🏛️ Office of the Registrar General India Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply for 11 Assistant Director (Census Operations) Posts
Vacancy Code: 872026 | 💰 Pay Level 10 (Group ‘A’ Gazetted)
⏳ Last Date: 20.02.2026 (Urgent)
The Office of the Registrar General, India has released an official vacancy notification through the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR). Applications are invited from eligible Ex-Servicemen for the post of Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical). This is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post under the General Central Service with a salary scale of Pay Level 10. Interested candidates must submit their willingness format via email before 20th February 2026. 👇 Check the detailed eligibility, job profile, and application procedure below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization | O/o The Registrar General, India |
| 🆔 Vacancy Code | 872026 |
| 💼 Post Name | Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 11 Posts |
| 💰 Pay Scale | Pay Level-10 (7th CPC Matrix) |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Email (DGR Format) |
🎓 Qualification & Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Educational Qualification (Essential) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) | 11 |
Master’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute in any of the following subjects:
|
| TOTAL | 11 |
ℹ️ Relaxation Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of UPSC for candidates otherwise well qualified. Experience qualification is relaxable for SC/ST candidates if sufficient number of candidates are not available.
📜 Nature of Duties
- 📊 Planning & Execution: Undertake all necessary measures for planning and execution of statistical jobs in connection with population census and other schemes.
- 📝 Documentation: Assist in finalization of agenda notes and proceedings of meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
- 👨🏫 Training: Impart training to Charge Officers and Master Trainers during Census Operations.
- 🔍 Monitoring: Monitor and supervise fieldwork related to Census Operations and provide technical guidance.
📋 Other Eligibility Criteria
- 📌 Target Audience: Eligible Ex-Servicemen.
- 📌 Age Limit: As per Central Government norms.
- 📌 Post Classification: General Central Service, Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
- 📌 Desirable Qualification: NIL.
📝 How to Apply (Strict Procedure)
Candidates must follow the exact procedure below to avoid rejection:
- Step 1: Login to the DGR Officer Portal and download the “Willingness Format”.
- Step 2: Prepare Two Copies of the format:
- Copy 1 (Excel): In Excel format without signature and witnesses.
- Copy 2 (PDF): In PDF format duly signed by the applicant and witnesses.
- Step 3: Email both files to: dgrjobofficers@desw.gov.in
- Step 4: IMPORTANT – Subject Line: The subject of the email MUST start with the Vacancy Code.
Example Subject: “872026 – Application for Asst Director Census”.
⚠️ Alert: If the Vacancy Code (872026) is not mentioned in the subject line, the application is liable to be rejected.
📅 Important Dates Schedule
- 🟢 Application Start Date: Active Now
- 🔴 Last Date to Email Application: 20.02.2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the Vacancy Code for Assistant Director Census Recruitment?
Ans: The vacancy code is 872026. You must mention this code in the subject line of your email.Q2. Who is eligible to apply?
Ans: This notification is for Eligible Ex-Servicemen having a Master’s degree in Statistics, Demography, or related fields.Q3. What is the salary for this post?
Ans: The post carries a salary in Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Matrix (Group ‘A’ Gazetted).Q4. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to submit the willingness application via email is 20th February 2026.Q5. How do I apply?
Ans: You need to download the Willingness Format from the DGR Officer Portal, prepare two copies (one Excel unsigned, one PDF signed), and email them to dgrjobofficers@desw.gov.in.
