CARA Recruitment 2026

Total Vacancies

CARA Recruitment 2026

12 Posts

Application Mode

Through Proper Channel

Offline

Maximum Age

As on closing date

56 Years

Job Location

CARA Headquarters

R.K. Puram, New Delhi

Pay Level

7th CPC

Level-2 to Level-11

APAR Requirement

Last 5 Years

Copies of APAR dossiers for the last five years, duly attested by the authorized signatory, are required. Where there is a gap, APARs for preceding years are to be furnished to provide five years of APAR records.

Integrity and Vigilance Documents

Mandatory

The application is required to be accompanied by an Integrity Certificate and Vigilance Clearance in the prescribed proforma.

Application Address

CARA Headquarters

Member Secretary & CEO, Central Adoption Resource Authority, West Block-8, Wing-II, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110066.

Address: West Block-8, Wing-II, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110066

Eligibility

Deputation Basis

The recruitment is primarily for eligible serving officers from Central Government, State Government, Union Territory administrations, PSUs, Statutory Bodies, Autonomous Organizations, Universities and recognized Research Institutions. Candidates must satisfy the post-specific qualifying service, educational qualification and experience requirements.

Educational Qualification

Post Specific

Educational qualifications vary by post. Depending on the position, candidates may require a Graduate or Postgraduate degree, B.Com., Master’s Degree in Computer Applications / Computer Science / Information Technology, B.E./B.Tech. in relevant computer disciplines, or other qualifications prescribed for the individual post.

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Deputy Director (Programme)

Group A

1 Post

Deputy Director (Administration)

Group A

1 Post

Assistant Director (Programme)

Group A

1 Post

Assistant Director (Administration)

Group A

1 Post

Data Analyst (IT)

Group A

1 Post

Content Manager (IT)

Group A

1 Post

Accounts Officer

Group A

1 Post

Personal Assistant

Group B

1 Post

Junior Translator Officer

Group B

1 Post

Data Entry Operator

Group B

3 Posts

Period of Deputation

Foreign Service Terms

The period of deputation is initially up to 3 years and may be extended further, subject to applicable rules and performance evaluation.

Eligible Organizations

Deputation

Officers from Central Government, State Government, UT administrations, PSUs, Statutory Bodies, Autonomous Organizations, Universities and recognized Research Institutions may be considered subject to post-specific eligibility.

Application Through Proper Channel

Stage 1

Eligible government officers must submit the prescribed application through proper channel.

Scrutiny of Applications

Stage 2

Applications are scrutinized against the prescribed educational qualifications, qualifying service, experience and other eligibility requirements.

Selection / Interview

As per CARA norms

Eligible candidates are considered for selection in accordance with the applicable deputation and CARA recruitment procedure.

Data Analyst (IT)

Qualification & Experience

Master’s Degree in Computer Application or M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognized University or Institute; or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized University or Institute. Two years of experience in Programming, Information System or Data Management in Government, PSU, Autonomous Body, Statutory Body or recognized institution is prescribed.

Content Manager (IT)

Qualification & Experience

Master’s Degree in Computer Application or Computer Science / Information Technology, or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized University or Institute. Two years of experience as Content Manager / Developer in a Government Office, PSU, Autonomous Body, Statutory Body or recognized institution is prescribed.

Accounts Officer

Qualification & Experience

B.Com. from a recognized University or equivalent, along with prescribed experience in Finance, Cash and Accounts. The vacancy circular prescribes experience in Central / State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies or other eligible organizations.

Personal Assistant

Qualification & Experience

Graduate from a recognized University or equivalent, with prescribed stenographic experience and a speed of 100 words per minute in English. Candidates should be familiar with computer software such as MS Office. Preference is given to candidates capable of bilingual stenographic work in English and Hindi.

Junior Translator Officer

Qualification

Master’s degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at degree level, together with the other prescribed experience and eligibility conditions.

Data Entry Operator

Qualification

Candidates must possess the qualification and computer/data-entry skills prescribed in the vacancy circular. The post carries Pay Level-2.

Assistant Director Posts

Programme / Administration

Eligible officers must satisfy the prescribed analogous-post or qualifying-service conditions in the relevant pay level and possess the prescribed educational qualification and experience. For Programme posts, experience in child welfare / social sector is relevant as specified in the circular.

Deputy Director Posts

Programme / Administration

Eligible officers must satisfy the prescribed analogous-post or qualifying-service requirements and the educational qualification and experience requirements for the respective Deputy Director position.

Deputy Director

Level-11

₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700

Assistant Director / Data Analyst / Content Manager

Level-10

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500

Accounts Officer

Level-7

₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

Personal Assistant / Junior Translator Officer

Level-6

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

Data Entry Operator

Level-2

₹19,900 – ₹63,200

How many vacancies are available in CARA Recruitment 2026?

There are 12 vacancies across various Group A and Group B posts in the Central Adoption Resource Authority.

Which posts are available in CARA Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment includes Deputy Director (Programme), Deputy Director (Administration), Assistant Director (Programme), Assistant Director (Administration), Data Analyst (IT), Content Manager (IT), Accounts Officer, Personal Assistant, Junior Translator Officer and Data Entry Operator.

What is the age limit for CARA Recruitment?

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the closing date, subject to applicable rules.

What is the application mode for CARA Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates have to apply offline through proper channel with the prescribed documents.

What is the last date for CARA Recruitment 2026?

The last date for receipt of applications was 19 February 2026.

Is CARA Recruitment 2026 open to private candidates?

No. These vacancies are on deputation basis and private/non-government candidates are not eligible.