ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
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Overview

ICSSR has announced 3 consultant vacancies for 2026 under an offline application process. Positions include Consultant Engineer, Consultant Admin, and Consultant Legal. Eligible graduates and retired government officers with relevant experience can apply offline by 04 July 2026 through the ICSSR official website.

Total Vacancies

3

Age Limit

18y - 62y

Age Details

Age Details

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 62 years (for all posts)
  • Age as on date of application may be considered per the official notification.

Eligibility

Eligibility Details

Consultant Engineer

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
  • Retired government servant with pay level 10 and above (7th CPC) or equivalent experience in government projects, with 15-20 years of relevant experience.

Consultant Admin

  • Retired officer from Central/State Government or attached/subordinate offices or autonomous bodies/PSUs who held the position of Section Officer/Under Secretary/Director/Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary or equivalent, with experience in Establishment/Administration.
  • Adequate administrative experience and working knowledge of government rules and procedures.

Consultant Legal

  • Graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent.
  • Registered Advocate with State Bar Council.
  • Retired government servants with pay level 10 and above, and at least 10 years of experience handling service-related court cases.
  • Experience in service matters, recruitment, tender matters, legal drafting, and coordination with judicial and regulatory bodies.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

04/07/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Last Date to Apply Offline: 04-07-2026
  • Notification and other dates will be as per ICSSR official advertisement. If any date is not specified here, please refer to the official notification for exact timelines.

Application Fees

Application Fees

There is no application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST) for the ICSSR Consultant posts.

How to Apply

Additional Instructions

  • Download and read the ICSSR 2026 notification PDF carefully to verify vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, and application instructions.
  • Use the offline application process and ensure submission before the last date via the address specified in the notification.
  • Keep a photocopy of the submitted application for future reference.
  • Ensure all self-attested copies of documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, certificates) are attached as required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline"?

The "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline" is conducted by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

How many vacancies are there for "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline"?

There are a total of 3 vacancies available for "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline".

What is the age limit for "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline"?

The age limit for "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline" is between 18 and 62 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.

What is the last date to apply for "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline"?

The deadline to apply for "ICSSR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline" is 04/07/26.

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