IBM Principal Private Secretary Recruitment 2026

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is hiring 1 Principal Private Secretary (PPS) on a deputation basis under the Ministry of Mines. If you are a serving government officer with 4 years of regular service in Level 9 (Rs. 53,100-1,67,800) and hold a Bachelor's degree, you can apply offline through proper channel. The last date to apply is 12 September 2026. Salary for this post is in Level 10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 per month) of the 7th Pay Commission matrix.

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) Principal Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), a subordinate office under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has released a circular to fill 1 post of Principal Private Secretary at its Nagpur headquarters. IBM is the country's premier organisation responsible for the scientific and systematic exploration and development of mineral resources, and the Principal Private Secretary plays a key role in supporting its senior administration. This is a deputation vacancy, which means only serving central government, state government, or Union Territory officers in the eligible feeder grade can apply. There is no written exam for this post — selection is based entirely on your service record and experience. Officers currently working as Private Secretary or in an equivalent Level 9 post are encouraged to apply through their department. This is a good opportunity for experienced stenographers and personal staff officers to work closely with the top administration of a central government mining regulator.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
• Service Eligibility: You must have 4 years of regular service in the Level 9 pay matrix (Rs. 53,100-1,67,800) grade, or an equivalent grade, in the feeder cadre.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in dictation and transcription, stenography, handling confidential matters and complaints, maintaining Confidential Report dossiers, and organizing conferences, delegations and meetings.
• Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of promotion for this post cannot apply on deputation, and deputationists cannot later be considered for promotion to this post.
• The period of deputation, including any earlier deputation to another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment in the same or a different organisation, will normally not exceed 3 years.

The bio-data proforma (Annexure-I) asks for details of your educational qualifications, all previous posts held along with pay band and nature of duties, and a specific comment from your department on how your profile matches this post. Make sure your bio-data clearly explains your relevant experience against each of these criteria before you send it through proper channel.

Age Limit

• The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation is 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get a salary in Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month) of the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
• Pay protection and other deputation benefits will be regulated as per the standard terms applicable to Central Government deputationists.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

This is a deputation-based selection with no written exam. Your candidature moves through these steps:

1. Application Screening: Your bio-data is checked against the eligibility criteria for the post.
2. Forwarding through Proper Channel: Your parent department forwards your application along with your Confidential Reports and other certificates to IBM.
3. Final Selection: IBM selects the candidate based on service record, Confidential Reports, integrity clearance and relevant experience.

The deputation will initially be for 3 years and may be extended further based on department requirement and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your parent department. You can also request a premature reversion to your parent cadre by giving 3 months' advance notice, as per DoPT guidelines. Note: Once you apply for this post, you will not be allowed to withdraw your candidature.

How to Apply

1. Download the Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-I) from the official circular.
2. Fill in your bio-data in triplicate (3 copies).
3. Attach your Confidential Reports/Dossiers for the preceding 5 years.
4. Attach an Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate and No Penalty Certificate for the preceding 10 years.
5. Send your application through proper channel to the Suptdg. Mining Geologist & Head of Office, 4th Floor, Indian Bureau of Mines, Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur - 440001 within 60 days of the advertisement being published in Employment News.
6. For queries, email ho-office@ibm.gov.in or call 0712-2565333.

Note: Applications received after the closing date, and advance copies without the required certificates, will not be accepted. IBM also reserves the right to reject applications that do not follow the prescribed Annexure-I format.

This circular is also being forwarded to Central Government, State Government and Union Territory offices so that they can circulate it among eligible officers and forward suitable applications with relevant documents before the closing date.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 9 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 September 2026

• Take dictation and transcription for senior officers
• Handle confidential matters and complaints
• Organize conferences, delegations and meetings
• Maintain contact with the Ministry and various government departments
• Manage telephone calls, visitors and travel/tour itineraries
• Handle confidential and secret letters, mail and files
• Oversee daily administration and procurement matters for the office