Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has invited applications for 5 posts in 5 roles under Advt No. 9-7/93(FOR)Vol-III. The posts include Principal Private Secretary (PPS), Section Officer (SO), Junior Translator, Assistant and 1 more. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 25 December 2026.
The posts are for Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhopal. Qualification required: Officers of Central/State Governments, UTs, PSUs, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions or Statutory/Autonomous Organizations holding analogous posts or with the prescribed regular service; Bachelor's Degree for SO and Assistant (SO also 2 years' accounts and administration experience); Master's degree with Hindi/English and translation diploma or 2 years' translation experience for Junior Translator. The pay is Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 2,08,700, depending on the post. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 25 December 2026
- Vacancies: 5, in 5 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 2,08,700, depending on the post
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 56 years (as on the closing date of receipt of applications)
- Place: Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhopal
MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Post Name | Principal Private Secretary (PPS), Section Officer (SO), Junior Translator and 2 more |
| No of Posts | 5 |
| Advt No | 9-7/93(FOR)Vol-III |
| Job Type | Deputation |
| Pay | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 2,08,700, depending on the post |
| Place of Posting | Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhopal |
| Qualification | Officers of Central/State Governments, UTs, PSUs, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions or Statutory/Autonomous Organizations holding analogous posts or with the prescribed regular service; Bachelor's Degree for SO and Assistant (SO also 2 years' accounts and administration experience); Master's degree with Hindi/English and translation diploma or 2 years' translation experience for Junior Translator. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years (as on the closing date of receipt of applications) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 25 December 2026 |
| Send Application To | Deputy Director General of Forests (Central), Regional Office, Bhopal, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kendriya Paryavaran Bhavan, Link Road No.3, E-5, Ravi Shankar Nagar, Arera Colony, Bhopal - 462016 (M.P.) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
MoEF&CC Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 9-7/93(FOR)Vol-III gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download MoEF&CC notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary (PPS) | 1 | Maximum 56 years | Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700 ) | Officers holding the post of Stenographer: analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100/-) or equivalent; OR 7 years' regular service in Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400/-) or equivalent |
| Section Officer (SO) | 1 | Maximum 56 years | Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 ) | Analogous post on regular basis OR 5 years' regular service in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400/-) or equivalent; and two years of experience in accounts and administration work in a Government Office, PSU, Autonomous Body or Statutory Body |
| Junior Translator | 1 | Maximum 56 years | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 ) | Analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5,200 - 20,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-; OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/-, or equivalent |
| Assistant | 1 | Maximum 56 years | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 ) | Analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300/-); OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/-), or equivalent |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 1 | Maximum 56 years | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 ) | Analogous post on regular basis; OR 8 years of regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or equivalent |
| Total | 5 |
Who Can Apply for MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Private Secretary (PPS) | Officers holding the post of Stenographer: holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Level 8 or equivalent; OR 7 years' regular service in Level 7 or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department. | Officers holding the post of Stenographer: analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100/-) or equivalent; OR 7 years' regular service in Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400/-) or equivalent |
| Section Officer (SO) | Holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR 5 years' regular service in Level 6 or equivalent; AND Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute and two years of experience in accounts and administration work in a Government Office, PSU, Autonomous Body or Statutory Body. | Analogous post on regular basis OR 5 years' regular service in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400/-) or equivalent; and two years of experience in accounts and administration work in a Government Office, PSU, Autonomous Body or Statutory Body |
| Junior Translator | Master's degree of a recognized University in Hindi/English or another subject with Hindi and English at degree level as prescribed; Recognized diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa OR 2 years of experience of translation work | Analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5,200 - 20,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-; OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/-, or equivalent |
| Assistant | Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Level 5 or equivalent; OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Level 4 or equivalent; AND Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institute. | Analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300/-); OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/-), or equivalent |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 8 years of regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or equivalent. | Analogous post on regular basis; OR 8 years of regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or equivalent |
Other conditions:
- Only officials of Central/State Governments, UTs, PSUs, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions or Statutory/Autonomous Organizations may apply
- Principal Private Secretary: open to officers holding the post of Stenographer
- Applicants should be able to be relieved immediately upon selection
Who Cannot Apply for MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026
- Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation
- Deputationists are not eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion
Post-wise Details
Principal Private Secretary (PPS) (1 post)
Qualification required: Officers holding the post of Stenographer: holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Level 8 or equivalent; OR 7 years' regular service in Level 7 or equivalent, in the parent cadre or department. Experience required: Officers holding the post of Stenographer: analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100/-) or equivalent; OR 7 years' regular service in Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400/-) or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700 ).
Section Officer (SO) (1 post)
Qualification required: Holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR 5 years' regular service in Level 6 or equivalent; AND Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute and two years of experience in accounts and administration work in a Government Office, PSU, Autonomous Body or Statutory Body. Experience required: Analogous post on regular basis OR 5 years' regular service in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400/-) or equivalent; and two years of experience in accounts and administration work in a Government Office, PSU, Autonomous Body or Statutory Body. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 ).
Junior Translator (1 post)
Qualification required: Master's degree of a recognized University in Hindi/English or another subject with Hindi and English at degree level as prescribed; Recognized diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa OR 2 years of experience of translation work. Experience required: Analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5,200 - 20,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-; OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/-, or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 ).
Assistant (1 post)
Qualification required: Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Level 5 or equivalent; OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Level 4 or equivalent; AND Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institute. Experience required: Analogous post on regular basis; OR 6 years' regular service in Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300/-); OR 10 years' regular service in Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/-), or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 ).
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) (1 post)
Qualification required: Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR 8 years of regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or equivalent. Experience required: Analogous post on regular basis; OR 8 years of regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or equivalent. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100 ).
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Deputation (including short-term contract) initially for three years unless specified otherwise under individual posts
- PPS: deputation including immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation ordinarily not to exceed four years; other posts three years
- Terms governed by DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time
- Selected candidates will not be relieved before the expiry of the deputation tenure
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 25 December 2026 |
How Will MoEF&CC Select Candidates?
- Information in the Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents on Essential Qualification/Work Experience will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection
Documents to Enclose
- Application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) with passport size photograph
- Attested copies of ACR/APAR dossiers for the preceding five years
- Valid Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Certification by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority, countersigned with seal
- Latest salary slip if the organisation does not follow Central Government pay scales
How to Apply for MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II, Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae) with a passport size photograph pasted.
- Forward it through the proper channel with the recommendation of the parent office.
- Enclose attested copies of ACR/APAR dossiers for the preceding five years and a valid Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Send it to the Deputy Director General of Forests (Central), Regional Office, Bhopal, so that it reaches within 45 days of publication in the Employment News.
- Make sure it reaches by 25 December 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Applications without parent office recommendation, incomplete applications, or those received after the due date without ACR/APAR dossiers/Vigilance Clearance will be summarily rejected
- Departmental Private Secretary in Level 7 with seven years' regular service in the Regional Office will be considered with outsiders for PPS; if selected, it is treated as promotion
MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download MoEF&CC notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for MoEF&CC Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit MoEF&CC official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Advertisement No. 9-7/93(FOR)Vol-III. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
