaration.
  3. Get the form verified and forwarded through proper channel by your present employer, with the employer's certificate section completed.
  4. Attach all five documents listed above.
  5. Make sure the application reaches the Under Secretary, Admin-IV Section, NITI Aayog, NITI Bhawan, New Delhi within 42 days of publication in Employment News.

What the Proforma Asks

SectionInformation Required
PersonalName and address in block letters, date of birth, date of entry into service, date of retirement under Central / State rules
QualificationEducational qualifications, and a comparison of required versus possessed essential and desirable qualification / experience
EmploymentChronological details: office, post, period, pay level on regular basis, nature of duties
Present JobAd-hoc, temporary or permanent; deputation / contract details, parent office and substantive post and pay
Past DeputationDate of return from last deputation and other details
Employer TypeCentral Govt., State Govt., UT, PSU, Research Institution, or Semi-Govt. / Autonomous / Statutory body
PayRevised scale details, present pay level and total monthly emoluments; latest salary slip if the organisation does not follow Central pay scales
OtherAdditional information, SC/ST status, remarks

Key Points to Remember

  • Candidates who apply cannot withdraw their candidature later.
  • Applications without the required documents, or received after the prescribed date, will be rejected.
  • The parent office must verify candidate particulars before forwarding.
  • The circular does not give details of the selection method or deputation allowance. Candidates should check the standard deputation rules or contact the office for these.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which post has NITI Aayog advertised?
One vacant post of Assistant Welfare Officer in Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix, to be filled on deputation including short-term contract basis.
Who can apply for this vacancy?
Serving officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, and Semi-Government, Autonomous or Statutory Organisations who meet the grade and service conditions, hold a Bachelor's degree and have one year of staff welfare experience.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach NITI Aayog within 42 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Check the Employment News issue date to work out your closing date.
What is the maximum age limit?
56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
How long can the deputation last?
Ordinarily not more than three years, including the period of any ex-cadre deputation held immediately before this appointment.
Can a retired employee apply?
No. This is a deputation vacancy for serving officers who must apply through their present employer.
Can I withdraw my application later?
No. The circular states that applicants will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
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Disclaimer: This article is prepared by CCS Diary for general information based on the official vacancy circular of NITI Aayog dated 9 October 2026. Readers are advised to verify all details, the exact closing date and the application format from the official circular and Employment News before applying. CCS Diary is not responsible for any error, omission or decision taken on the basis of this article.

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