National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA), a statutory authority under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has invited applications for the post of Deputy Chief Executive Officer at New Delhi. The vacancy count has not been specified in the notification. The position is filled on deputation from Indian Forest Service officers and involves assisting the Executive Committee in performing its functions under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
National CAMPA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Opentill 27 Nov
About National CAMPA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Open to Indian Forest Service officers of any State/UT cadre, sponsored by the concerned State/UT Government or Cadre Controlling Authority)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Not exceeding five years
Eligibility Details
Eligible and willing officers belonging to the Indian Forest Service (IFS) who have completed their mandatory cooling off period as per extant guidelines of the Central Government. Applications must be sponsored by the concerned State/UT Government or Cadre Controlling Authority.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Eligibility | Eligible and willing officers belonging to the Indian Forest Service (IFS) who have completed their mandatory cooling off period as per extant guidelines of the Central Government. Applications must be sponsored by the concerned State/UT Government or Cadre Controlling Authority. |
Selection Process
- 1Deputation Selection
Selection on deputation basis under the Central Staffing Scheme, based on eligibility and sponsorship, with vigilance clearance and approval from the competent authority.
Salary Structure
As per the Central Staffing Scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (OM No. A.12011/1/2003-IFS.I dated 06.05.2011), including leased accommodation as per the same guidelines
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form given in Annexure-I of the official notification
- 2Fill Part-I of the form with personal, educational and past deputation details and sign it
- 3Have the concerned State/UT Government fill in and sign Part-II of the application
- 4Attach vigilance clearance, duly attested ACRs for the last eight years as per CSS-MoEFCC and the updated Executive Record Sheet
- 5Submit the complete application through the proper channel and Cadre Controlling Authority
- 6Send an advance copy of the complete application by email so that it reaches by 27 November 2026
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Important Details
- The post is filled on deputation at the level of Deputy Inspector General of Forests (DIGF) and only officers who have completed the mandatory cooling off period will be considered.
- Applications must be routed through the proper channel with the consent of the State/UT Government or Cadre Controlling Authority; incomplete applications or those without ACRs and vigilance clearance will not be considered.
- The selected officer must take up the assignment within 3 weeks of approval and the deputation shall not exceed five years.
Checklist for the Application
- Application signed by the officer applying for deputation
- Part-II duly filled and signed by the Head of Forest Department of the State/UT or Autonomous Offices and by the officer concerned in the State Government/UT Government
- Original or duly attested APARs for the respective level posts in accordance with CSS-MoEFCC attached
- State Government Vigilance Clearance enclosed
- Updated Executive Record Sheet enclosed
Application Form Contents
- Part-I: level at which deputation is sought, name, batch/year of allotment, cadre, date of birth, present pay scale with date of commencement, present post held, address for correspondence, educational qualifications, postings of the last 10 years, all deputation postings and date of return to cadre from the last deputation
- Part-II: filled by the State/UT Government with cadre details, date of superannuation, vigilance status, pending disciplinary proceedings, penalties or debarment, ACRs of the last eight years, Central and State Deputation Reserve position and certification that the officer's services will be placed at the disposal of the Central Government
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an officer apply without the consent of the State Government or Cadre Controlling Authority?
No. The application has to be sponsored by the concerned State/UT Government or Cadre Controlling Authority and routed through the proper channel.
What happens if the application is sent without ACRs or vigilance clearance?
Such incomplete applications, or those received without the required documents, will not be considered.
How soon must the selected officer join after approval?
The officer has to take up the assignment within 3 weeks after the appointment is approved.
Is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer post a permanent appointment?
No. It is a central deputation posting for a period not exceeding five years.
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