National Productivity Council (NPC) Recruitment 2026 – Project Advisor (Statistician)

National Productivity Council (NPC), an autonomous body under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, invites applications for contractual engagement for the post of Project Advisor (Statistician).

Organization Details

Organization Name	National Productivity Council (NPC)
Address	5-6, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003, India
Ministry	Under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

Post Details

Post Code	Designation	Total Vacancies	Employment Type	Salary
Adv/01	Project Advisor (Statistician)	01	Full-Time Contractual	₹1,25,000 per month

Important Dates

Notification Date: 20 March 2026
Last Date to Apply: 27 March 2026 (till 5:00 PM)

Job Location

City	New Delhi
State	Delhi
Country	India
Postal Code	110003
Street Address	5-6, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one of the subjects
OR Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics from a recognized University or Institute

Experience

Minimum 20 years of experience in Indian statistical system
Expertise in statistical methodology, national surveys, and report preparation
Experience in organizations like MoSPI or statistical units of Ministries/Departments preferred
ISS Cadre (Level 14 & above) candidates preferred

Age Limit

Age limit is not specified in the official notification.

Application Process

Fill the application form as per Annex-AF format
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents
Attach latest passport size photograph
Send application via email to npc036902@gmail.com
Mention post code in the email subject
Submit before 27 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Incomplete applications will be rejected

Selection Process

Selection process is not explicitly defined in the notification. It may include evaluation based on qualification, experience, and interaction/interview.

Contract Details

Contract Duration: 6 months (extendable)
Purely contractual engagement
No claim for permanent employment

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist in organizational study and alignment with Terms of Reference
Conduct benchmarking with global statistical systems (UNSD, OECD, Eurostat, Statistics Canada)
Recommend macro-level reforms and structural reorganization
Propose policy-level changes and coordination frameworks
Assess organizational structure and efficiency constraints
Conduct manpower analysis and work measurement studies
Identify digital transformation and automation opportunities
Review reports, process maps, and recommendations
Facilitate consultations and provide expert inputs
Guide project team and ensure timely delivery

Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Reservation details are not specified in the notification.

Important Terms & Conditions

Engagement is purely contractual and does not guarantee regular appointment
No entitlement to benefits, compensation, or regularization
Contract may be terminated anytime without notice
Candidates must produce original documents at joining
NPC reserves the right to cancel the advertisement
Candidates must carry their own laptop; no system will be provided

Documents Required

Filled Annex-AF Application Form
Self-attested copies of educational certificates
Experience certificates (Appendix format)
Proof of Date of Birth
Aadhaar Card copy
PPO copy (for retired candidates)
Recent photograph

Contact Information

Email	npc036902@gmail.com

Official Website

https://www.npcindia.gov.in

Other Important Information

Application format is provided in Annex-AF (Page 3 of notification)
Experience details must be submitted in Appendix format (Page 4)
Retired candidates can apply with PPO proof
All information must be correct and verified by the applicant

Official Notification

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National Productivity Council (NPC) Recruitment 2026