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Office of the Registrar General, India Deputy Director General (Census) Recruitment 2026 - 01 Post

भारत के महारजिस्ट्रार का कार्यालय उप महानिदेशक (जनगणना) भर्ती 2026 - 01 पद

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Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

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₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200 (Pay Level-14)

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About the Job / नौकरी के बारे में

The Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has invited applications to fill up the post of Deputy Director General (Census) at the Joint Secretary (JS) Level on deputation (including short-term contract) basis at its Head Quarters in New Delhi. The vacancy notice has been issued vide File No. A-35011/2/2026-Ad.III dated 20/04/2026, and the post carries Pay Level-14 in the Pay Matrix. This is a single-post (01) deputation engagement linked to Census-2027 work, and the appointment will run for a temporary period up to 31.03.2030. Applications are sought from eligible and willing officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administration, autonomous organisations, statutory bodies, public sector undertakings, recognised universities or recognised research institutions. Eligible officers must be holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or have rendered the prescribed number of years of regular service in Level 13A / Level 13 of the pay matrix (or equivalent), and must additionally possess a Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operational Research, Population Sciences, Demography, Anthropology, Sociology, Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics, along with fifteen years of post-qualification experience in planning, coordination, implementation, compilation, analysis, dissemination and monitoring of Census or Survey activities. Complete applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II), routed through proper channel and duly certified by the Controlling Officer along with the required certificates (Bio-data, Cadre clearance, Vigilance & Integrity, penalty statement and ACR/APAR photocopies), must reach the Under Secretary, Admin. III Section, ORGI, New Delhi within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 58 years as on the closing date.

भारत के महारजिस्ट्रार का कार्यालय (ORGI), गृह मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार ने नई दिल्ली स्थित अपने मुख्यालय में संयुक्त सचिव (JS) स्तर पर प्रतिनियुक्ति (अल्पकालिक संविदा सहित) आधार पर उप महानिदेशक (जनगणना) के पद को भरने हेतु आवेदन आमंत्रित किए हैं। यह रिक्ति सूचना फाइल संख्या A-35011/2/2026-Ad.III दिनांक 20/04/2026 के अंतर्गत जारी की गई है, और यह पद वेतन मैट्रिक्स में वेतन स्तर-14 वहन करता है। यह जनगणना-2027 कार्य से जुड़ी एकल पद (01) की प्रतिनियुक्ति है और नियुक्ति 31.03.2030 तक अस्थायी अवधि के लिए रहेगी। केंद्र सरकार, राज्य सरकार, संघ राज्य क्षेत्र प्रशासन, स्वायत्त संगठनों, सांविधिक निकायों, सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के उपक्रमों, मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालयों या मान्यता प्राप्त अनुसंधान संस्थानों के पात्र एवं इच्छुक अधिकारियों से आवेदन मांगे गए हैं। पात्र अधिकारी नियमित आधार पर समकक्ष पद धारण कर रहे हों, या वेतन मैट्रिक्स के स्तर 13A / स्तर 13 (या समकक्ष) में निर्धारित वर्षों की नियमित सेवा पूरी कर चुके हों, तथा सांख्यिकी, गणित, अर्थशास्त्र, परिचालन अनुसंधान, जनसंख्या विज्ञान, जनसांख्यिकी, मानवविज्ञान, समाजशास्त्र, गणितीय सांख्यिकी या अनुप्रयुक्त सांख्यिकी में स्नातकोत्तर डिग्री के साथ जनगणना या सर्वेक्षण गतिविधियों के नियोजन, समन्वय एवं क्रियान्वयन में पंद्रह वर्ष का अनुभव होना चाहिए। निर्धारित प्रोफार्मा (अनुलग्नक-II) में पूर्ण आवेदन, उचित माध्यम से एवं नियंत्रक अधिकारी द्वारा प्रमाणित तथा आवश्यक प्रमाणपत्रों सहित, रोजगार समाचार में विज्ञापन प्रकाशन की तिथि से 60 दिनों के भीतर अवर सचिव, प्रशासन-III अनुभाग, ORGI, नई दिल्ली तक पहुंच जाना चाहिए। प्रतिनियुक्ति पर नियुक्ति हेतु अधिकतम आयु सीमा अंतिम तिथि को 58 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं होनी चाहिए।

Official Notification / आधिकारिक विज्ञापन

Office of the Registrar General, India Deputy Director General (Census) Recruitment 2026 - 01 Post — official Employment News notification (A-35011/2/2026-Ad.III) — Source: Employment News / रोज़गार समाचार · A-35011/2/2026-Ad.III. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.

Key Details / मुख्य जानकारी

Organization (संस्था)	Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Post Name (पद का नाम)	Deputy Director General (Census)
Advt. No. (विज्ञापन सं.)	A-35011/2/2026-Ad.III
Total Vacancies (कुल पद)	1
Level (स्तर)	GAZETTED
Salary (वेतन)	₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200 (Pay Level-14)
Location (स्थान)	All India / अखिल भारतीय
Age Limit (आयु सीमा)	Maximum 58 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (for appointment on deputation).

Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	Within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News
Notification Date	20/04/2026

Post-wise Vacancy Details / पद-वार रिक्ति विवरण

Post Name	Pay Level	Remuneration	Vacancies
Deputy Director General (Census)	Level-14	₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200	1
Total / कुल			1

Additional Details / अतिरिक्त विवरण

Post Details / पद विवरण

Sl. No.	Name of the Post	Pay Scale	No. of Post
1	Deputy Director General (Census)	Level-14	01

Deputation (including short-term contract) basis, JS Level, at Head Quarters of ORGI, New Delhi, for Census-2027 work up to 31.03.2030.

Eligibility and Experience (As per Recruitment Rules) / पात्रता एवं अनुभव (भर्ती नियमों के अनुसार)

Component	Requirement
Eligible service - (a)(i)	Officers of Central/State Government, UT Administration, autonomous organisation, statutory bodies, PSU, recognised university or recognised research institution holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR
(a)(ii)	With two years of regular service after appointment in Level 13A (Rs.1,31,100-2,16,600) in the pay matrix or equivalent; OR
(a)(iii)	With three years of regular service after appointment in Level 13 (Rs.1,23,100-2,15,900) in the pay matrix or equivalent; AND
(b) Essential qualification (i)	Master's Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Operational Research or Population Sciences or Demography or Anthropology or Sociology or Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics from a recognised University or Institute; and
(b) Essential experience (ii)	Fifteen years post-qualification experience in a Government office / autonomous organisation / statutory bodies / PSU / recognised university / recognised research institutions in planning, coordination, implementation of Census or Survey activities along with compilation, analysis, dissemination of statistical data and report writing or formulation / implementation / monitoring / evaluation of schemes or programmes.
Desirable	Three years experience in administration or establishment or training or coordination or financial matters / accounts or legal matters from any Government organization.

Note: The period of deputation (ISTC), including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed five years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 58 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Certificates / Documents Required (to be enclosed with application) / आवश्यक प्रमाणपत्र / दस्तावेज (आवेदन के साथ संलग्न करें)

S.No.	Certificate / Document
(i)	Bio-data in duplicate as per proforma given in Annexure-II
(ii)	Cadre clearance certificate
(iii)	Statement giving the details of Major or Minor penalties imposed upon the officer, if any, during the last ten (10) years
(iv)	Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate
(v)	Photocopies of ACRs / APARs for the past five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) duly attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent

Applications must be routed through proper channel and accompanied by self-attested supporting certificates/documents in support of qualification and experience claimed.

Bio-Data / Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-II) / बायो-डाटा / करिकुलम वीटा प्रोफार्मा (अनुलग्नक-II)

S.No.	Particulars to be furnished
1	Name and Address (in Block Letters)
2	Date of Birth (in Christian era)
3 (i)	Date of entry into service
3 (ii)	Date of retirement under Central / State Government Rules
4	Educational Qualifications
5	Whether educational and other qualifications required for the post are satisfied. (If any qualification has been treated as equivalent to the one prescribed in the Rules, state the authority for the same)
Comparison columns	Qualifications / Experience required as mentioned in the advertisement / vacancy circular VS Qualifications / Experience possessed by the officer (to be filled under Essential and Desirable headings)

Application for the post of ............ The proforma compares the Essential (A: Master's Degree in the listed subjects + fifteen years experience) and Desirable (B: three years experience in administration / establishment / training / coordination / financial / accounts / legal matters) conditions against those possessed by the applicant.

Eligibility / योग्यता

Post Name / पद	Qualification / योग्यता	Age / आयु
Deputy Director General (Census)	Officers of the Central Government / State Government / Union Territory Administration / autonomous organisation / statutory bodies / public sector undertaking / recognised university / recognised research institution who: (a)(i) hold analogous posts on a regular basis; OR (ii) have two years of regular service after appointment to the post in Level 13A (Rs.1,31,100-2,16,600) or equivalent; OR (iii) have three years of regular service after appointment to the post in Level 13 (Rs.1,23,100-2,15,900) or equivalent; AND (b) possess a Master's Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Operational Research or Population Sciences or Demography or Anthropology or Sociology or Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics from a recognised University or Institute.	Maximum 58 years as on the closing date

Age Relaxation: Maximum 58 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (for appointment on deputation).

Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया

1Scrutiny of applications received through proper channel against the prescribed eligibility, qualification and experience as per Recruitment Rules
2Selection on deputation (including short-term contract) basis by the competent authority
3Appointment regulated as per DoPT O.M. No.2/8/97-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 11.03.1998, as amended from time to time

How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें

1. Read the full vacancy circular (Annexure-I, Annexure-II proforma and Annexure-III duties) carefully and confirm you meet the deputation eligibility, qualification and 58-year age conditions. 2. Eligible and willing officers must fill the Bio-Data / Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-II), clearly stating the post applied for, name and address in block letters, date of birth, date of entry into service, date of retirement, educational qualifications and the qualifications/experience possessed against those required. 3. Prepare the document checklist and enclose all of the following: (i) Bio-data in duplicate as per Annexure-II proforma; (ii) Cadre clearance certificate; (iii) Statement giving details of major or minor penalties imposed during the last ten (10) years; (iv) Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate; (v) Photocopies of ACRs / APARs for the past five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) duly attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent. 4. The application must be routed through proper channel, signed by the applicant and certified by the Controlling Officer, accompanied by self-attested supporting certificates/documents in support of the qualification and experience claimed. 5. Forward the complete application in duplicate to: "The Under Secretary, Admin. III Section, Janganana Bhawan, Tower-A, 3rd Floor, 2/A, Man Singh Road, New Delhi - 110011." 6. The application must reach the above address within a period of 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. 7. Note: Incomplete applications, applications received after the closing date, and those not certified by the respective Cadre Controlling Authority will not be entertained. Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently. 8. For queries, the contact officer is Sunil Kumar Mishra, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India (e-mail: sunilkumar.mishra@nic.in).

1. पूरा रिक्ति परिपत्र (अनुलग्नक-I, अनुलग्नक-II प्रोफार्मा एवं अनुलग्नक-III कर्तव्य) ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें और प्रतिनियुक्ति पात्रता, योग्यता तथा 58 वर्ष की आयु शर्तों को पूरा करने की पुष्टि करें। 2. पात्र एवं इच्छुक अधिकारी बायो-डाटा / करिकुलम वीटा प्रोफार्मा (अनुलग्नक-II) भरें, जिसमें आवेदित पद, ब्लॉक अक्षरों में नाम व पता, जन्म तिथि, सेवा में प्रवेश की तिथि, सेवानिवृत्ति की तिथि, शैक्षिक योग्यता तथा अपेक्षित के सापेक्ष धारित योग्यता/अनुभव स्पष्ट रूप से दर्शाया गया हो। 3. निम्नलिखित सभी दस्तावेज संलग्न करें: (i) अनुलग्नक-II प्रोफार्मा अनुसार दो प्रतियों में बायो-डाटा; (ii) कैडर क्लीयरेंस प्रमाणपत्र; (iii) पिछले दस (10) वर्षों में लगाए गए बड़े या छोटे दंडों का विवरण; (iv) सतर्कता क्लीयरेंस एवं सत्यनिष्ठा प्रमाणपत्र; (v) पिछले पांच वर्षों (2020-21 से 2024-25) की ACR / APAR की फोटोकॉपी, जो अवर सचिव या समकक्ष स्तर से कम के अधिकारी द्वारा प्रत्येक पृष्ठ पर सत्यापित न हो। 4. आवेदन उचित माध्यम से अग्रेषित किया जाए, आवेदक द्वारा हस्ताक्षरित एवं नियंत्रक अधिकारी द्वारा प्रमाणित हो, तथा दावा की गई योग्यता एवं अनुभव के समर्थन में स्व-सत्यापित दस्तावेजों सहित हो। 5. पूर्ण आवेदन दो प्रतियों में निम्न पते पर भेजें: "अवर सचिव, प्रशासन-III अनुभाग, जनगणना भवन, टावर-A, तृतीय तल, 2/A, मान सिंह रोड, नई दिल्ली - 110011।" 6. आवेदन रोजगार समाचार में इस विज्ञापन के प्रकाशन की तिथि से 60 दिनों के भीतर उपरोक्त पते पर पहुंच जाना चाहिए। 7. नोट: अपूर्ण आवेदन, अंतिम तिथि के बाद प्राप्त आवेदन तथा संबंधित कैडर नियंत्रक प्राधिकारी द्वारा प्रमाणित न किए गए आवेदन स्वीकार नहीं किए जाएंगे। पद हेतु आवेदन करने वाले उम्मीदवार बाद में अपनी उम्मीदवारी वापस नहीं ले सकेंगे। 8. प्रश्नों हेतु संपर्क अधिकारी सुनील कुमार मिश्रा, भारत सरकार के अवर सचिव हैं (ई-मेल: sunilkumar.mishra@nic.in)।

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Preparation Guide / तैयारी गाइड

Step 1: Know the Syllabus / पाठ्यक्रम जानें

Study the complete syllabus from the official notification. Focus on high-weightage topics first.

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FAQs / सामान्य प्रश्न

Q: What post is being filled by the Office of the Registrar General, India in this 2026 recruitment?

A single (01) post of Deputy Director General (Census) at the Joint Secretary Level, on deputation (including short-term contract) basis in Pay Level-14, at the Head Quarters of ORGI, New Delhi.

नई दिल्ली स्थित ORGI मुख्यालय में संयुक्त सचिव स्तर पर प्रतिनियुक्ति (अल्पकालिक संविदा सहित) आधार पर वेतन स्तर-14 में उप महानिदेशक (जनगणना) का एक (01) पद।

Q: What is the basis of appointment and its duration?

The appointment is on deputation (including short-term contract) basis linked to Census-2027 work, for a temporary period up to 31.03.2030. The deputation period (ISTC) shall ordinarily not exceed five years.

नियुक्ति जनगणना-2027 कार्य से जुड़ी प्रतिनियुक्ति (अल्पकालिक संविदा सहित) आधार पर है, जो 31.03.2030 तक अस्थायी अवधि के लिए है। प्रतिनियुक्ति अवधि (ISTC) सामान्यतः पांच वर्ष से अधिक नहीं होगी।

Q: What is the maximum age limit for this post?

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 58 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

प्रतिनियुक्ति पर नियुक्ति हेतु अधिकतम आयु सीमा आवेदन प्राप्ति की अंतिम तिथि को 58 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं होनी चाहिए।

Q: What is the last date and where should the application be sent?

Applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II), routed through proper channel, must reach The Under Secretary, Admin. III Section, Janganana Bhawan, Tower-A, 3rd Floor, 2/A, Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110011, within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

निर्धारित प्रोफार्मा (अनुलग्नक-II) में आवेदन, उचित माध्यम से, अवर सचिव, प्रशासन-III अनुभाग, जनगणना भवन, टावर-A, तृतीय तल, 2/A, मान सिंह रोड, नई दिल्ली-110011 तक रोजगार समाचार में प्रकाशन की तिथि से 60 दिनों के भीतर पहुंचना चाहिए।

Q: What educational qualification and experience are required?

A Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operational Research, Population Sciences, Demography, Anthropology, Sociology, Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics from a recognised University/Institute, plus fifteen years post-qualification experience in planning, coordination and implementation of Census or Survey activities including statistical data compilation, analysis and report writing.

मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय/संस्थान से सांख्यिकी, गणित, अर्थशास्त्र, परिचालन अनुसंधान, जनसंख्या विज्ञान, जनसांख्यिकी, मानवविज्ञान, समाजशास्त्र, गणितीय सांख्यिकी या अनुप्रयुक्त सांख्यिकी में स्नातकोत्तर डिग्री, तथा जनगणना/सर्वेक्षण गतिविधियों के नियोजन, समन्वय एवं क्रियान्वयन सहित सांख्यिकीय आंकड़ों के संकलन, विश्लेषण व रिपोर्ट लेखन में पंद्रह वर्ष का अनुभव आवश्यक है।

Important Links / महत्वपूर्ण लिंक

Official Website / आधिकारिक वेबसाइटVisit →Office of the Registrar General, India (Census India) Official WebsiteOpen →Ministry of Home AffairsOpen →Employment News (vacancy publication)Open →

Source: Official Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India website. All links are verified government sources.

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