Department of Food & Public Distribution Invites Applications for Director and Deputy Director Posts

The Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, has released an indicative vacancy circular for filling senior-level positions in the Directorate of Sugar & Vegetable Oils (DSVO).

Applications are invited from eligible officers for appointment to the posts of Director (General Cadre) and Deputy Director (General Cadre) on deputation, including short-term contract basis. These positions offer experienced government officers an opportunity to contribute to policy implementation and administration in the food and public distribution sector.

Vacancy Details

Organization

Department of Food & Public Distribution

Ministry

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Department

Directorate of Sugar & Vegetable Oils (DSVO)

Post Names

1. Director (General Cadre)
2. Deputy Director (General Cadre)

Job Type

Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)

Job Location

New Delhi, India

Post-wise Pay Level

Director (General Cadre)

• Pay Level: Level-12
• Pay Matrix: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
• Group ‘A’ Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

Deputy Director (General Cadre)

• Pay Level: Level-11
• Pay Matrix: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
• Group ‘A’ Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from eligible officers serving in Central Government departments and organizations as per recruitment rules prescribed by the Government of India.

Candidates must fulfill deputation eligibility requirements and be sponsored through the proper administrative channel.

Detailed eligibility conditions can be accessed through the Department’s official website.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Bio-data in prescribed format
• Attested copies of supporting documents
• APARs for the last five years
• Cadre clearance
• Vigilance clearance certificate
• Integrity certificate
• Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority certification

All documents should be properly attested as prescribed in the vacancy circular.

Selection Process

Selection may involve:

• Application Screening
• Eligibility Verification
• Service Record Assessment
• APAR Evaluation
• Departmental Scrutiny
• Final Selection by Competent Authority

Only applications received through proper channel will be considered.

Application Procedure

Eligible officers who can be spared immediately in the event of selection should submit their applications through proper channel.

Applications must be addressed to:

The Under Secretary (SA)
Department of Food & Public Distribution
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Room No. 476, Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi – 110001

Important Date

Last Date for Submission

Applications must reach the department within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

Why Apply?

• Senior-level Central Government assignment
• Attractive Level-11 and Level-12 pay scales
• Opportunity to work in policy and administrative functions
• Career advancement through deputation experience
• Exposure to food security and public distribution administration
• Prestigious Government of India posting

Interested and eligible officers are advised to submit their applications within the prescribed timeline.