NCAFMPA Joint Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (NCAFMPA) is inviting applications for the Joint Chief Executive Officer post on a deputation basis for a period not exceeding five years, with Delhi as the place of posting. Eligible candidates must be eligible and willing IFS officers who have completed their cooling-off period. The position carries a pay at the level of Inspector General of Forests (IGF) as per the Central Staffing Scheme of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Applicants must fill the application form as per Annexure-I, obtain vigilance clearance, state government concurrence, and consent, attach duly attested APARs, and send the complete application by email through the proper channel on or before 27 November 2026. The selection process involves scrutiny of applications followed by appointment on a deputation basis.

NCAFMPA Joint Chief Executive Officer at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

• Eligible and willing Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers.
• Must hold the level of Inspector General of Forests (IGF) or be eligible for appointment at the IGF level.
• Must have completed their mandatory “cooling off” period as per extant guidelines of the Central Government.
• Must have clear vigilance angle and no disciplinary proceedings pending where charge sheets have been served.
• Must submit original or duly attested copies of APARs for the last eight years through the proper channel.

Pay and Terms

The selected Joint Chief Executive Officer will receive pay at the level of Inspector General of Forests (IGF) in accordance with the Central Staffing Scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Deputation terms include provisions for providing leased accommodation and other terms governing such deputations under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 and CAF Rules, 2018. The appointment is made for a period not exceeding five years on deputation basis. Officers selected are required to take up the assignment within 3 weeks after appointment is approved.

NCAFMPA Joint Chief Executive Officer Job Description

The Joint Chief Executive Officer assists the Executive Committee in the performance of its functions and powers as laid down in the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.

How to Apply for NCAFMPA Joint Chief Executive Officer

1. Download the application form provided in Annexure-I of the official notification from the official website www.ifs.nic.in.
2. Complete Part-I of the application form with all required details regarding postings, educational qualifications, and contact information.
3. Ensure Part-II is duly filled and signed by the Head of the Forest Department of the State/UT or the Authorized Officer and the concerned officer in the State/UT Government.
4. Gather all necessary documents including vigilance clearance, state government consent, attested APARs of the last eight years, and an updated Executive Record Sheet.
5. Verify that the application complies with the checklist provided in Annexure-II.
6. Send the complete application by email to nationalcampa-moefcc@gov.in through the proper channel on or before 27 November 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process for the Joint Chief Executive Officer position is conducted on a deputation basis under the provisions of section 9(4) of the Chapter-III of CAF Act, 2016, and rule 8 of CAF Rules, 2018. Applications received through proper channel with required state government consent, vigilance clearance, and attested APARs are evaluated against the eligibility criteria of the Central Staffing Scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be routed through the proper channel with the consent of the concerned State/UT Government or Cadre Controlling Authority.
• Only officers who have completed their mandatory cooling-off period are eligible for sponsorship.
• The application, complete in all respects as per Annexure-I, must reach by email latest by 27 November 2026.
• Incomplete applications or applications without vigilance clearance and attested APARs will not be considered.
• Selected officers must join the assignment within 3 weeks of approval.

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