NCDS Director Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Offline for Director Post

The Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar has officially released the NCDS Director Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Director. Interested and eligible candidates can submit the offline application form before the last date.

NCDS is an ICSSR Research Institute functioning in collaboration with the Government of Odisha. The recruitment notification includes details regarding qualification, age limit, salary structure, tenure, selection process, and application procedure.

NCDS Director Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess qualifications as prescribed by ICSSR/UGC for the selection of Professor in Economics, Sociology, or Anthropology.
• Applicants must be scholars of national eminence in the field of social science.
• Candidates should have at least 10 years of organizational and administrative experience.
• Applicants should have experience in interdisciplinary research and publications of high academic standard.

Age Limit

• Preferred Maximum Age: Below 60 Years
• Age relaxation may be granted in exceptional cases by the Government of Odisha.
• No candidate shall continue beyond 65 years of age.

NCDS Director Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-14 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix along with admissible allowances as per Odisha Government rules.

• House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be applicable.
• Other perquisites and allowances will be provided as per institute rules.
• Retired candidates may also apply under re-employment rules.

NCDS Director Tenure Details

The tenure of appointment will normally be for 3 years initially. It may be extended for another period not exceeding 3 years based on government decision and performance.

Selection Process

The Director will be appointed by the State Government on the recommendation of the Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted by the Government. The committee reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason.

Last Date to Apply

The completed application form along with detailed bio-data and required documents must reach the institute within 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement, i.e. by 05:30 PM on 12 June 2026.

Documents Required

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Administrative and Organizational Experience Proof
• Research Publication Details
• Passport Size Photograph
• Self-attested Copies of Certificates

How to Apply for NCDS Director Recruitment 2026

1. Download the official notification and application form.
2. Fill the application form carefully.
3. Attach all required documents and recent passport size photograph.
4. Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the post of Director”.
5. Send the application to the Secretary, NCDS, Bhubaneswar before the last date.

Important Links

NCDS Director Recruitment 2026 FAQs

The NCDS Director Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for experienced academicians and researchers looking for a prestigious leadership role in Odisha. Interested candidates should carefully review the official notification before submitting the application form.

Nimain Charan Juanga

Founder & Government Job Analyst | CareerJobAlert.com

Nimain Charan Juanga is the Founder of CareerJobAlert.com and a Government Job Analyst specializing in SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, and State Government recruitment updates. He focuses on publishing accurate job notifications, exam updates, admit cards, results, and official career alerts across India. All information is carefully verified from official government sources before publication to ensure reliability and accuracy for job seekers.