NCB Consultant Recruitment 2026

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is hiring 2 Consultants on contract basis at its Headquarters in New Delhi. If you are a retired Central Government officer who served at Pay Level 5 to 8 of the 7th CPC and have office work experience, you can apply by email or post. The last date to apply is 30 May 2026 by 6:00 PM. The age limit is below 65 years.

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Consultant Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a circular for engaging 2 full-time Consultants on contract basis at the Capacity Building Branch, NCB Headquarters, New Delhi. This is an opportunity for retired Central Government employees who want to continue contributing in office work, training data preparation, and the K9 (sniffer dog) project. The engagement is initially for 6 months and can be extended by the Competent Authority.

Who Can Apply?

• Retirement Status: You must be a Government servant retired from the Central Government.
• Pay Level at Retirement: You should have retired at Pay Level 5 to 8 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Education Qualification: Graduation from a recognised university.
• Experience: You should have considerable experience of working in Central Government Ministries or Departments. Experience in office work such as typing, noting and drafting letters is required.
• Language: You must be well versed in both Hindi and English.
• Vigilance Clearance: You must have been clear from vigilance angle at the time of retirement.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: Below 65 years
• The contract will be terminated automatically when you attain the age of 65 years.

Salary

• You will get a fixed monthly remuneration calculated as: Last pay drawn minus pension plus transport allowance, not exceeding the amount admissible at the time of retirement.
• For Central Government retirees under NPS: 30% of the last basic pay drawn at retirement will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be fixed as monthly pay.
• This follows Department of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E.III A dated 09.12.2020.
• You will not get any other allowances, residential accommodation, telephone, transport facilities or staff car.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required.

Selection Process

1. Screening of Applications: NCB will screen applications based on retirement pay level, education, experience, and language skills.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates' PPO and Last Pay Certificate / Pay Slip will be verified.
3. Final Selection: NCB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses without giving any reason.

Note: There is no written exam. Selection is based on merit and screening of credentials.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format (Annexure-I) from the official NCB website at narcoticsindia.nic.in.
2. Fill in the application with all details including post held, pay level, last pay drawn, pension amount, and experience details.
3. Attach a copy of your PPO (Pension Payment Order) and Last Pay Certificate / Pay Slip.
4. Sign the declaration confirming that you were clear from vigilance angle at the time of retirement.
5. Send the complete application by email to dda-ncb@gov.in OR by post to: The Additional Director (P&A), Narcotics Control Bureau, 2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066.
6. Make sure your application reaches NCB before 6:00 PM on 30 May 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Circular Date: 30 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by email or post): 30 May 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
• Joining: Consultancy starts from the date you join the office
• Initial Engagement Period: 6 months (extendable)

• Assist in official work at the Capacity Building Branch of NCB Headquarters
• Prepare and maintain training data for NCB programmes
• Help implement the K9 (sniffer dog) project activities
• Coordinate with other agencies for capacity building tasks
• Handle typing, noting and drafting of official letters in Hindi and English
• Maintain absolute confidentiality and secrecy of information handled during and after the contract
• Follow office hours from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM and report on holidays when called in exigencies