NITI Aayog Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook Recruitment 2025: Deputation Vacancy Notification

The NITI Aayog, India’s premier policy think tank under the Government of India, has issued an official notification regarding the recruitment of Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook in the Departmental Canteen. This position will be filled on a deputation basis, offering an excellent opportunity for eligible staff already serving in other departments of the Central Government.

Overview of the Vacancy

• Organization: NITI Aayog
• Department: Departmental Canteen
• Post: Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook
• Job Type: Deputation (Group ‘C’, non-gazetted, non-ministerial)
• Location: NITI Bhawan, New Delhi
• Pay Matrix Level: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)

Important Dates

• Original Notification Issued: 19 December 2024
• Extension notices were issued: 6 May 2025 and 30 June 2025.
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 25 August 2025 (Extended deadline)
• Deputation Tenure: Initially up to 3 years, extendable as per government norms

Application Fee

• No application fee is applicable for this recruitment.

Age Limit

• Applicants must not be over 56 years of age as on the application deadline.
• Age relaxation, if any, will be applicable as per the Government of India deputation rules.

Salary and Allowances

• The selected candidate will be placed in Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with a salary range of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
• Along with the basic salary, the deputationist shall be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Deputation Allowance
  • Other admissible benefits as per existing Central Government rules
  • Parent cadre pay protection as per DoPT norms

Eligibility Criteria

Only Central Government employees are eligible to apply. They must meet the following conditions:

A. Holding any of the following posts:

1. Analogous posts on a regular basis
   OR
2. Serving in Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) with at least 3 years of regular service, and having one year of experience as a Helper to Halwai-cum-Cook

B. Educational Qualification:

• A certificate or diploma in catering from a recognized institution is a compulsory requirement.

Deputation Conditions

• The maximum period of deputation (including service in any ex-cadre post) must not exceed three years.
• Once an application is submitted, the candidate cannot withdraw it later.
• Applications not routed through the proper channel, lacking required documents, or received after the deadline will be rejected without further correspondence.

Documents Required

The application must include the following documents, duly verified by the forwarding authority:

1. Filled Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae as per the prescribed format
2. Self-attested copies of educational certificates and experience
3. Original/attested copies of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last five years
4. Vigilance Clearance Certificate
5. Integrity Certificate
6. Certificate indicating no major or minor penalties during the last 10 years

How to Apply

Eligible and interested officers should follow these steps:

1. Download and fill the prescribed application format (Bio-data/CV).
2. Attach all required supporting documents as listed above.
3. Ensure the application is forwarded through the proper channel, with verification from the parent department.
4. Submit the complete application to the designated authority within 60 days from the date of original publication.
5. The last date to reach the application is 25 August 2025.

Key Instructions for Applicants

• Only applications submitted through the proper official channel will be considered.
• Verification of service records, APARs, and other certificates is mandatory.
• Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn under any circumstances.
• This post is classified as non-gazetted and non-ministerial, under Group ‘C’ service.

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