Central Waqf Council Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (Deputation)

Central Waqf Council Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (Deputation)

The Ministry of Minority Affairs invites applications for the post of Secretary, Central Waqf Council (CWC), New Delhi on deputation (including short-term contract) on foreign service terms. The post is in Pay Level 13 and carries a Bachelor's degree requirement with at least five years' experience in administrative, financial and legal matters. The application must reach within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

• Serving officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory administration, public sector undertaking or autonomous/statutory body.
• Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in Level 13, or with five years' regular service in Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - Rs. 2,09,200) or equivalent.
• Alternatively, retired officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary or Director or above in the Central Government.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university/institute.
• At least five years' experience of administrative, financial and legal matters.
• Desirable: experience in the field of waqf management.
• Age: not exceeding 56 years for serving officers; not more than 62 years for retired officers on the last date.

Post-wise Qualification

• Secretary, Central Waqf Council: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; five years' experience in administrative, financial and legal matters; waqf management experience desirable.

Age Limit

Serving officers: not exceeding 56 years. Retired officers: not more than 62 years as on the last date for submission of application.

Application Fee

No application fee is payable.

Selection Process

Applications received through proper channel will be scrutinised against the eligibility conditions. Selection will be made on deputation/foreign service terms as per the Central Government deputation rules and CWC recruitment rules. Mere submission of an application does not confer a right to selection or interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application proforma from the official notification.
2. Fill the application and forward it through proper channel with the forwarding letter.
3. Attach integrity certificate, vigilance clearance and attested copies of ACRs for the last five years (or the latest five years before retirement).
4. Send the original application in a sealed envelope superscribed "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SECRETARY, CENTRAL WAQF COUNCIL" to the Deputy Secretary (Waqf), Ministry of Minority Affairs, Room No. 1127, B-4 Wing, 11th Floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.
5. Ensure the application reaches within 45 days of publication in Employment News (by 5 November 2026).

Important Links

• Official notification / organisation page
• Apply online / official application portal

Important Instructions

• The post is on deputation (including short-term contract) on foreign service terms.
• The maximum deputation period is ordinarily four years, subject to the age of superannuation and CWC rules.
• For retired officers, the initial contract is two years, extendable up to a total of four years or until attaining 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• The pay of serving officers is protected; retired officers receive a fixed monthly amount after deduction of basic pension.

Disclaimer: Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying. Dates, vacancies and eligibility are subject to the official notice and subsequent corrigenda.