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Director (Technical) Recruitment in NRAA 2025 4 Posts – Just Announced – Delhi – 2025

Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Domain: Agriculture & Rural Development
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 3 months ago

Posts: 4

Location: CENTRAL (Delhi)

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Job Details

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is recruiting for four Director (Technical) positions on a deputation basis. These positions are in the disciplines of Water Management, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Watershed Development, and Forestry. The roles involve assisting Technical Experts in achieving NRAA's mandate, including identifying best practices for rainfed agriculture, suggesting area-specific farming systems, and setting research agendas.

Level:
central
State:
Delhi
Cities:
New Delhi
Other Information:
  • Office Location: Plant Authority Bhawan, 8th Floor, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi-110012

Job Summary

The NRAA is seeking experienced professionals for Director (Technical) roles in various disciplines. The positions are on a deputation basis, offering a competitive pay scale and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture development.

Important Dates

#EventDate
1Notification Release DateJune 1, 2025
2Application Deadline60 days from the publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Master's Degree in relevant fieldsRequired

2. Other Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Desirable QualificationDoctorate Degree in the concerned subject or discipline with one year’s experience in handling development programs in rainfed farming areas.

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 56 years
Maximum Age LimitNot exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

4. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
Citizenship RequirementCandidates must be officers under Central Government or State Governments or UTs or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organizations.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 4

1. Director (Technical) - Water Management

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Water Resources or Hydrology or Soil Sciences or Soil and Water Conservation Engineering or Earth Science or Geohydrology or Remote Sensing.
  • Experience: Twelve years’ experience in the concerned subject or area of discipline of the post.

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years.

2. Director (Technical) - Animal Husbandry & Fisheries

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science or Animal Husbandry or Dairy Technology or Fishery Science.
  • Experience: Twelve years’ experience in the concerned subject or area of discipline of the post.

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years.

3. Director (Technical) - Watershed Development

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Soil Sciences or Soil and Water Conservation Engineering or Civil Engineering or Sociology or Economics.
  • Experience: Twelve years’ experience in the concerned subject or area of discipline of the post.

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years.

4. Director (Technical) - Forestry

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Forestry or Wild Life Science.
  • Experience: Twelve years’ experience in the concerned subject or area of discipline of the post.

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 131,100 - ₹216,600 Monthly

Other Information

  • Pay Regulation: The pay of selected candidates will be regulated under the provisions contained in the DOP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 as amended from time to time.

How to Apply

1. Application Process:
Applications must be submitted in duplicate in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) along with the required documents to the Section Officer, National Rainfed Area Authority, Plant Authority Bhawan, 8th Floor, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi-110012.
2. Required Documents:
Cadre clearance, Integrity certificate, List of major/minor penalties imposed, Vigilance clearance certificate, and Attested photocopies of the ACRs for the last five years.

Selection Process

1. Selection Process:
Selection will be based on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications and experience.

Document Requirements

1. Required Documents:
Cadre clearance, Integrity certificate, List of major/minor penalties imposed, Vigilance clearance certificate, and Attested photocopies of the ACRs for the last five years.

Important Instructions

1. Application Submission:
Applications not forwarded through proper channel or those received without the requisite certificates and necessary documents will not be entertained.
2. Withdrawal of Candidature:
Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Disqualification Conditions:
Applications not forwarded through proper channel or those received without the requisite certificates and necessary documents will not be entertained.

Other Information

1. Website:
The communication is also available on the website www.nraa.gov.in & www.agricoop.nic.in.

Contact Details

Address: National Rainfed Area Authority, Plant Authority Bhawan, 8th Floor, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi-110012

Other Information

  • Contact Person: Krishan Pal, Section Officer

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