The Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) (DoPT) has notified vacancies for the Information Commissioner post. Applications must be sent by post or through email to Under Secretary (IR II), Hall No. 31049, Department of Personnel and Training, Kartavya Bhavan-3, New Delhi on or before 20 November 2026, under advertisement number 4 January 2026-IR II. Candidates must be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass-media or administration and governance. The pay is As per Rules, and persons who have attained the age of 65 years shall not be eligible for appointment.
DoPT Information Commissioner Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) |
| Post Name | Information Commissioner |
| No of Posts | - |
| Advt No | No. 4/1/2026-IR II |
| Salary | As per Right to Information (Term of Office, Salaries, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission, State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners in the State Information Commission) Rules, 2019 |
| Qualification | Persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass-media or administration and governance. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 65 years |
| Last Date | 20-11-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Full Time |
DoPT Information Commissioner Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the DoPT Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download DoPT Information Commissioner Job 2026 Notification PDF
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Information Commissioner | - |
Eligibility Criteria
- Information Commissioner: Persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass-media or administration and governance.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
- All Posts: Maximum age limit is 65 years. Persons who have attained the age of 65 years shall not be eligible for appointment.
Salary / Stipend
- As per Right to Information (Term of Office, Salaries, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission, State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners in the State Information Commission) Rules, 2019.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications
- Appointment by Government of India
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for DoPT Information Commissioner Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Download the application form from the official website: .
- Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
- Check all details carefully before submission.
- Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed.
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 20-11-2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
DoPT Information Commissioner Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |