NEC Consultant NERCEN Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NEC has released notification for 6 Consultant posts at the North East Resource Center (NERCEN) in Shillong. Candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant disciplines and 3-6 years of experience can apply offline. Last date to submit your application is 30 April 2026. Monthly salary is Rs. 50,000 with a yearly increment of Rs. 3,000.

North Eastern Council Secretariat (NEC) Consultant NERCEN Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

North Eastern Council Secretariat (NEC), under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), is looking to hire 6 Consultants for the North East Resource Center (NERCEN) at its headquarters in Nongrim Hills, Shillong. Each consultant will work in one of six different sectors: Agriculture, Tourism, Health, Education, Industry & Logistics, and Planning. This is a contractual engagement for 1 year, extendable up to 4 more years based on your performance. If you have the right degree and work experience in any of these sectors, this is a solid opportunity to contribute to regional development in the North-East.

Vacancy Breakdown by Sector

• Agriculture & Allied Sector: 1 post
• Tourism: 1 post
• Health: 1 post
• Education: 1 post
• Industry & Logistics: 1 post
• Planning Sector: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Agriculture & Allied Sector

• Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, or a related discipline from a recognised university
• Experience: 6 years in agricultural or allied sector project implementation, value-chain development, or rural development programs
• Familiarity with government schemes and field-level coordination preferred
• Working experience in the North-East region preferred

Tourism

• Qualification: Degree in Tourism Management, Hospitality, Geography, or a related field from a recognised university
• Experience: 3-5 years in tourism planning, destination development, or tour and travel activities
• Experience in stakeholder coordination and project documentation preferred
• Working experience in the North-East region preferred

Health

• Qualification: Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Community Medicine, Nursing, or a related field
• Experience: 3-5 years in health sector program management, monitoring, or implementation
• Knowledge of public health systems, health indicators, and government health schemes needed
• Working experience in the North-East region preferred

Education

• Qualification: Master's degree in Education, Educational Planning, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field from a recognised university
• Experience: 3-5 years in the education sector, school or higher education reforms, or skill development initiatives
• Familiarity with education policies, institutional frameworks, and sectoral indicators needed
• Working experience in the North-East region preferred

Industry & Logistics

• Qualification: Degree or Master's in Economics, Commerce, International Business, MBA, or a related field from a recognised university
• Experience: 3-5 years in export promotion, trade facilitation, value-chain analysis, or market linking
• Knowledge of industry clusters, product development, and trade policies preferred
• Working experience in the North-East region preferred

Planning Sector

• Qualification: Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, or a related field from a recognised university
• Experience: 3-5 years in economic planning, formulation of developmental schemes or projects, and analysis of schemes or projects
• Strong computer skills, data analysis, and policy research ability needed
• Experience working with Central or State Government departments preferred
• Familiarity with issues, geography, and development priorities of the North Eastern Region preferred

Age Limit

• You should be between 25 and 50 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years age relaxation (upper age limit up to 55 years)
• OBC candidates: 3 years age relaxation (upper age limit up to 53 years)

Salary

• You will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 50,000.
• A yearly increment of Rs. 3,000 is given based on satisfactory performance.
• T.A./D.A. will be paid as per Central Government Group B staff rules when required.
• You will get 8 days casual leave per year.
• Note: You will need to arrange your own accommodation, health insurance, and life insurance coverage.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates who meet all eligibility criteria will be called for a skill test at NEC Secretariat, Shillong.
2. Interview: Candidates who clear the skill test will face an interview at the NEC Secretariat, Shillong.

Note: There is no written exam. The date and time for the skill test and interview will be communicated individually to shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NEC website at necouncil.gov.in and download the application form.
2. Fill in the application form completely with your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and computer knowledge certificate.
4. Paste a self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form.
5. Send your filled application with all documents to: Director (Admn), Room No. 405, North Eastern Council Secretariat, Nongrim Hills, Shillong - 793003, Meghalaya.
6. Make sure your application reaches the above address by 30 April 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 March 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 30 April 2026
• Skill Test & Interview Date: To be announced

• Assist in the appraisal, monitoring, and follow-up of sector-specific projects across the North Eastern Region
• Prepare analytical notes, sectoral briefs, progress reports, and project documentation for NEC leadership
• Coordinate with State Government departments, research institutions, and field offices to gather project updates and data
• Help in planning and organizing multi-state sector projects aligned with NEC's regional development goals and MDoNER mandates
• Maintain data repositories, dashboards, and planning databases to support informed decision-making
• Organize meetings, workshops, consultations, and field visits related to your assigned sector
• Track sector indicators and prepare recommendations for improving project implementation and outcomes