8th pay commission: Vacancies for consultants open — Here's who is eligible and how to apply

Who is an eligible candidate?

• Candidates must have a Master's or MBA degree in/with Finance / Human Resource (HR) / Industrial Relations (IR) / similar subjects; OR
• Must be LL. B, enrolled with the Bar Council / Bar Association with relevant experience in law research or having experience in handling service matters in Tribunals / Courts as an Advocate.

• It added that knowledge and experience in working with Excel/spreadsheets and preparing presentations/slide decks are a must for all categories of consultants.

How can eligible candidates apply?

• Candidates can visit the official website here — https://8cpc.gov.in/related-links/
• OR fill the form here — https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNjlkMzczNmI2YTNlOTIwMjYwNDA2NTI

What is the due date for the application?

What job roles are available, and what are the salary details?

• Consultant (Sr. Consultant): Candidates with more than 10 years of relevant experience and up to 45 years of age may apply for five vacancies.
• Consultant: Candidates with more than six years of relevant experience and up to 40 years of age may apply for five vacancies.
• Consultant (Young Professional): Candidates with more than four years of relevant experience and up to 32 years of age may apply for 10 vacancies.

What are the terms of employment?

• Consultants would be engaged for a fixed period to provide high-end services or to attend to specific, time-bound jobs of the Commission.
• Consultants would not be engaged for routine day-to-day work and shall be on a full-time or part-time basis.
• The full-time consultants shall not be permitted to take up any other assignment during their consultancy with the Commission.
• The engagement of a consultant is of a temporary nature and can be cancelled at any time without providing any reason.