- The Office of the Registrar General India (ORGI) is recruiting for 26 posts under deputation (including short-term contracts) for roles in mapping, research, and linguistics.
- Positions are available for Assistant Registrar General (Map), Research Officer (Map), Research Officer (Drawing), Research Officer (Language)/Linguist, and Map Analyst.
- These roles are based in New Delhi and are initially filled for 3 years (or until further orders).
- Applicants must be officers from Central/State Governments, Union Territories, recognized universities, research institutions, or public sector undertakings (or semi-government organizations for specific posts).
- The recruitment is offline only, with applications forwarded through proper channels within 60 days of the circular’s publication in Rozgar Samachar/Employment News.
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Active Listing
🎓 B.A.
🎓 Master's Degree
Office of the Registrar General India (ORGI) – Various Vacancies
Office of the Registrar General India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Total Vacancies
26
Job Location
Office of the Registrar General, India, New Delhi (and Directorate of Census Operations).
Apply Deadline
02 Dec 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Office of the Registrar General India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (ORGI) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.A. (bachelor's-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 26 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
- Assistant Registrar General (Map): Rs. 78,800 - Rs. 2,09,200 (Level-12). - Research Officer (Map) / Research Officer (Drawing): Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 (Level-10). - Research Officer (Language)/Linguist: Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 (Level-10). - Map Analyst: Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100 (Level-8). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 56 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Assistant Registrar General (Map):** 10 years of experience in GIS/Remote Sensing/Geography/Cartography. - **Research Officer (Map) / Research Officer (Drawing):** 3 years of experience in GIS/Remote Sensing/Geography/Cartography. - **Research Officer (Language)/Linguist:** 3 years of experience in Linguistics research/teaching. - **Map Analyst:** 2 years of experience in Computer-Assisted Cartography/GIS (or 4 years with a Diploma). |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification Requirements:
• Assistant Registrar General (Map): Master’s Degree in Geography, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or GIS from a recognized university.
• Research Officer (Map) / Research Officer (Drawing): Master’s Degree in Geography, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or GIS from a recognized university.
• Research Officer (Language)/Linguist: Master’s Degree in Linguistics from a recognized university.
• Map Analyst: Either a Master’s Degree in Geography, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or GIS, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture from a recognized university, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture with 4 years of experience.
- Experience Requirements:
• Assistant Registrar General (Map): 10 years of experience in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or Cartography. Desirable: Doctorate in Geography.
• Research Officer (Map) / Research Officer (Drawing): 3 years of work/research/teaching experience in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or Cartography.
• Research Officer (Language)/Linguist: 3 years of experience in research/teaching in Linguistics.
• Map Analyst: 2 years of experience in Computer-Assisted Cartography or GIS for map production, or 4 years of experience with a Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture.
- Service Requirements:
• Applicants must be officers on deputation (including short-term contracts) from Central/State Governments, Union Territories, or recognized institutions.
• Officers from semi-government organizations are eligible only for Research Officer (Language)/Linguist posts.
• Applicants must hold analogous posts on a regular basis or meet specified service criteria (e.g., 2–5 years of service in equivalent grades).
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications (02-12-2026).
- Gender Eligibility: Both (male and female officers eligible).
• Assistant Registrar General (Map): Master’s Degree in Geography, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or GIS from a recognized university.
• Research Officer (Map) / Research Officer (Drawing): Master’s Degree in Geography, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or GIS from a recognized university.
• Research Officer (Language)/Linguist: Master’s Degree in Linguistics from a recognized university.
• Map Analyst: Either a Master’s Degree in Geography, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or GIS, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture from a recognized university, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture with 4 years of experience.
- Experience Requirements:
• Assistant Registrar General (Map): 10 years of experience in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or Cartography. Desirable: Doctorate in Geography.
• Research Officer (Map) / Research Officer (Drawing): 3 years of work/research/teaching experience in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or Cartography.
• Research Officer (Language)/Linguist: 3 years of experience in research/teaching in Linguistics.
• Map Analyst: 2 years of experience in Computer-Assisted Cartography or GIS for map production, or 4 years of experience with a Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture.
- Service Requirements:
• Applicants must be officers on deputation (including short-term contracts) from Central/State Governments, Union Territories, or recognized institutions.
• Officers from semi-government organizations are eligible only for Research Officer (Language)/Linguist posts.
• Applicants must hold analogous posts on a regular basis or meet specified service criteria (e.g., 2–5 years of service in equivalent grades).
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications (02-12-2026).
- Gender Eligibility: Both (male and female officers eligible).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on deputation/short-term contract approval by the Office of the Registrar General India.
- Applications are forwarded through proper channels and assessed by the Selection Committee for eligibility and experience.
- No written test or interview is mentioned in the notification.
- Applications are forwarded through proper channels and assessed by the Selection Committee for eligibility and experience.
- No written test or interview is mentioned in the notification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (Central/State Government officers, recognized institutions, public sector undertakings, and semi-government organizations for specific posts).
📂 Required Documents
- Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae (Annexure-II Proforma) in duplicate, forwarded through proper channels.
- Self-attested certificates and documents supporting qualification and experience (e.g., degree certificates, experience letters).
- Cadre clearance certificate from the parent department.
- Statement of major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years (if any).
- Vigilance clearance/Integrity Certificate from the employer.
- Photocopies of APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the past 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent.
- CR Dossiers in original (if applicable).
- Certificate from Employer/Head of Office/Forwarding Authority/Cadre Controlling Authority confirming eligibility, integrity, and immediate availability for deputation.
- Latest salary slip (if the organization does not follow Central Government pay scales).
- Self-attested certificates and documents supporting qualification and experience (e.g., degree certificates, experience letters).
- Cadre clearance certificate from the parent department.
- Statement of major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years (if any).
- Vigilance clearance/Integrity Certificate from the employer.
- Photocopies of APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the past 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent.
- CR Dossiers in original (if applicable).
- Certificate from Employer/Head of Office/Forwarding Authority/Cadre Controlling Authority confirming eligibility, integrity, and immediate availability for deputation.
- Latest salary slip (if the organization does not follow Central Government pay scales).
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for ORGI Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 26 vacancies across five posts: 1 Assistant Registrar General (Map), 12 Research Officer (Map), 3 Research Officer (Drawing), 1 Research Officer (Language)/Linguist, and 9 Map Analyst.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for ORGI Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be forwarded within 60 days of the circular’s publication in Rozgar Samachar/Employment News, with the latest closing date being 02-12-2026.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for ORGI Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) is 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
Q.
Are candidates from non-Government organizations eligible to apply?
Only officers from Central/State Governments, Union Territories, recognized universities, research institutions, or public sector undertakings are eligible for deputation. Candidates from non-Government organizations are eligible only for short-term contracts (and only for specific posts like Research Officer (Language)/Linguist).
Q.
What is the tenure of the selected officers under ORGI Recruitment 2026?
The posts are initially filled for 3 years (or until further orders), except for Assistant Registrar General (Map), which may be extended up to 4 years as per Annexure-I.