NPC Recruitment 2026 for Senior Consultants in Mining Sector

Source

Vacancy/Update Name: NPC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance | Advt. No.: 137NPC/Admin/November/2026 (dated 09-11-2026) | Official Website: https://www.npcindia.gov.in | Official Notification/PDF: https://npcindia.gov.in/api/v1/careers/files/career_20261110071224_7df28e361a8d45ff8f2ae6eee8eb3992.pdf

The National Productivity Council (NPC), an autonomous body under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is engaging two persons on contract for a coal mining sector consultancy assignment at its Regional Directorate (RD) Hyderabad: one Senior Consultant – Mining Expert (C-01) and one Senior Consultant – Rate Analysis & Costing Specialist (C-02). Applications in the Annex-AF proforma go by e-mail to [email protected] by 3:00 pm on 23 November 2026, and the notice states that applications received after the closing time will not be considered.

यह भर्ती कोयला खनन क्षेत्र में दो वरिष्ठ सलाहकारों के लिए है, जो हैदराबाद स्थित NPC कार्यालय में तीन महीने के अनुबंध पर काम करेंगे। आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि 23 नवंबर 2026 है और देर से आए आवेदन स्वीकार नहीं होंगे।

NPC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

यह सारांश भर्ती के मुख्य बिंदुओं को दर्शाता है जैसे कि पद, वेतन, योग्यता, आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि और स्थान। दो पदों के लिए कुल दो रिक्तियां हैं, जिनका वेतन प्रति माह 1,10,000 रुपये तक है।

About NPC

The National Productivity Council is an autonomous body under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, with its office at 5-6 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003. According to the notice, it promotes productivity consciousness in the country for sustainable socio-economic development through consultancy, research and training activities in different sectors of the economy.

NPC एक स्वतंत्र संगठन है जो भारत सरकार के वाणिज्य मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत आता है और देश में उत्पादकता बढ़ाने के लिए परामर्श, शोध और प्रशिक्षण प्रदान करता है। इसका मुख्यालय नई दिल्ली में स्थित है।

Where and How to Send

Applications are to be sent by e-mail to [email protected]. The notice names no postal address for applications. The subject line must carry the post code: “Application for Senior Consultant – C-01” or “Application for Senior Consultant – C-02”.

1. Fill in the application as per Annex-AF, the proforma enclosed with the notice. It asks for name, parent’s or husband’s name, date of birth, correspondence and permanent address, Aadhaar number, contact numbers, e-mail ID, the post applied for (C-01 / C-02 / both), qualifications and any other relevant information.
2. Fill in the details of experience in APPENDIX-I of the proforma: period (starting from the last), name of office/organisation, post and remuneration or pay band with grade pay if applicable, and description of duties performed.
3. Attach self-attested copies of the requisite documents and a latest photograph.
4. E-mail the application to [email protected] with the post code in the subject, so that it is received by 3:00 pm on 23 November 2026.

The Annex-AF declaration states that the applicant has read and accepts the terms and conditions of the advertisement, that no disciplinary proceedings are pending against the applicant as on date, and that all material facts have been disclosed.

आवेदन केवल ईमेल के माध्यम से भेजे जाएंगे और आवेदन पत्र में सभी जरूरी जानकारी व अनुभव के विवरण भरना अनिवार्य है। आवेदन के विषय में पद कोड जरूर लिखें ताकि सही पद के लिए आवेदन माना जाए।

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

For both posts the remuneration is determined by the marks awarded by the Selection Committee under AI No. 858/2026, and TA/DA for official tours is paid as per NPC rules. The notice sets the maximum age at 65 years for both posts; the age cut-off date and any age relaxation are not specified in the notice.

दोनों पदों के लिए अधिकतम वेतन 1,10,000 रुपये प्रति माह है, जो चयन समिति द्वारा दिए गए अंकों पर निर्भर करता है। अधिकतम आयु सीमा 65 वर्ष है, लेकिन किसी आयु में छूट का उल्लेख नहीं है।

C-01 Senior Consultant – Mining Expert

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering from a government-recognised University/Institution.
• Experience: 15 years and above in opencast mining; hands-on in HEMM operations and outsourcing contracts; experience in preparing/vetting SORs or estimates.
• Age: maximum 65 years.
• Desirable: First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate; experience in contract management, estimation or productivity studies.
• Number of persons: 01. Contract period: 3 months.

C-01 पद के लिए उम्मीदवार को 15 साल से अधिक का ओपनकास्ट खनन में अनुभव होना चाहिए और उनकी योग्यता में माइनिंग इंजीनियरिंग में बी.ई./बी.टेक शामिल है। अतिरिक्त योग्यता जैसे माइन मैनेजर सर्टिफिकेट होने से फायदा होगा।

C-02 Senior Consultant – Rate Analysis & Costing Specialist

• Qualification: CMA or B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering from a government-recognised University/Institution.
• Experience: 15 years and above in rate analysis, cost estimation, SOR/estimate preparation or contract costing of HEMM-based earthwork, mining or transportation works; strong in Excel-based equipment owning & operating cost models; ability to build variable cost models with escalation (price indices, wages, fuel/PV clauses).
• Age: maximum 65 years.
• Desirable: SOR/estimate preparation in opencast mining; price variation and escalation formulae; Excel-based cost models.
• Number of persons: 01. Contract period: 3 months.

C-02 पद के लिए 15 साल से अधिक का रेट एनालिसिस और लागत अनुमान बनाने का अनुभव जरूरी है। इसके लिए CMA या माइनिंग इंजीनियरिंग की डिग्री जरूरी है और Excel में मजबूत कौशल आवश्यक है।

Conditions common to both posts

• Working proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, e-mail and video conferencing.
• Own laptop.
• Physical fitness and willingness to undertake extensive travel and extended stay at mining locations.
• No conflict of interest.
• Candidates with the combined profile of both posts (B.E. in Mining with substantial experience in rate analysis, cost estimation or SOR work) will be given preference, and a candidate may apply for both posts.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

दोनों पदों के लिए कंप्यूटर कौशल, खुद का लैपटॉप, शारीरिक फिटनेस और यात्रा के लिए तत्परता जरूरी है। जो उम्मीदवार दोनों पदों के लिए आवश्यक योग्यता और अनुभव रखते हैं, उन्हें प्राथमिकता मिलेगी।

NPC Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The assignment involves development of Schedule of Rates (SOR)/cost-estimation models for opencast coal mining and allied operations. The scope broadly covers overburden removal and rehandling, silt removal, ripping/blast-free excavation, coal extraction, loading and transportation at different leads, crushing, coal and material handling, equipment deployment, lighting and pumping, and hiring of HEMM/vehicles. The work involves field studies at mining locations, review of existing SORs/NITs/contracts and operational records, time/cycle-time studies, equipment productivity and utilisation assessment, diesel/fuel consumption norms, manpower and machinery requirements, cost analysis, benchmarking, development of cost models and formulation/validation of SORs.

यह काम मुख्य रूप से कोयला खनन के लिए लागत और दर निर्धारण मॉडल विकसित करने का है, जिसमें खनन की विभिन्न प्रक्रियाओं का विश्लेषण, फील्ड स्टडी, लागत का मूल्यांकन और तकनीकी दस्तावेज तैयार करना शामिल है।

C-01 Senior Consultant – Mining Expert

• Provide mining domain guidance for the field studies at the opencast mines.
• Validate HEMM productivity, cycle-time, utilisation and fuel norms.
• Review mining conditions, leads, gradients and strip ratios.
• Interact with mine officials on technical matters.
• Assist in formulating and validating SOR items and lead/price variation mechanisms.
• Review technical deliverables.
• Participate in technical discussions/presentations as required.

खनन विशेषज्ञ के रूप में उम्मीदवार को फील्ड स्टडी में मार्गदर्शन देना होगा, मशीनों की कार्यक्षमता और ईंधन के मानकों की जांच करनी होगी, और तकनीकी मुद्दों पर खनन अधिकारियों के साथ संवाद करना होगा।

C-02 Senior Consultant – Rate Analysis & Costing Specialist

• Build cost models for each SOR item (owning and operating cost, fuel, manpower, repairs, overheads, profit).
• Convert time-study and productivity data into rates at different leads.
• Formulate lead variation and price variation clauses.
• Benchmark with SORs of CIL subsidiaries.
• Prepare working sheets and calculations that are traceable and auditable.
• Prepare technical deliverables.
• Participate in technical discussions/presentations as required.

रेट एनालिसिस विशेषज्ञ को लागत मॉडल बनाना होगा, समय और उत्पादकता डेटा को दरों में बदलना होगा, मूल्य और लीड में बदलाव के नियम बनाना होंगे, और तकनीकी रिपोर्ट तैयार करनी होगी।

Enclosures

• Application in the Annex-AF proforma.
• Self-attested copies of requisite documents, and a latest photograph.
• Details of experience in the prescribed APPENDIX-I.
• Self-attested copy of proof of date of birth.
• Self-attested copy of Aadhaar.
• For a retired person: date of retirement, name of the office where last working, and a copy of the PPO.

आवेदन के साथ आवश्यक दस्तावेजों की स्व-प्रमाणित प्रतियां, फोटो और अनुभव का विवरण देना जरूरी है। सेवानिवृत्त उम्मीदवारों को सेवानिवृत्ति प्रमाण पत्र भी जोड़ना होगा।

Selection Process

Applications are first screened by a Screening Committee. Only shortlisted candidates are called for online/physical interaction before the Selection Committee.

Screening

The Screening Committee screens the applications received. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interaction before the Selection Committee

The Selection Committee assesses qualification, relevant experience, subject knowledge, computer skills and communication skills. Candidates securing more than 80% marks will be granted the maximum remuneration, and those securing 60% to 80% marks will be granted 90% of the maximum, as per AI No. 858/2026. The notice does not give a date or venue for the interaction.

चयन प्रक्रिया में आवेदन की जाँच के बाद, शॉर्टलिस्ट उम्मीदवारों का ऑनलाइन या व्यक्तिगत साक्षात्कार होगा, जिसमें उनकी योग्यता, अनुभव और कौशल का मूल्यांकन किया जाएगा। प्रदर्शन के आधार पर वेतन निर्धारित होगा।

Important Dates

आवेदन के लिए विज्ञापन 9 नवंबर 2026 को जारी हुआ है और आवेदन भेजने की अंतिम तिथि 23 नवंबर 2026 दोपहर 3 बजे तक है।

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely on contract basis, for a contract period of 3 months, and does not confer any right to regular appointment in NPC or its associated organisations.
• The contractual person is not entitled to any benefits, compensation, absorption or regularisation of service in NPC.
• Working hours, travelling and daily allowance and leave are governed by the applicable provisions of NPC for the assignment.
• Field visits to mining/project locations are required, involving travel and long stays in Company Guest Houses at mining projects.
• Original documents and certificates supporting age, qualification and experience must be produced at the time of joining, failing which the offer of engagement stands withdrawn.
• NPC may terminate the contract at any time without notice and without assigning any reason if performance is unsatisfactory or the person is found indisciplined or wanting.
• Strict confidentiality must be kept of all technical, operational, financial and commercial information, data, documents, calculations and reports, and all records of the assignment must be handed over to NPC before the final payment.
• NPC reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the advertisement at any time without assigning any reason.

यह अनुबंध तीन महीने का है और इससे नियमित नौकरी का अधिकार नहीं मिलता। यात्रा और फील्ड विजिट जरूरी हैं। शामिल होने पर मूल दस्तावेज दिखाना अनिवार्य है। NPC बिना किसी कारण अनुबंध समाप्त कर सकता है।

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