Overview
Tribal Development Department (आदिवासी विकास विभाग), Mantralaya, Mumbai has released a recruitment notification for the post of Administrative Member (Retired Joint Secretary or Senior Cadre Officers) (7 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 6 November 2026 (5:30 PM).
Key Details
- Organization
- Tribal Development Department (आदिवासी विकास विभाग), Mantralaya, Mumbai
- Qualification
- Retired Joint Secretary or higher cadre officer with knowledge of tribal culture, customs, anthropology, Marathi, English, and AI tools
- Vacancies
- 7
- Advertisement No
- Not specified in the notification (Reference: G.R. No. CBE-1525/Pr.Kr.37/Astham(Ka 13))
- Last date to apply
- 6 November 2026 (5:30 PM)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 6 November 2026 (5:30 PM) |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Administrative Member (प्रशासकीय सदस्य) | 7 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Post: Vacancies | Pay Administrative Member (प्रशासकीय सदस्य): 7 | Remuneration and allowances as per GAD G.R. No. CBE-1525/Pr.Kr.37/Astham(Ka 13) dated 10 June 2025 • Cadre: Officers retired from the cadre of Joint Secretary (सह-सचिव) in Mantralaya departments, or officers of equivalent or higher senior cadre from other government departments. • Subject Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of tribal culture (आदिवासी संस्कृती), tribal customs and practices (आदिवासी प्रथा), anthropology (मानववंशशास्त्र), and ethnology (मानवजातीशास्त्र) to process and decide caste claim appeals. • Language and Technical Skills: Working proficiency in Marathi and English languages, along with operational knowledge of modern artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. • Age Limit: Below 65 years. Preference will be given to eligible retired officers aged below 65 years. • Experience: Must possess relevant administrative experience in government service at the required senior level. Applications without requisite eligibility and experience will not be considered or answered.
Selection Process
Eligible applicants will be selected through an interview conducted by the department. • Initial Screening: Applications received from candidates lacking the required qualifications and experience will be rejected outright without any correspondence. • Interview and Panel Formulation: Shortlisted eligible candidates will appear for an interview, based on which a panel of selected candidates will be prepared. • Departmental Discretion: The Tribal Development Department reserves the full and final right regarding the selection of suitable candidates from the panel.
Important Instructions
• Contract Duration: The appointment is strictly on a contract basis initially for a duration of one year from the date of issuance of the appointment order. • Resignation Notice: In view of the responsibilities associated with the Appellate Authority, any appointed officer wishing to resign from service must give a minimum of two months' advance notice. • Administrative Reporting: During the contractual term, the retired officers will work under the administrative control of the Commissioner, Tribal Research and Training Institute (TRTI), Pune. • Pay and Conditions: Honorarium, allowances, and other service conditions will strictly follow General Administration Department Government Resolution No. CBE-1525/Pr.Kr.37/Astham(Ka 13) dated 10 June 2025. • Rejection of Late Applications: Applications received after 6 November 2026, 5:30 PM will be rejected automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for TDD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Retired Officers / Staff for Appellate Authority Posts?
Last Date: 6 November 2026 (5:30 PM)
What is the selection process?
Eligible applicants will be selected through an interview conducted by the department. • Initial Screening: Applications received from candidates lacking the required qualifications and experience will be rejected outright without any correspondence. • Interview and Panel Formulation: Shortlisted eligible candidates will appear for an interview, based on which a panel of selected candidates will be prepared. • Departmental Discretion: The Tribal Development Department reserves the full and final right regarding the selection of suitable candidates from the panel.