The North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat, under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shillong, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 07 Senior Secretariat Assistant posts on deputation basis.
NEC Shillong Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization Name | North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | ADMN-13012/2/2017-ADMN |
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 07 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) – 7th CPC |
| Maximum Age Limit | 56 Years |
| Job Location | Nongrim Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 60 days from publication in Employment News |
Vacancy Eligibility
Post Name: Senior Secretariat Assistant
No. of Posts: 07
Eligibility Criteria:
Officers under the Central Government / State Government / Union Territory Administration are eligible to apply.
They must satisfy one of the following conditions:

- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
- Having 8 years of regular service as a Junior Secretariat Assistant in Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) pay matrix.
🔹 Note: Officers who are already in the line of promotion within the department will not be considered for deputation.
Pay Scale and Deputation Period
| Pay Level | Level 4 – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Deputation Period | Not exceeding 3 years (including previous deputation) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as of closing date of application |
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected Senior Secretariat Assistant will perform various administrative and clerical duties including:

- Assisting the Sectoral Head or Section Officer.
- Managing files, documents, and official correspondence.
- Drafting notes and preparing reports.
- Checking and correcting official papers.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly section reports.
- Guiding Junior Secretariat Assistants as required.
- Carrying out any other task assigned by higher authorities.
These duties play a key role in ensuring efficient office functioning within the NEC Secretariat.
NEC Shillong Recruitment 2025 Application Process
Interested and eligible officers must apply through proper channel.
Applications should be sent to:
Director (Admn.)
North Eastern Council Secretariat
Nongrim Hills, Shillong – 793003
Meghalaya
Documents to be Enclosed:
- Duly filled Annexure-I (Bio-data/CV format).
- Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance.
- Cadre Clearance Certificate.
- Statement of Major/Minor Penalties (if any) for the last 10 years.
- Certificate confirming that the entries have been verified as per service records.
⚠️ Applications received after the last date or without proper attestation will be rejected. Withdrawal of applications after submission is not allowed.
North Eastern Council Secretariat Reference
This recruitment is conducted in line with DoPT’s Office Memoranda:
- O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010
- O.M. No. 2/11/2017-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 24.11.2017
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Applications must be routed through the proper authority.
- All documents must be duly attested by a competent officer.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
- Deputationists cannot apply for promotion during their deputation tenure.
- Ensure all information matches official service records.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Annexure-I Bio-data Format | Click Here |
| Official Website | necouncil.gov.in |