Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Consultant Notification 2026 has been released on the official website www.icssr.org. A total of 3 vacancies have been announced through the ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 62 years of age who possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Law, or are retired government officers with the prescribed qualifications and experience in engineering, administration, or legal matters are eligible to apply for these Consultant vacancies. The application process for ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 is being conducted in offline mode and will remain open until 04 July 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply offline through the direct links provided below in this article.
ICSSR Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) |
| Post Name | Consultant |
| No of Posts | 3 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Retired Government servant in pay level 10 and above, Graduate with Bachelor's Degree in Law, Retired officers as Section Officer/Under Secretary/Director/Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary |
| Age Limit | Max: 62 years |
| Last Date | 04 July 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Contractual |
ICSSR Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the ICSSR Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download ICSSR Job 2026 Notification PDF
ICSSR Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Consultant Engineer | 1 |
| Consultant Admin | 1 |
| Consultant Legal | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
ICSSR Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Consultant Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized university/reputed institute. Retired Government servant from any Ministry/Department or its attached/subordinate offices of Central/State/UT Governments/Autonomous bodies/Statutory Bodies or PSUs having served in pay level 10 and above (as per 7th CPC) with requisite qualification. The retired person not below the rank of Assistant Executive Engineer from pay level L-10 and above as per 7th CPC. Record of proven experience of at least 15 to 20 years in Government organization such as CPWD, NPCC, HUDCO, NBCC, PWD etc or any other Central/state Government organization or statutory body is mandatory.
- Consultant Admin: Retired officers of Central/State/Govt./Attached and subordinate offices or Autonomous bodies of Government of India OR PSUs who had served as Section Officer/Under Secretary/Director/Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary having experience in Establishment/Administration. Adequate administrative experience and a working knowledge of government rules and procedures.
- Consultant Legal: Graduate in any discipline with minimum Bachelor's Degree in Law or any equivalent degree from a recognised Institution/University and duly registered as an Advocate from State Bar Council. Retired Government servants from any Ministry/Department or its attached/subordinate offices of Central/State/UT Governments, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Bodies or PSUs having served in pay level of 10 and above (as per 7th CPC) with requisite qualification. Minimum 10 years' experience of handling court cases related to service matters in any Central or State Government Ministry/Department/PSU. Experience in the service matters/Recruitment/Tender matters etc. and dealing with all type of legal matters. Experience in Govt. Sector/Judicial body/Regulatory/Quasi-Judicial body Etc./dealing with all type of legal matters etc. Experience in legal drafting and administrative coordination. Experience in preparing draft counter replies for filing before District Court/High Court/Supreme Court/CAT & other courts and get them vetted from legal perspective.
ICSSR Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 62 years for all posts.
ICSSR Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 04 July 2026 |
ICSSR Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for ICSSR Various Posts 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: https://www.icssr.org.
- 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: 04-07-2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
ICSSR Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
