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Dept of Consumer Affairs NTH (WR) Director Recruitment 2026

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Domain: Science & Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 3 days ago

Posts: 1

Location: CENTRAL (Maharashtra)

Closes: 11 Dec 2026

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Job Details

The Department of Consumer Affairs invites applications for one post of Director, General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non‑Ministerial in National Test House (WR), Mumbai, by deputation (including short‑term contract) in Pay Matrix Level‑13 (Rs. 1,23,100–2,15,900). Eligible officers must hold an analogous post or have five years’ regular service in Level‑12 (or equivalent) and possess: (i) Master’s Degree in Chemistry (Pure/Applied) or Physics (Pure/Applied) OR Degree in Engineering/Metallurgy/Textile/Rubber Technology; and (ii) twelve years’ managerial experience in testing and evaluation of materials with knowledge of their behaviour in a laboratory or institution of standing specialising in Material Science. Desirable: Doctorate in Chemistry/Physics or PG Degree in Engineering/Metallurgy/Technology; administrative experience (preferably in a laboratory); and research experience in industrial materials and testing methodology. Period of deputation (including STC) shall ordinarily not exceed four years. Maximum age for deputation: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Level:
central
State:
Maharashtra
Cities:
Mumbai
Other Information:
  • Place of posting (verbatim): National Test House (WR), Mumbai.

Job Summary

One Director post at National Test House (WR), Mumbai will be filled on deputation (including short‑term contract) in Pay Matrix Level‑13. Eligible officers with the prescribed qualifications/experience should apply through proper channel within 60 days from Employment News publication.

Important Dates

  1. Date of notice

  2. Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applicationsNextEstimated

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Master’s Degree in Chemistry (Pure/Applied) or Physics (Pure/Applied) from a recognised University/Institute.Required
OR Degree in Engineering or Metallurgy or Textile or Rubber Technology from a recognised University/Institute.Required
Doctorate Degree in Chemistry or Physics from a recognised University/Institute (desirable).Optional
Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or Metallurgy or Technology from a recognised University/Institute (desirable).Optional

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience Range12 - N/A years
Administrative experience (desirable)Administrative experience preferably in a laboratory.
Research experience (desirable)Research experience in industrial materials and testing methodology.

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 56 years
Maximum age (deputation)Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Deputation eligibility (source organisations)Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union Territory Administrations or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or recognised Research Institutions or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organisations.
Required grade/serviceHolding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/Department; OR with five years’ service in Level-12 (Rs. 78,800–2,09,200) of the Pay Matrix or equivalent on a regular basis in the parent cadre/Department.
Deputation periodThe period of deputation (including short‑term contract) shall ordinarily not exceed four years.
Feeder category ineligibilityDepartmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
Promotion ineligibility for deputationistsDeputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 1

1. Director

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Master’s Degree in Chemistry (Pure/Applied) or Physics (Pure/Applied) OR Degree in Engineering/Metallurgy/Textile/Rubber Technology.
  • Essential experience: 12 years’ managerial experience in testing and evaluation of materials and knowledge of their behaviour in a laboratory/institution specialising in Material Science.
  • Desirable: Doctorate in Chemistry/Physics or PG Degree in Engineering/Metallurgy/Technology; administrative experience (preferably in a laboratory); research experience in industrial materials and testing methodology.

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (deputation).

Salary Details

> Salary Range: ₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900 Monthly

Other Information

  • Pay level: Level‑13 of the Pay Matrix (7th CPC).

How to Apply

1. Application format:
Apply in the enclosed Proforma (Appendix‑1) through proper channel.
2. Submission mode:
Forward hard copy to the Under Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, 12/2, Jam Nagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi‑110011, and also send by email to aamir.edu@nic.in.
3. Deadline:
Within 60 (Sixty) days from the date of issue of advertisement in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.

Selection Process

1. Selection mode:
Appointment by deputation (including short‑term contract) as per eligibility conditions.

Document Requirements

1. APAR/CRs:
Attested copies of last 5 years’ Confidential Reports/APARs (each page attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary).
2. Vigilance Clearance:
To be forwarded with the application.
3. No Penalty Statement:
Statement of no penalty during the last 10 years.
4. Integrity Certificate:
To be forwarded with the application.
5. Cadre Clearance:
As per proforma enclosed.
6. Application Proforma:
Duly filled Appendix‑1, forwarded through proper channel.

Important Instructions

1. Completeness:
Incomplete applications or those without required documents will not be entertained.
2. Timeliness:
Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained/considered.
3. Withdrawal:
Candidates selected will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently on any ground.

Contact Details

Address: Under Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, 12/2, Jam Nagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110011

Other Information

  • Submission note: Send applications in hard copy and also by email as stated in the circular.

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