ORGI Executive Officer Census Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (ORGI), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited applications for 58 posts of Executive Officer (Census) on a deputation basis. These are temporary posts created for the upcoming Census-2027 operations.

This recruitment is only open to serving central and state government officers. Private sector candidates or fresh graduates cannot apply for this post. The selected officers will be posted at ORGI Headquarters in New Delhi or at State Census Directorates across India. The tenure is up to 31 March 2030.

Who Can Apply

You must be a serving government officer to be eligible for this post. Here are the key conditions:

• You must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• You must have at least 5 years of experience in census operations, large-scale surveys, data collection, or general administration in a government organisation.
• You must be working at Pay Level 8 to 11 (as per the 7th Pay Commission) with the required years of service at that level.
• Your age must not be more than 56 years as on 02 April 2026.

Number of Posts

• Total Vacancies: 58
• Post Name: Executive Officer (Census)
• Post Type: Deputation (temporary, tenure-based)
• Tenure: Up to 31 March 2030

No category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) breakdown is available for deputation posts. All 58 posts are filled through deputation from existing government service.

Salary

The selected officer will be placed in Pay Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.

• Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month
• Other allowances as per central government rules will also apply.

Posting Location

Posts are located across India. You may be posted at:

• ORGI Headquarters, New Delhi
• State Census Directorates in various states and union territories

How to Apply

Applications must be sent offline only. There is no online application form. Follow these steps:

1. Download the official notification and application format from the ORGI website or the notification PDF link.
2. Fill in the application in the prescribed format. Attach all required documents (see list below).
3. Get your application forwarded through your parent department via proper channel. Direct applications will not be accepted.
4. Send the complete application by Speed Post or Registered Post to the following address:
   
   The Deputy Registrar General (Administration),
   Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India,
   West Block 1, Wing 1, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram,
   New Delhi - 110066
5. Make sure your application reaches before the last date: 02 April 2026.

Documents to Attach

• Filled application in prescribed format
• Bio-data / CV
• Cadre clearance certificate from your department
• Vigilance clearance certificate
• Integrity certificate
• Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last 5 years (attested copies)
• Statement of major or minor penalties (if any) in the last 10 years

Application Fee

There is no application fee for this post.

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this post. Selection is based on merit through:

• Screening of bio-data and application
• Review of APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the last 5 years
• Assessment of experience in census, survey, or administrative work

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 02 April 2026
• Tenure End Date: 31 March 2030
• Maximum Age as on: 02 April 2026 (must not exceed 56 years)

Official Notification

Read the full official notification before applying: Download Official Notification PDF

• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of Census-2027 field operations
• Supervise data collection activities and manage field enumerators
• Monitor progress of census work in the assigned region or district
• Maintain records, registers, and reports related to census operations
• Coordinate with state government offices, local bodies, and district administration
• Ensure quality and accuracy of data collected during enumeration
• Handle administrative and logistical tasks related to census field work
• Prepare progress reports and submit them to senior officers at ORGI
• Follow all guidelines and instructions issued by ORGI for Census-2027