Ministry of Home Affairs India Recruitment 2026 For 58 Executive Officer (Census) Posts

The Registrar General, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India has released the official notification for recruitment of 58 Executive Officer (Census) posts on deputation basis. This is a Group-A Gazetted post under the Central Government and offers a significant opportunity for experienced officers currently serving in Government departments. The tenure of appointment will be up to 31 March 2030. The recruitment is purely deputation-based and does not involve any written competitive examination. Selection will be made based on service records, experience, APARs and overall suitability. Eligible officers must submit their applications through offline mode before 02 April 2026.

Registrar General MHA Recruitment 2026 Notification

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Name of OrganizationRegistrar General, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Post Names (in para format)Executive Officer (Census)
Education (in para format)Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institute along with minimum 5 years experience in Census/Survey coordination, data compilation and analysis, report writing, scheme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, administration, financial or establishment matters in Government organizations
Total Vacancies58 Posts
Apply ModeOffline (By Post through Proper Channel)
Job LocationAcross India (as per Census operations requirement)
Last Date To Apply02 April 2026

Registrar General MHA Vacancy

Post NameVacancyEducation
Executive Officer (Census)58Bachelor’s Degree + 5 Years Govt Experience

Salary

Pay Level: Level-11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Approximate Pay Scale: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 per month plus admissible allowances as per Central Government rules.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 56 Years as on closing date of application.

Age relaxation and deputation norms applicable as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

No application fee is generally required for deputation posts. Candidates should confirm through the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

  1. Screening of Applications based on Bio-data and eligibility
  2. Assessment of APARs (last 5 years) and service records
  3. Possible Interview or Assessment by selection committee
  4. Final selection based on overall suitability and approval of parent department

How to Apply

  • Step 1: Visit the official website www.censusindia.gov.in and download the prescribed application format.
  • Step 2: Fill in the application form carefully with complete personal, educational and service details.
  • Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and experience certificates.
  • Step 4: Enclose APARs for the last 5 years, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Integrity Certificate and penalty statement if applicable.
  • Step 5: Forward the application through proper channel from the parent department.
  • Step 6: Send the completed application in a superscribed envelope mentioning “Application for the post of Executive Officer (Census)” to the designated address mentioned in the official notification.
  • Step 7: Ensure the application reaches on or before 02 April 2026.

Important Dates

Last Date to Receive Application02 April 2026
Tenure of PostUp to 31 March 2030

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