NCPOR recruits five contract officers in Goa; apply by 30 October

NCPOR's current notice offers five contractual officer positions: two in finance, two in procurement and stores, and one in administration. Online applications close at 5 pm IST on 30 October.

Recruitment overview

OrganisationNational Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
Post / roleNCPOR Officers — Administration, Finance and Procurement
Notification / job IDNCPOR/2026/08
Job locationVasco da Gama, Goa; transfer liability applies
Work arrangementOn-site
Educational qualificationMaster's degree from a recognised university
Experience requiredAt least three years after the essential qualification; post-specific preferences apply
Salary / stipend₹47,600 per month plus applicable HRA
Last date to apply30 October 2026, 5 p.m. IST

Five contract officer posts in Goa

NCPOR advertisement NCPOR/2026/08 covers two Finance and Accounts officers, two Procurement and Stores officers and one Administration officer. The current posting is Vasco da Gama, Goa, with wider service and transfer liability under the notice. These are temporary contract appointments, not permanent positions. The online application closes at 5 pm IST on 30 October 2026, which is also the cutoff for age, qualifications and experience.

Common essential eligibility

A master's degree from a recognised university and three years of experience are essential across the officer streams. The notice prefers experience in government departments, autonomous bodies or PSUs. Only experience after completion of the essential academic qualification is counted. The normal maximum age is 50, with the specified OBC-NCL, ex-servicemen and disability relaxations subject to the applicable rules and documentary proof.

Finance and Accounts stream

The two finance posts use codes O(F&A)-01 and 02. They support the Finance and Accounts section and its head. Desirable qualifications include a commerce or finance-specialist management master's, Inter CA/ICWAI, the specified longer functional experience at the indicated pay levels, and SAP knowledge. Essential and desirable items should be read separately: a preferred credential strengthens a relevant application but does not remove the common master's and experience requirements.

Procurement, stores and administration streams

The procurement posts use codes O(P&S)-03 and 04 and support Purchase and Stores. A material-management diploma, relevant longer experience and SAP are desirable. Administration uses code O(A)-05; its preferences include the listed HR, personnel, labour-management or social-work qualifications, functional administration experience and SAP. Choose the code that matches your evidence rather than relying on the generic officer title. Separate applications are required for different post codes.

Monthly remuneration and contractual terms

The advertised consolidated amount is ₹47,600 per month plus applicable HRA; the notice identifies the current Goa HRA rate as 20%. Emoluments can change under competent-authority guidance. Contract continuation can be extended or curtailed according to performance and institutional requirements, and the appointment provides no claim to regularisation. Confirm the individual offer's duration and conditions before acceptance rather than inferring a permanent government-service package from the organisation's status.

Screening, interview and experience evidence

Selection is based on interview performance of screened-in applicants. NCPOR can use higher or additional shortlisting criteria if applications are numerous. Experience needs documentary proof showing duties and dates; an appointment order or salary slip without the required service dates is not sufficient. Serving applicants in the specified organisations should review the NOC conditions. Originals are required when called, and interview travel or accommodation is the candidate's responsibility.

Online registration and document uploads

Register on the NCPOR officer portal, activate the account through the email link and submit the selected application with legible supporting files. No postal or emailed paper copy is required. The instructions specify PDF supporting documents in the stated 25–300 KB range, and photograph/signature images within the smaller published limits. If certificates are not in English or Hindi, include the required attested translation. Review the live instructions before preparing final uploads.

Final review and role-specific preparation

Check the post code, qualification dates, exact employment periods and supporting documents before final submission; the form is not editable afterwards. Retain the acknowledgement email and completed form. As editorial guidance, finance applicants can organise evidence around accounting responsibility, procurement applicants around purchasing and stores work, and administration applicants around establishment or service functions. Keep this explanation consistent with the employer-issued experience evidence rather than introducing unsupported duties into the application.

Relevant skills

  • Administration
  • Finance and accounts
  • Procurement
  • SAP

Important links

Official notification / job descriptionOpen official page
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