Name of the Post: Assistant Director (Programme)

No. of Post: 03 (Three) [i.e. 01 for Programme and 02 for Legal*]

Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years (as per DOPT guidelines)

Pay Matrix: Level-10 ( Rs.56,100-1,77,500/-)

Essential Qualification and Experience

• Deputation : Officers under the Central/ State Govt./UTs/, PSUs, Statutory/ Semi-Government/ Autonomous Organizations/ Universities/ Recognized Research Institutions : (i) holding analogous post on regular basis; or With two years regular service in the Pay band of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with grade pay of Rs.4,800/- (prerevised) Level-08 in the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC or three years regular service in the pay band of Rs.9,300- 34,800/- with GP Rs.4,600/- (pre- revised) Level-07 in the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC or eight years regular service in the pay band of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with GP Rs.4,200/- (pre-revised) Level-06 in the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC and having experience in child welfare/ Social Sector.
• Post Graduate Degree from a Recognised University in any of the Social Science / Social Work / Child Welfare / Child Development / Psychology. (b) 08 years' service in Central Government/State Government/ Statutory Bodies/ Autonomous Bodies/ Institutions/ PSU etc.
• Desirable: Experience in Child Welfare, Training and Research Activities in Government Social sector on an executive capacity with a clear understanding of NGO scenario and ability to interact and deal with different organizations.
• Preference: Having LL.B. or equivalent degree from recognised University along with the above mentioned essential educational qualifications and experiences.

How to apply?

• Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to Member Secretary & CEO, Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), West Block-8, Wing-II, 2nd Floor, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement in Employment News i.e., 17.08.2026

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