UPSC Protocol Assistant to Chairman Recruitment 2026

UPSC is filling 1 Protocol Assistant post at its headquarters in New Delhi on deputation/re-employment basis (for Armed Forces personnel). You need a Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience in reception or protocol work. The application must be sent by post to UPSC's office within 45 days of publication in the Employment News. Salary is at Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 per month entry pay) under the 7th CPC.

UPSC Protocol Assistant to Chairman Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a vacancy circular (No. A-35020/04/2026-Admn.II) dated 17 April 2026 to fill one (01) vacancy in the grade of Protocol Assistant to Hon'ble Chairman. The post is classified as General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial in Pay Level-6. This is a deputation posting open to serving officers of Central Government, State Governments, and UTs — and to Armed Forces personnel on re-employment terms. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

Service Eligibility (one of the following):

• Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or
• Officers with 6 years of regular service at Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) of the pay matrix or equivalent; or
• Officers with 10 years of combined regular service at Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) or equivalent

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institute

Experience Required:

• 3 years of experience in work relating to reception, protocol, or both

For Armed Forces (Ex-Servicemen / Re-employment):

• Armed Forces personnel due to retire or to be transferred to reserve within one year and who hold the prescribed qualifications and experience are also eligible
• If selected, deputation terms apply up to the date of release from Armed Forces; thereafter, re-employment terms apply up to the age of superannuation (civil post reference)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
• No minimum age specified (serving government officers are expected to be in active service)

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Entry pay: Rs. 35,400 per month
• Maximum pay: Rs. 1,12,400 per month
• Pay on deputation will be regulated as per DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010 as amended from time to time
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as admissible under Central Government rules

Selection Process

This is a deputation post. Selection is based on merit and suitability assessment by a Selection Committee:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications forwarded through proper channel with all required certificates and documents are reviewed
2. Suitability Assessment: The Selection Committee evaluates the candidate's qualifications, experience, ACR/APAR records, and service history
3. Document Verification: Integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, penalty statement, and attested APARs for last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) are verified

Note: Applications not forwarded through the proper channel or received without the required certificates will not be considered.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I) from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in/vacancy-circulars
2. Fill in the application form in duplicate
3. Attach the certificate from the Forwarding Authority in the format given in Annexure-II
4. Attach all required documents: integrity certificate, list of penalties (last 10 years), vigilance clearance certificate, and attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs for 2020-21 to 2024-25
5. Forward through the proper channel (your current department/ministry) to: Ms. Aparna Srivastava, Under Secretary (Admn.II), Room No. 11, Ground Floor, Annexe Building, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069
6. The application must reach UPSC within 45 days of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News
7. Important: Once you apply, you cannot withdraw your candidature.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: Within 45 days of publication in Employment News (approximately 2 June 2026)
• Exam Date: Not applicable (deputation/selection basis)

• Assist in planning domestic and international travel for the Hon'ble Chairman, including itineraries, accommodation, transport and hospitality arrangements
• Liaise with Ministries, Departments and other organisations for protocol arrangements such as airport reception, CISF security clearance, and immigration/customs coordination
• Handle pre-departure and post-arrival formalities at Delhi and destination airports, including liaison with RPF and Railway authorities for train movements
• Coordinate with the President's Office, Vice President's Office, PMO, Cabinet Secretariat and other dignitaries for smooth conduct of meetings of the Hon'ble Chairman
• Manage passport and visa processes through coordination with MEA offices
• Draft, process and manage official communications, invitations and correspondence on protocol matters
• Coordinate with security agencies and administrative units to ensure smooth conduct of official programmes and movements
• Make arrangements for functions involving visits by eminent personalities, dignitaries and foreign delegations
• Handle coordination for visits of foreign and Indian delegations and official conferences of various State Public Service Commissions