NEC Research Officer (Planning) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NEC Secretariat has released a notification for 1 Research Officer (Planning) post on deputation basis at its office in Shillong, Meghalaya. Candidates who hold a Master's Degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics (with Statistics), or Commerce (with Statistics) with 3 years of relevant experience can apply offline through proper channel. Last date to apply is 29 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month under Level 10 of the 7th CPC.

North Eastern Council Secretariat (NEC) Research Officer (Planning) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The North Eastern Council Secretariat (NEC), headquartered in Nongrim Hills, Shillong, operates under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). It is the nodal agency for planning and development across all eight states of North East India. NEC has invited applications from eligible officers serving in Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories to fill 1 post of Research Officer (Planning) on deputation basis. The deputation period will ordinarily not exceed 3 years or until the lien is vacated, whichever comes first.

Who Can Apply?

This is a deputation post open only to serving government officers. You need to meet both the service criteria and the educational qualifications.

Service Eligibility (any one):

• Option A: You must be holding an analogous post (equivalent to Research Officer level) on a regular basis in your parent cadre or department.
• Option B: You must have completed 5 years of regular service in a post at Pay Level 7 (previously PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600) or equivalent.

Educational Qualification:

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics (with Statistics), or Commerce (with Statistics) from a recognised university or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in collection, compilation, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• This is a deputation post, so age relaxation rules for SC/ST/OBC do not apply here.

Salary

• Pay Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month
• 6th CPC equivalent: PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400
• Pay and other terms of deputation will follow DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 as amended from time to time.
• You will also receive DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

Since this is a deputation post, there is no written exam. Selection will be based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Your CV, service records, and ACRs of the last 5 years will be reviewed by the Selection Committee.
2. Document Verification: Integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, penalty certificate, and cadre clearance will be verified.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview by the Selection Committee.

How to Apply

This is an offline application process. You cannot apply directly as an individual candidate — your application must come through your cadre authority or head of department.

1. Visit the NEC website at necouncil.gov.in and download the application form (Annexure-II / CV Proforma).
2. Fill in the prescribed application form completely.
3. Get the application signed and sealed by your Cadre/Appointing Authority.
4. Attach all required documents (ACRs, integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, penalty certificate, cadre clearance, correctness certificate, and self-attested educational certificates).
5. Your Cadre Authority/Head of Department must forward your application to: Director (Administration), North Eastern Council Secretariat, Nongrim Hills, Shillong - 793003.
6. The complete application must reach within 60 days from the date of publication in the Employment News.

Required Documents

• Application in prescribed format (Annexure-II) duly signed by candidate and countersigned with seal by Cadre/Appointing Authority
• Attested copies of ACRs for the last 5 years (attested on each page by an officer not below Under Secretary rank)
• Integrity Certificate
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• Major/Minor Penalty Certificate for last 10 years
• Correctness Certificate (verifying particulars match service records)
• Cadre Clearance Certificate
• Self-attested photocopies of educational qualification certificates

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 29 April 2026 (within 60 days from publication in Employment News)

• Assist the Planning Adviser in preparation and formulation of NEC Plans and Programmes
• Prepare agenda papers for Council Meetings and Review Meetings
• Coordinate with different Sectoral Advisers in the NEC Secretariat on planning matters
• Scrutinize proposals received for Plan Schemes from North Eastern States
• Draft reports relating to the NEC Plan and its implementation
• Analyse Plans and budgets of all eight North Eastern States
• Study and review plans and budgets of Central Government Ministries relevant to NER development
• Collect, compile, analyse, and interpret statistical data for planning purposes