Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, invited applications for 12 posts on deputation basis on foreign service terms. The recruitment covered 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. The vacancies are based at CARA headquarters in R.K. Puram, New Delhi. The recruitment is intended for eligible serving government and other eligible institutional officers meeting the prescribed educational qualification, experience and qualifying-service requirements. Applications were required to be forwarded through proper channel along with APAR dossiers, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance and other prescribed documents. The complete hard-copy application was required to reach the Member Secretary and CEO, Central Adoption Resource Authority, within the prescribed period. Applications received incomplete, after the due date or through email were not to be entertained. The number of vacancies could be increased or decreased by CARA.
12 Posts
| Vacancies | 12 |
|---|
Offline
| Mode | Offline |
|---|---|
| Method | Postal Application |
56 Years
| Maximum Age | 56 |
|---|
R.K. Puram, New Delhi
| City | New Delhi |
|---|---|
| State | Delhi |
Level-2 to Level-11
| Maximum Level | Level-11 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Level | Level-2 |
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.
| Years | 5 |
|---|
The application is required to be accompanied by an Integrity Certificate and Vigilance Clearance in the prescribed proforma.
| Vigilance Clearance | 1 |
|---|---|
| Integrity Certificate | 1 |
Member Secretary & CEO, Central Adoption Resource Authority, West Block-8, Wing-II, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110066.
| Recipient | Member Secretary & CEO |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Adoption Resource Authority |
Address: West Block-8, Wing-II, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110066
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.
| Mode | Deputation |
|---|---|
| Foreign Service Terms | 1 |
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.
| Qualification | Post-specific |
|---|
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
| Maximum Age | 56 |
|---|
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-11 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-11 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
1 Post
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
3 Posts
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 3 |
The period of deputation is initially up to 3 years and may be extended further, subject to applicable rules and performance evaluation.
| Extendable | 1 |
|---|---|
| Initial Period | 3 years |
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.
| Deputation | 1 |
|---|
Eligible government officers must submit the prescribed application through proper channel.
| Stage | 1 |
|---|
Applications are scrutinized against the prescribed educational qualifications, qualifying service, experience and other eligibility requirements.
| Stage | 2 |
|---|
Eligible candidates are considered for selection in accordance with the applicable deputation and CARA recruitment procedure.
| Stage | 3 |
|---|
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.
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years |
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.
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years |
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.
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
|---|---|
| Experience | 5 years |
| Qualification | B.Com. |
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.
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Stenography Speed | 100 WPM English |
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.
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
Candidates must possess the qualification and computer/data-entry skills prescribed in the vacancy circular. The post carries Pay Level-2.
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
|---|
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.
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
|---|
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.
| Pay Level | Level-11 |
|---|
₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
| Maximum | 208700 |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 67700 |
| Pay Level | Level-11 |
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
| Maximum | 177500 |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 56100 |
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
| Maximum | 142400 |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 44900 |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
| Maximum | 112400 |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 35400 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
| Maximum | 63200 |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 19900 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
There are 12 vacancies across various Group A and Group B posts in the Central Adoption Resource Authority.
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.
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the closing date, subject to applicable rules.
Eligible candidates have to apply offline through proper channel with the prescribed documents.
The last date for receipt of applications was 19 February 2026.
No. These vacancies are on deputation basis and private/non-government candidates are not eligible.
Qualification: Graduate or Postgraduate qualification from a recognized University or Institution, with post-specific qualifications and experience as prescribed in the vacancy circular. The recruitment is primarily on deputation basis and eligibility varies by post.
Maximum age for appointment on deputation is 56 years as on the closing date, subject to applicable Government of India rules.
20 December 2025
19 February 2026
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