NITI Aayog Invites Applications for Consultant Posts; Retired Government Officers Can Apply Within 30 Days

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has invited applications from eligible retired Central Government, State Government, PSU, Autonomous Body and Statutory Body officers for engagement as Consultants on a contractual basis. The recruitment drive offers four consultant positions across Administration and Finance & Accounts, with applications to be submitted within 30 days from the date of the notification.

The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has also circulated the vacancy among retired Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers through its official website.

Vacancy Details

AIM, NITI Aayog is inviting applications for the following positions:

Post	Vacancies	Eligible Retired Officers
Consultant (Administration)	2	Officers retired from Pay Level 7 to 11
Consultant (Finance & Accounts)	2	Retired Accounts Officers/Senior Accounts Officers from Pay Level 10 or 11

The engagement will initially be for one year, with the possibility of extension on a year-to-year basis depending on performance, organisational requirements and mutual consent.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should have:

• Retired from the Central Government, State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Bodies.
• Already retired or be retiring on or before 30 June 2026.
• Be below 62 years of age on the date of issue of the notification.
• Relevant experience in the respective field.
• Good health supported by a medical fitness certificate at the time of application.

Consultant (Administration): Experience Required

Applicants for the Administration Consultant posts should possess experience in:

• Administrative and establishment matters
• Public procurement through GeM
• General Financial Rules (GFR), DFPR, FR & SR
• TA/DA and Leave Rules
• RTI matters and appeals
• Noting, drafting and official correspondence
• Computer applications including MS Word, Excel and e-Office
• Coordination with various government offices

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Government of India Ministries, Departments or Government-funded organisations.

Consultant (Finance & Accounts): Experience Required

Candidates applying for Finance & Accounts positions should have experience in:

• Budget and Finance & Accounts
• Audit and expenditure management
• Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
• E-Bills and E-Claims
• Processing Grants-in-Aid
• Government financial rules
• Procurement through GeM
• Centrally Sponsored and Central Sector Schemes

Experience in Government of India Ministries or Departments handling financial management and PFMS-related work will be an added advantage.

Key Terms of Engagement

Selected consultants will be governed by the Department of Expenditure guidelines applicable to retired government officers engaged on a contractual basis.

Some important conditions include:

• Initial engagement for one year, extendable based on performance.
• Fixed monthly remuneration calculated after adjusting the basic pension, as per Department of Expenditure norms.
• Transport Allowance admissible as per applicable rules.
• Paid leave of 1.5 days for every completed month of service.
• Place of posting will be Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, New Delhi.
• Domestic TA/DA will be admissible for official tours, where applicable.
• No entitlement to HRA, CGHS, LTC, staff car, residential accommodation or medical reimbursement.

Selection Process

Applications received within the prescribed time will be shortlisted based on eligibility and experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or physical interview, the details of which will be communicated through email or mobile. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. AIM, NITI Aayog has reserved the right to accept or reject any application without assigning reasons.

Documents Required

Candidates should submit their application in the prescribed format along with:

• Resume
• Proof of date of birth
• Last Pay Certificate
• Pension Payment Order (PPO)
• Last five years’ APARs
• Educational qualification certificates
• Medical fitness certificate

Applications must reach the Head (Administration), Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, within 30 days from the date of issue of the recruitment circular.

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