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MHA LPAI Member (Planning & Development) Recruitment 2026

Ministry of Home Affairs

Domain: Transport & Infrastructure
Employment Type: Other
Stage: Application - Modification Notices

Posted: 21 days ago

Posts: 1

Location: CENTRAL (Delhi)

Closed: 30 Sep 2026

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Job Details

Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Border Management invites applications for appointment to the post of Member (Planning & Development) of the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI). The Member (P&D) is a whole‑time Member at Joint Secretary level, selected on deputation or contract basis by a Search‑cum‑Selection Committee and appointed with ACC approval. Applicants should have experience in construction of project, contract management and public procurement, and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Tenure is five years from assumption of office or till the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier. The latest notice extends the application deadline to 30.09.2026.

Level:
central
State:
Delhi
Cities:
New Delhi
Other Information:
  • Office address: Room No. 20, 2nd Floor, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate Circle, New Delhi‑110001

Job Summary

Senior‑level (Joint Secretary equivalent) Member (Planning & Development) position in LPAI under MHA, to be filled on deputation/contract. Engineering background (Civil) with relevant project, contract management and public procurement experience required; maximum age 56 years. Application deadline has been extended to 30.09.2026.

Important Dates

  1. Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applications (original)

  2. Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applications (extended)

  3. Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applications (extended)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute.Required

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 56 years
Upper age limitNot exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Service (deputation)Persons in the service of Government of India or State Government.
Grade/Pay level (deputation)Holding a post equivalent to Joint Secretary to Government of India (Pay Level 14 of the pay matrix) OR holding a post of Director to Government of India or equivalent (Pay Level 13 of the pay matrix) for not less than four years.
Contract basisEligibility to be determined by the Search‑cum‑Selection Committee.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 1

1. Member (Planning & Development), LPAI

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institute.
  • Experience field: Construction of project, contract management, public procurement.
  • Deputation grade/pay: JS‑equivalent (Pay Level 14) or Director (Pay Level 13) with at least 4 years.
  • Contract basis: Eligibility decided by the Search‑cum‑Selection Committee.

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Salary Details

Other Information

  • Post level: Of the level of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
  • Pay matrix reference (eligibility): Eligibility cites Pay Level 14 (JS) or Pay Level 13 (Director) of the pay matrix.

How to Apply

1. Application format:
Submit application in prescribed format (Annexure‑A) with certified copies of required documents through proper channel.
2. Forwarding/advance copy:
Applicants in service must apply through Cadre Controlling Authority; an advance copy may be sent directly, but will not be considered without official recommendation with clearances and records.
3. Where to send:
Shri Ajay Kumar Sah, Under Secretary (ICP), Room No. 20, 2nd Floor, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, India Gate Circle, New Delhi‑110001.
4. Deadline:
Application must reach on or before the last date for receiving applications (30.09.2026 as per latest extension).

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting/selection:
Consideration by Search‑cum‑Selection Committee for preparing a panel.
2. Approval:
Appointment will be made after approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
3. Joining timeline:
Selected candidate to give consent and join within the stipulated period; if not within 30 days, a 15 days notice may be issued leading to debarment as per procedure.

Document Requirements

1. Clearances:
Cadre clearance and vigilance clearance.
2. Service records:
CR dossiers/certified ACRs for the last five years.
3. Other details:
Details of debarment and cooling off in respect of past Central deputation.
4. Annexures:
Application in Annexure‑A with certified copies of required documents.

Important Instructions

1. Completeness and timeliness:
Incomplete applications or those received after the last date shall not be considered.
2. Right to reject:
Search‑cum‑Selection Committee may reject any or all applications without assigning reasons.
3. No need to re‑apply:
Applicants who already applied against the circulars dated 02.03.2026 and 24.04.2026 need not re‑apply.

Important Links

Contact Details

Address: Under Secretary (ICP), Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Room No. 20, 2nd Floor, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate Circle, New Delhi‑110001

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