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UPSC Deputy Director (IS) Deputation Recruitment 2026 – 02 Vacancies
Filling up 02 Vacancies of Deputy Director (IS) on Deputation (ISTC) basis
📅 Published Date: 04 May 2026 | Last Date: 45 Days from Publication
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Deputy Director (IS)
02
Level 11 (₹67,700 – 2,08,700)
45 days from publication in Employment News
New Delhi (Delhi)
Deputation (ISTC basis)
Officers from Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts
Not exceeding 56 years
Nil (Deputation basis)
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Classification | Pay Level | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (IS) | 02 | Group 'A' Gazetted | Level 11 (₹67,700 – 2,08,700) | New Delhi |
*IS stands for Intelligence Services/Information Services. The posts are to be filled on Deputation (including Short-Term Contract) basis.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
📚 Educational Qualification & Experience
- Officers from the Central or State Governments or Union Territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Statutory or Autonomous Bodies are eligible.
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
- With requisite experience in the relevant field as specified in the official vacancy circular.
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institution or equivalent.
- Experience in enforcement of regulatory laws or investigation or intelligence work is desirable as per the Recruitment Rules.
🎂 Age Limit (as on closing date)
- Maximum Age: Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Age relaxation is not applicable for deputation posts.
💰 Pay Scale & Benefits
💵 Pay Matrix
The post carries Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The pre-revised pay scale was PB-3 (Rs. 15,600 – 39,100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 6,600.
Deputation Allowance: Applicable as per Government of India rules. Officers have the option to either draw pay in the parent cadre plus deputation allowance or opt for the pay scale of the borrowing department.
🏥 Benefits & Perks
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Central Government rates.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Government accommodation in Delhi.
- Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
- Medical facilities under CGHS or as applicable.
- Central Government Pension Scheme benefits (as per parent cadre).
- Tenure: Initially for a period of 3 to 5 years (as per the extant rules), extendable as per DoPT guidelines.
🔍 Selection Process
Selection will be based on Deputation (ISTC) basis.
- Applications are invited through proper channel from eligible officers.
- The competent authority in UPSC will scrutinize the applications.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview/interaction (if deemed necessary).
- The final selection is subject to vigilance clearance, cadre clearance, and approval of the competent authority.
- The deputation tenure is governed by DoPT guidelines on deputation (ISTC).
📝 How to Apply – Step by Step Guide
Applications for Deputation posts are NOT submitted online. They must be routed through the proper channel.
- Download the Vacancy Circular: Visit the UPSC website upsc.gov.in/vacancy-circulars and download the detailed vacancy circular (PDF) for Deputy Director (IS).
- Read the Eligibility: Carefully read the eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, experience requirements, and terms & conditions.
- Prepare the Application: Fill out the application proforma (as given in the vacancy circular) with complete details:
- Name, Designation, and Contact Details.
- Educational Qualifications and Experience.
- Details of present post held, pay scale, and cadre.
- Attach Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last 5 years.
- Attach Vigilance Clearance Certificate and Integrity Certificate.
- Attach a statement that no major/minor penalty was imposed during the last 10 years.
- Attach cadre clearance certificate from the parent department.
- Forward Through Proper Channel: Submit the duly filled application along with all enclosures to your parent department/cadre controlling authority for forwarding to UPSC.
- Parent Department to Forward: The parent department will forward the application along with all certificates and APARs to The Under Secretary (Admn.), Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069.
- Deadline: The application must reach UPSC within 45 days from the date of publication of the vacancy circular in the Employment News.
- Superscribe the Envelope: "Application for the post of Deputy Director (IS) on Deputation (ISTC) basis".
⚠️ Note: Applications received after the last date, incomplete applications, or applications not routed through the proper channel will be summarily rejected. Private candidates are NOT eligible for deputation posts.
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This blog post is for informational purposes only. We have sourced details from the official UPSC vacancy circular (VacCircDeputyDirectorIS-Engl-040526.pdf) and the UPSC website (upsc.gov.in). Candidates/Officers must read the official vacancy circular and verify eligibility before applying. We are not an official UPSC site and do not guarantee job placement. The application process and rules are subject to change as per the decision of UPSC. The external links are provided for convenience; we are not responsible for their content. All intellectual property rights belong to respective owners. Beware of fraudsters demanding money for jobs – UPSC/Government never asks for payment for deputation posts. In case of any dispute, jurisdiction is New Delhi only.
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