DoPT Deputy Secretary Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Officers of the All India Services or any Organized Group 'A' Service of the Government of India, participating under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) and eligible for appointment at Deputy Secretary level under CSS, can apply for the post of Deputy Secretary (Level 12) in the Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI), Mumbai. This is a Non-CSS post filled on deputation basis under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with a tenure up to 31.12.2029 and pay as admissible to a Deputy Secretary level officer under CSS. The Department of Personnel and Training (Office of the Establishment Officer), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has circulated the vacancy; nominations/applications are routed through the SUPREMO portal (https://supremo.dopt.gov.in) by 14 December 2026.

DoPT Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About DoPT Recruitment 2026

The circular was issued by the Office of the Establishment Officer, Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi. It is addressed to the Chief Secretaries of all State Governments/Union Territories and the Secretaries of all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. The post itself is in the Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI), Mumbai, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Who Can Apply

The Deputy Secretary (Level 12) post is open only to serving government officers on deputation. The notice states the following eligibility:

• Officers from the All India Services or any Organized Group 'A' Services of the Government of India, participating under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS), who are eligible for appointment at Deputy Secretary level under CSS.
• For officers working in the cadre, it may be ensured that the 'Cooling off' period after a previous stint on deputation, if any, is completed and the officer is eligible to be appointed on Central Deputation as per extant guidelines.

Preferred Experience

Officers possessing ten years of experience in Administration and three years experience in Land acquisition and disposal dealing with Estate/Properties matters "would be preferable". This is a preference, not a condition to apply.

The notice may be circulated on priority basis among officers eligible to be appointed at Deputy Secretary or equivalent level in the Government of India under CSS. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

• The post is at Level 12, and the level of the pay shall be as admissible to a Deputy Secretary level officer under CSS. The notice prints no rupee amount.
• The officer appointed will be given a tenure up to 31.12.2029, which is the period of validity of the post.
• Appointment is on deputation basis under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Under Rule 40 (1)(ix)(ii) of the CGGPRA Rules, 2017, the 'Mandatory Posting Certificate' for allotment/retention of Government accommodation would be issued only to an appointed officer who has served and is currently serving on a CSS post at the same station for at least four years and needs to retain Government accommodation for the tenure on this Non-CSS post.

How to Apply for DoPT Recruitment 2026

Nominations/applications must be routed through DOPT's online interface by 14 December 2026, as follows:

1. Officers who have not applied for any other posts online during the current year go to DOPT's website >> Offerings >> EO Wing >> Apply for post of CSS, CVO and others >> View Link (SUPREMO).
2. In the SUPREMO web link (https://supremo.dopt.gov.in), choose Non-CSS and apply for the post.
3. Officers who have already applied for CSS, CVO or other posts through the SUPREMO Portal can send their willingness for this post instead.
4. Officers already working on central deputation under the CSS/Non-CSS of the Government of India must have their applications forwarded by the Ministry/Department concerned along with the approval of their respective Minister-in-Charge.
5. Nominations and relevant correspondence on the subject may be sent to the email id [email protected].

Selection and Interview

The Deputy Secretary post in CEPI, Mumbai is a Non-Central Staffing Scheme post to be filled up through the Civil Services Board (CSB) procedure. The notice gives no further detail of the selection stages.

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