MoPSW Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

One Consultant post on contract basis is open in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, for retired Central Government employees only. Applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) go to the undersigned, the Under Secretary to the Govt. of India in the Estt. Section, and must be submitted latest by 27 November 2026. The age limit is not more than 63 years on the last date of submission of application.

MoPSW Consultant at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or a fixed pay amount, and it gives no minimum educational qualification.

About MoPSW Consultant

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways is a ministry of the Government of India. Its Estt. Section at 425, Transport Bhavan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001 issued this vacancy circular dated 6 November 2026. The Consultant will assist the ministry's PD-I Section in handling matters related to the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports. The selected candidate will be appointed for specific tasks and duration and will be assigned clear output-related goals.

Where and How to Send

The circular asks eligible persons to submit their application in the prescribed proforma (attached as Annexure I) to the undersigned, latest by 27 November 2026. The undersigned is Sumit Nandan, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, Estt. Section, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, whose office address on the letterhead is 425, Transport Bhavan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001. The notice does not mention a postal mode (speed post, registered post or by hand) or any wording to write on the envelope.

The proforma at Annexure I asks for the following details:

1. Name (in Block Letters)
2. Date of Birth (attach copy of Aadhar card/PAN card)
3. Correspondence Address
4. Permanent Address
5. Contact Number & Email ID
6. Date of Entry into service
7. Date of Entry into Govt service/PSU/Autonomous Org (if applicable)
8. Date of Retirement
9. Name of Ministry/Deptt./Organisation from where Retired
10. Educational Qualification/Additional Qualifications, if any
11. Brief particulars of service with nature of duties performed (if required in separate sheet in chronological order)
12. Post held at the time of retirement with scale of pay
13. Additional information, if any

The form ends with a declaration that all statements are true and complete and that the candidate agrees with the terms and conditions for the appointment in case of selection, followed by date, signature and name.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The circular is for one (01) Consultant on contract basis. The eligibility conditions are:

• Open to Retired Central Government Employees.
• The applicant should preferably have at least ten (10) years of experience in a Central Government Ministry/Department and be a retired Section Officer or above or equivalent.
• The applicant should have knowledge/work experience in the field/subjects specified in Annexure II (the job description below).
• Age: not more than 63 years on the last date of submission of application.
• The applicant should not have been retired as a matter of punishment.

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification; the proforma only asks applicants to list their educational and additional qualifications, if any. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay: The monthly remuneration/Consultancy fees of the Consultant would be fixed by deducting Basic Pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement, plus TA (as decided by the Ministry). Consultants shall not be eligible for any benefit, compensation or allowances under the provisions of any Act/Rules in addition to what the circular mentions.

Terms of Engagement

• The initial period of engagement is one year from the date of joining. This period may be extended, if required.
• The appointment is of temporary nature and can be terminated at any time without assigning any reason.
• The appointment would be on full-time basis; the selected Consultant would not be permitted to take up any other assignment during the period of consultancy with the Ministry.
• The Consultant shall be allowed to avail leave up to 18 days in a calendar year.
• An agreement of Consultancy will be signed by the selected Consultant. Specific deliverables against time limit will be conveyed at the time of signing the agreement.
• Consultants shall maintain discipline and absolute integrity in accordance with the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.

MoPSW Consultant Job Description

Annexure II (Terms of Reference / Job Description for Consultant, PD-I Section) lists these duties related to the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports:

• Processing and handling the quarterly release of Grant-in-Aid to the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports, ensuring timely submission and compliance with prescribed procedures.
• Liaising and coordinating with the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) for online release of funds, reconciliation of accounts, and budgetary tracking.
• Coordinating with the Ministry of Finance for facilitating the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for audit of the Annual Accounts of the Adjudicatory Board and ensuring follow-up action.
• Managing the process relating to the laying of Annual Administrative Reports and Audit Reports of the Adjudicatory Board before both Houses of Parliament, in accordance with laid down procedures and timelines.
• Handling administrative matters of the Adjudicatory Board, including processing proposals for appointment of officers and staff, and related service matters.
• Processing proposals for extension of tenure of Chairperson/Members of the Adjudicatory Board in accordance with applicable rules and guidelines.
• Scrutinizing agenda notes/items for meetings of the Adjudicatory Board to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with Ministry policies and guidelines.
• Providing secretariat assistance for meetings of the Adjudicatory Board, including preparation of briefs, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Undertaking any other work assigned by the competent authority/higher officers from time to time.

Enclosures

• The application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I), signed and dated.
• Copy of Aadhar card/PAN card as proof of date of birth.
• Copy of the PPO.
• Mobile/telephone number and e-mail address must be mentioned in the application.

A medical certificate of fitness is not an enclosure with the application: candidates will have to submit it on the day of interview/joining.

Selection Process

The interview, if required, of the eligible/shortlisted candidates will be held in the coming weeks after the closing date. No interview date has been fixed in the circular. Candidates must bring a medical certificate of fitness on the day of interview/joining.

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