- The Central Waqf Council (CWC) invites applications for the post of Secretary on a deputation basis (including short-term contract) under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
- The post is filled on foreign service terms and is open to serving officers of Central/State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and retired officers of Deputy Secretary/Director rank or above in the Central Government.
- The application must be submitted offline through the proper channel to the Deputy Secretary (Waqf), Ministry of Minority Affairs, New Delhi.
- The application must reach the office within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News (as of October 22, 2026).
CWC
Active Listing
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
Secretary, Central Waqf Council Recruitment 2026
Central Waqf Council (CWC)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
New Delhi
Apply Deadline
05 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Central Waqf Council (CWC) (CWC) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | PB-4: Rs. 37,400–67,000 + Grade Pay Rs. 8,700 (Level 13 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Pay Commission). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 56 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | At least five years of experience in administrative, financial, and legal matters. |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Experience: At least five years of experience in administrative, financial, and legal matters. Experience in Waqf management is desirable.
- Eligible Candidates:
- Serving officers of Central/State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, or autonomous bodies who hold analogous posts on a regular basis or have five years’ regular service in Level 12 (Pay Matrix Rs. 78,800–2,09,200) or equivalent.
- Retired officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary or Director or above in the Central Government.
- Experience: At least five years of experience in administrative, financial, and legal matters. Experience in Waqf management is desirable.
- Eligible Candidates:
- Serving officers of Central/State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, or autonomous bodies who hold analogous posts on a regular basis or have five years’ regular service in Level 12 (Pay Matrix Rs. 78,800–2,09,200) or equivalent.
- Retired officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary or Director or above in the Central Government.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on deputation from eligible candidates. No written test or interview is mentioned in the notification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (serving officers and retired officers of specified ranks)
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled and signed prescribed application form (Proforma) with a passport-size photograph pasted on it.
- Forwarding letter from the employer (applications must go through proper channel).
- Integrity Certificate and Vigilance Clearance (enclosed by the forwarding office).
- Attested copies of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the last five years (retired officials submit the latest five years before retirement).
- Cadre and Vigilance clearance (enclosed by the forwarding office).
- Certificate verifying service particulars from the forwarding office.
- Forwarding letter from the employer (applications must go through proper channel).
- Integrity Certificate and Vigilance Clearance (enclosed by the forwarding office).
- Attested copies of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the last five years (retired officials submit the latest five years before retirement).
- Cadre and Vigilance clearance (enclosed by the forwarding office).
- Certificate verifying service particulars from the forwarding office.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Secretary, Central Waqf Council post?
There is 1 vacancy for the post of Secretary, Central Waqf Council, as per the official notification.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for serving officers applying for this post?
The maximum age limit for serving officers is 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.
Q.
Can retired officers apply for this post, and if so, what is the maximum age limit?
Yes, retired officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary or Director or above in the Central Government can apply. The maximum age limit for them is 62 years as of the last date for submission of the application.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Secretary, Central Waqf Council post?
The application must reach the Deputy Secretary (Waqf), Ministry of Minority Affairs, New Delhi, within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News. As of October 22, 2026, the last date is November 5, 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.