The Central Information Commission (CIC) has released an advertisement for filling up 26 posts on Deputation (including Short Term Contract), Deputation, Absorption and Re-employment basis. The advertisement is dated 17 July 2026 and invites applications from eligible employees/officers of Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, Universities, recognised institutions and other eligible organisations, depending on the post.
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Organisation : Central Information Commission (CIC)
Advertisement Date : 17 July 2026
Recruitment Basis : Deputation / Deputation (ISTC) / Absorption / Re-employment
Total Vacancies : 26 Posts
Job Location : New Delhi
Pay Levels : Level 2 to Level 11
Application Mode : Offline
Maximum Age Limit : 56 years
Last Date : 07 October 2026 (60 days from publication in Employment News i.e. 08.08.2026)
Application Address : Deputy Secretary (Admn), Central Information Commission, 5th Floor, Baba Gangnath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi–110067.
| Central Information Commission (CIC) 26 Vacancies on Deputation, Absorption & Re-employment https://deputationnaukri.com/ | |||||||||
| IMPORTANT DATES | |||||||||
| Last Date : 07 October 2026 (60 days from publication in Employment News i.e. 08.08.2026) | |||||||||
| Age Limit : 56 years for deputation/absorption appointments, as applicable | |||||||||
| 📌 Post Details : Total Vacancies-26 | |||||||||
| Name of the Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Recruitment Method | Age | |||||
| 1️⃣ Principal Private Secretary | 03 | 11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) | Deputation (ISTC) / Absorption | 56 Years | |||||
| 2️⃣ Section Officer | 05 | 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) | Deputation (ISTC) | 56 Years | |||||
| 3️⃣ Private Secretary | 08 | 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) | Deputation (ISTC) | 56 Years | |||||
| 4️⃣ ALIO (Assistant Library & Information Officer) | 01 | 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) | Deputation | 56 Years | |||||
| 5️⃣ Assistant Section Officer | 02 | 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Deputation (ISTC) | 56 Years | |||||
| 6️⃣ Personal Assistant | 03 | 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Deputation (ISTC) | 56 Years | |||||
| 7️⃣ Staff Car Driver, Ordinary Grade | 04 | 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | Deputation / Absorption / Re-employment | 56 Years | |||||
| 🎓 Eligibility Criteria 1. Principal Private Secretary Stenographers of the Central Government/State Governments/Union territory Administrations/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Universities/ Recognized Research Institutions/ Semi Government or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organizations: (a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) with five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level-10 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre / department OR (iii) With six years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level-8 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre / department. Note : Only Officers from Central / State Governments / Union territory Administrations will be considered for absorption. 2. Section Officer Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Semi Government or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organisations: – (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; OR (ii) with eight years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Level-7 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department; and (b) possessing the following educational qualification and experience, namely: – Graduation from a recognised university and two years’ experience in the field of Administration or Finance and/or in dealing with Right to Information matters. 3. Private Secretary Stenographers of the Central Government/State Governments/Union territory Administrations / Public Sector Undertakings / Universities / Recognised Research Institutions / Semi Government or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory organisations: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; OR (ii) with five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Level-7 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department. 4. Assistant Library & Information Officer (ALIO) From amongst Officers of the Central Government: (a)(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department OR (ii) With two years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Pay Band -2 (Rs. 9300-34800 plus grade pay of Rs. 4600) or equivalent grade in the parent cadre or Department, OR (iii) With six years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Pay Band -2 (Rs. 9300-34800 plus grade pay of Rs. 4200) AND (b) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely: Essential: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a recognized University or Institute; (ii.) Two years professional experience in a Library under Central or State Government or Autonomous or Statutory Organization or Public Sector Undertakings or University or Recognized Research or Educational Institution. Desirable: (i) Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a Recognized University (ii) Diploma in Computer Application from a Recognised University or Institution. 5. Assistant Section Officer Officers under the Central Government/State Governments or Union territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognised Research Institutes or Semi Government or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organisations: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department OR (ii) with five years regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in Level -6 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; OR (iii) with ten years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Level -4 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department AND Have Graduate degree from a recognised university / Institute and two years experience in the field of Administration or Finance or in dealing with Right to Information matters. 6. Personal Assistant Stenographers of the Central Government/State Government or Union territory Administrations or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organisations: (i)holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department OR (ii) with ten years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts of stenographers in Level -4 in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department. 7. Staff Car Driver, Ordinary Grade Deputation/Absorption: From the regular Dispatch Rider (Group C) and Group C employees in Level – 1 in pay matrix (Rs. 18000-56900) in the Central Information Commission who possess valid Driving License for Motor Cars on the basis of a Driving Test to assess the competence to drive Motor Cars failing which from officials holding the post of Dispatch Rider on regular basis or regular Group C employees in Level -1 in the pay matrix (Rs. 18000-56900) in other Ministries of the Central Government who fulfill the necessary qualifications as follows: Essential: (i) Possession of a valid Driving License for motor cars AND (ii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (The candidate should be able to remove minor-defects in vehicle); AND (iii) Experience of driving a motor car for at least three years.; AND (iv) Pass in 10th standard. Desirable: Three years’ service as Home Guard /Civil Volunteers. Deputation /re-employment for Armed Forces Personnel: The Armed Forces Personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered. Such persons would be given deputation terms upto the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces; thereafter they may be continued on re-employment. Note: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/ Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation / absorption shall be ‘Not exceeding 56 years’ as on the closing date of receipt of applications. | |||||||||
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |||||||||
| Apply Offline | Offline | ||||||||
| Download Notification | Click Here | ||||||||
| Application Form (Annexure II) | Click Here (Pg No. 08-11) | ||||||||
| Official Website | Click Here | ||||||||
| Link to recruitment page on official website | Click Here | ||||||||
| NHRC Recruitment 2026: 33 Posts on Deputation Basis | Click Here | ||||||||
| Other Important Information : How to Apply for CIC Recruitment 2026 Eligible candidates should: • Download the prescribed Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-II), link for the same given above. • Fill in the application with complete educational, service and experience details. • Attach all relevant supporting documents. • Get the application forwarded through the appropriate parent/sponsoring authority wherever required. • Ensure that APARs, Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate are enclosed as prescribed. • Send the completed application to: Deputy Secretary (Admn) Central Information Commission 5th Floor, Baba Gangnath Marg Munirka, New Delhi – 110067 The envelope should be superscribed with the post applied for and the relevant recruitment basis, as specified in the advertisement. Documents Required While forwarding applications, the sponsoring authority is required to furnish relevant documents, including: • APARs/ACRs for the last five years, duly attested as prescribed • Cadre Clearance • Vigilance Clearance • Integrity Certificate • Statement of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years, if any Incomplete applications or applications without the required up-to-date documents will not be entertained. Other Important Points for Applicants • The vacancies are being filled through Deputation, Deputation (ISTC), Absorption and Re-employment, depending on the post. • The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease according to the requirements of CIC. • Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each post. • Applications must be submitted through the proper channel. • Candidates should use the prescribed application format in Annexure-II. • The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date. • The deputation terms and conditions will be governed by the applicable Government of India/DoPT rules. • The Commission reserves the right to modify, cancel or withdraw the vacancy notice, wholly or partly, without assigning any reason. • Candidates should carefully check the post-wise eligibility before applying. | |||||||||
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. How many vacancies are available in CIC Recruitment 2026? Ans. A total of 26 posts are available under the Central Information Commission Recruitment 2026. Q2. Which posts are included in CIC Recruitment 2026? Ans. The vacancies are for Principal Private Secretary, Section Officer, Private Secretary, Assistant Library and Information Officer (ALIO), Assistant Section Officer, Personal Assistant, and Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade). Q3. What is the recruitment basis for CIC Recruitment 2026? Ans. The posts are being filled through Deputation (including Short Term Contract), Deputation, Absorption, and Re-employment for Armed Forces personnel, depending on the post. Q4. What is the maximum age limit for CIC deputation posts? Ans. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Candidates should check the specific conditions for the post applied for. Q5. How can candidates apply for CIC Recruitment 2026? Ans. Candidates must submit the application in the prescribed Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-II) and send it to the Deputy Secretary (Admn), Central Information Commission, 5th Floor, Baba Gangnath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi–110067. Q6. What documents are required with the application? Ans. The sponsoring authority should provide the required APARs for the last five years, Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last ten years, if any. Q7. Where can the CIC Recruitment 2026 application form be downloaded? Ans. The prescribed Bio-data/CV proforma (Annexure II) can be downloaded from the Central Information Commission website, www.cic.gov.in or directly through the link given above. Q8. Can Armed Forces personnel apply for the Staff Car Driver post? Ans. Yes. Armed Forces personnel who are due to retire or are to be transferred to reserve within one year may be considered for deputation/re-employment, provided they possess the prescribed qualifications and experience. Q9. Will incomplete applications be accepted? Ans. No. Applications that are incomplete or are not accompanied by the required up-to-date APAR dossiers, Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate will not be entertained. Q10. Who should forward the application? Ans. The application is to be forwarded through the appropriate sponsoring/parent cadre authority, along with the prescribed clearances and service documents. The notification also requires certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority. Q11. Is there an online application facility for this recruitment? Ans. The advertisement instructs candidates to submit the prescribed Bio-data/CV application to the CIC at its New Delhi address. |