MoSPI National Statistics Office Multi-Tasking Staff (Group ‘C’) Recruitment Rules, 2026.: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, National Statistics Office, Field Operations Division, Coordination and Quality Control Division, Enterprise Survey Division and Household Survey Division, Multi-Tasking Staff, Recruitment Rules, 2026.
MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
(National Statistics Office)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th September, 2026
G.S.R. 833(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, and in supersession of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, National Sample Survey Office, Data Processing Division and Survey Design and Research Division, Multi-Tasking Staff, Group ‘C’ Post, Recruitment Rules, 2012, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Central Statistical Office (Industrial Statistics Wing), Kolkata, Multi-Tasking Staff, Group ‘C’ Posts Recruitment Rules, 2012 and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, National Sample Survey Office, Field Operations Division, Multi-Tasking Staff, Recruitment Rules, 2023 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Multi-Tasking Staff, in the Field Operations Division, Coordination and Quality Control Division, Enterprise Survey Division and Household Survey Division, the National Statistics Office, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, namely:-
- Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, National Statistics Office, Field Operations Division, Coordination and Quality Control Division, Enterprise Survey Division and Household Survey Division, Multi-Tasking Staff, Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette
- Number of post, classification and Level in Pay Matrix.—The number of post, its classification and level in Pay Matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the aforesaid Schedule.
- Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.—The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
- Disqualification.—No person, –
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,
shall be eligible for appointment to the said post:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
- Power to relax.—Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
- Saving.—Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
| Name of post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in Pay Matrix. | Whether Selection post or non-selection post. |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff. | 442*(2026) *(Subject to variation dependent on workload). |
General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. |
Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900). | Not applicable. |
| Age limit of direct recruits. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. | Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotes | Period of probation, if any |
| (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) |
| Between 18 to 27 years
(relaxable for Government Servant up to the age of forty years in case of general candidates and upto forty five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time) Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be as advertised by the Staff Selection Commission. |
Essential: Matriculation Examination pass from a recognised Board or equivalent.
Desirable: Knowledge of operating of photocopying, Duplo, Gestetner and Fax Machine, etc. including knowledge to operate computer. Candidates who can drive vehicle (if, in possession of valid driving license) will be preferred. |
Not applicable. | Two years. |
| Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation / absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. | In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation / absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation or absorption to be made. |
| (10) | (11) |
| By direct recruitment through Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
Note 1: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from officials of the Central Government. (a) holding analogous posts on regular basis: and (b) possessing the qualifications and experience for direct recruits under column (7). Note 2: Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
Not applicable. |
| If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment |
| (12) | (13) |
| 1. Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) in Delhi (Field Operations Division Hqrs., Agricultural Statistics Wing, Faridabad, Enterprise Survey Unit, Delhi, Regional Office, Delhi and Coordination and Quality Control Division) consisting of:-
(i) Director (Administration) or Chief Administrative Officer, National Statistics Office, Field Operations Division (Headquarter) – Chairperson; (ii) Deputy Director, Enterprise Survey Unit, Delhi – Member; and, (iii) A Group ‘A’ Officer from other Central Government Offices – Member. 2. Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) in States or Union Territories other than Delhi, consisting of :- (i) Director (Region) at State Capital (other Regional Offices in the State) – Chairperson; (ii) Deputy Director, Enterprise Survey Division or Household Survey Division or Field Operations Division – Member; and, (iii) An Officer of the rank of Deputy Director to be co-opted from other the Central or the State Government Department – Member. |
Not applicable. |
[F. No. A-12018/02/2026-Ad.III (E-90089)]
NEELAM ARORA, Under Secy.
Digitally Sd/-
SARVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
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