NEC Senior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat is hiring 6 Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) posts on deputation basis. If you are a Central, State, or Union Territory Government officer holding an analogous post, or have 8 years of regular service as Junior Secretariat Assistant, you can apply. The last date to send applications is 12 July 2026. Salary is at Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Maximum age is 56 years. The job is in Shillong, Meghalaya.

North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat Senior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The North Eastern Council Secretariat, under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, has released a notification to fill 6 Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) posts on deputation basis. The NEC Secretariat is headquartered at Nongrim Hills, Shillong-793003, Meghalaya. These are mid-level administrative posts that handle secretariat work, file processing, and office support for the NEC. Private candidates are not eligible — only serving Central / State / UT Government officers can apply through proper channel.

Who Can Apply?

Service Eligibility (Essential)

Officers under the Central Government, State Government, or Union Territory Administration who meet either of these conditions:

• Holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR
• Have 8 years of regular service in the grade after appointment on regular basis in the post of Junior Secretariat Assistant in Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.

Other Requirements

• Your application must be forwarded through proper channel by the cadre controlling authority
• You must be free from vigilance and disciplinary action
• Cadre clearance and integrity certificate from the parent department are required
• ACR / APAR for the last 5 years must be attached

Age Limit

• Maximum age for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date for application (12 July 2026).

Salary

• Selected candidates will be paid at Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
• Pay protection and deputation allowance as per DoPT rules.
• Period of deputation is generally 3 years, extendable as per rules.

Selection Process

Selection is by deputation through proper channel — there is no written exam.

1. Application Forwarding: Your parent organisation forwards your application with cadre clearance, integrity certificate, vigilance status, and APARs of last 5 years.
2. Scrutiny by NEC: NEC Secretariat scrutinises applications against the recruitment rules and shortlists eligible candidates.
3. Selection / Personal Interaction: A Departmental Selection Committee finalises the selection based on service records and suitability.

How to Apply

1. Download the vacancy notification from the official NEC website at necouncil.gov.in (under the Vacancy section).
2. Fill the application form in the prescribed format with your personal, educational, and service details.
3. Get cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate from your parent department.
4. Attach attested copies of ACRs / APARs for the last 5 years.
5. Get the application forwarded through proper channel by your Cadre Controlling Authority.
6. Send the complete application to: I/c Deputy Secretary (Admn), North Eastern Council Secretariat, Nongrim Hills, Shillong - 793003, Meghalaya.
7. The application must reach NEC Secretariat on or before 12 July 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 12 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (receipt at NEC Shillong): 12 July 2026
• Mode of Submission: Offline through proper channel

• Handle file processing, noting, and drafting work in the NEC Secretariat
• Maintain office records, registers, and important departmental files
• Prepare letters, office memoranda, and routine correspondence
• Assist senior officers with day-to-day administrative work
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail (dak) of the assigned section
• Attend meetings and assist with preparation of minutes when required
• Work with government office software, e-Office, and other computerised systems
• Coordinate with other sections, ministries, and state governments as needed