⏳ Application Closing In:
UPSC Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Chief Estates Manager & Meeting Officer
Engagement on Contract Basis in the Office of UPSC
📅 Application Dates: 12 May 2026 to 10 June 2026 (05:00 PM)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Chief Estates Manager & Meeting Officer
02 (01 each)
As per UPSC guidelines (approx. ₹75,000/- consolidated)
10 June 2026 (by 05:00 PM)
New Delhi (UPSC Headquarters)
Contract (Consultant)
Retired Officers from Central Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Bodies
Max 65 years as on last date
Offline / Email
📊 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Place of Posting | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Estates Manager | 01 | UPSC, New Delhi | 1 Year (extendable) |
| Meeting Officer | 01 | UPSC, New Delhi | 1 Year (extendable) |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
📚 Essential Qualifications & Experience
Only retired officers from Central Government / State Government / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies are eligible.
- Chief Estates Manager: Retired officer with experience in estates management, building maintenance, and related administrative matters. Should have held an analogous post or a post in Level 12/13 as per 7th CPC.
- Meeting Officer: Retired officer with experience in organising meetings, conferences, protocol duties, and office administration. Should have held an analogous post or a post in Level 11/12 as per 7th CPC.
Detailed requirements are available in the official PDF notification.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 10.06.2026)
- Maximum age: 65 years (i.e., the officer should not have attained the age of 65 years on the last date of application).
- Retired officers who are below 65 years only can apply.
📅 Tenure & Contract Details
- Initial contract for one year, extendable based on performance and requirement.
- Engagement is purely on contract/consultancy basis; no claim for regular absorption.
💰 Remuneration & Benefits
Consolidated monthly remuneration will be paid as per the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) guidelines for engagement of retired officers as Consultants. The likely amount is around ₹75,000 per month (subject to provisions of deduction of pension from last pay drawn, etc., as per rules). No other allowances like DA, HRA, or transport allowance are admissible. Leave and other conditions as per the contract.
🔍 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on relevant experience and qualifications.
- Personal Interaction / Interview (may be conducted virtually or in person).
- No written test.
- Final selection by a committee constituted by UPSC.
📝 How to Apply – Step by Step
📂 Application Mode: Offline / Email
- Download the Official Notification & Application Format:
Visit the UPSC vacancy circulars page: https://upsc.gov.in/vacancy-circulars and download the PDF for “Engagement of Consultants (Chief Estates Manager and Meeting Officer)”. The PDF contains the prescribed application form. - Prepare the Application: Fill out the application form in the prescribed format (typed or neatly handwritten). Attach a recent passport size photograph and sign the form.
- Attach Self-Attested Copies of Documents:
- Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Service Certificate / Experience certificates
- Last Pay Certificate
- Proof of date of birth (Matriculation certificate)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Any other relevant documents as mentioned in the notification.
- Send the Application: The completed application along with enclosures should be sent by email (scanned PDF) to the address mentioned in the notification (e.g., admn.upsc@nic.in) OR by post to:
Under Secretary (Admn.),
Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road,
New Delhi – 110069.
Please check the official notification for the exact email ID and postal address. - Superscribe the Envelope: If sending by post, mention “Application for the post of Consultant – [Chief Estates Manager / Meeting Officer]” on the envelope.
- Submit Before Deadline: The application must reach the UPSC office by 10 June 2026 (05:00 PM). Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Only retired officers meeting the age and eligibility criteria should apply.
- Incomplete applications or those without required documents will be summarily rejected.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
📂 Documents Checklist
- ✅ Duly filled application form (as per format)
- ✅ Recent passport size photograph (pasted on form)
- ✅ Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- ✅ Last Pay Certificate
- ✅ Experience/Service certificates
- ✅ Date of Birth proof (10th certificate)
- ✅ Caste/Disability certificate (if applicable)
- ✅ No Objection Certificate (if required, though usually not for retired officers)
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This blog post is for informational purposes only. We have sourced details from the official UPSC notification (published on 12.05.2026). Candidates must read the complete official PDF and verify their eligibility before applying. We are not an official UPSC site and do not guarantee job placement. All intellectual property rights belong to respective owners. Beware of fraudsters demanding money for jobs – UPSC never charges any fee for such engagements. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification prevails.
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