Deputation Opportunity for Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) at Kandla SEZ, Gujarat

The Department of Commerce is looking to appoint a Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) at Kandla-SEZ, one of India’s leading Special Economic Zones. The incumbent officer will head industrial development, promotion of foreign trade, estate management, and administrative functions of the SEZ. It is a high-status job with tremendous responsibility to augment the industrial and economic development of the region. The selection would be on a deputation basis and qualified candidates are requested to apply within the stipulated time frame.

Important Date

• Application Start Date: 25th April 2025.
• The deadline for submitting applications is 45 days from the date this advertisement appears in Employment News. Make sure to submit a fully completed application prior to the stated deadline to be considered.
• Only fully completed applications submitted within the designated timeframe will be reviewed.
• Kindly make sure your submission is thorough and reaches us before the deadline.
• Submissions that are either incomplete or received past the specified deadline will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Application Fees

There are no application fees required for applying to this post. All applicants must ensure that their applications are complete and submitted within the stipulated time frame to be considered.

Vacancy

• The Department of Commerce is offering a vacancy for the role of Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) at Kandla-SEZ, located in Gandhidham, Gujarat.
• The position will be filled by temporarily assigning a qualified officer from another government department or organization.
• This process, known as deputation, allows the organization to benefit from the officer’s expertise while providing the individual with broader experience and exposure.

 Number of Posts: 620

• Location: Kandla-SEZ, Gandhidham, Gujarat
• Type of Appointment: Deputation

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the position of Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) are as follows:

A. Essential Qualifications and Conditions:

1. Eligibility of Officers: Officers from the Central Government Services, All India Services (AIS), organized Group ‘A’ Services, State Government Officers, Union Territories, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or Statutory Bodies can apply.
2. Current Position and Experience:
   • Officers must either be holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or must have 5 years of service in a post with a Pay Level-10 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

B. Desirable Conditions:

1. Relevant Experience:
   • Officers with experience in industrial development, foreign trade, estate development, and administration will be preferred.

C. Age Limit:

• The maximum age limit for applicants shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date for the receipt of applications.

Salary

• The selected candidate will be appointed in Pay Level-11 as per the 7th CPC matrix, which is the prescribed pay scale for this position.
• The salary will be provided in accordance with government rules for deputation posts. Specific allowances and other benefits will be governed by the Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) guidelines.

Selection Process

• The selection process will include a review of the applications received along with the Confidential Reports, Vigilance Clearance, and Cadre Clearance submitted by the candidates.
• Based on the qualifications and experience, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for further assessment, which may include interviews or other evaluations as deemed necessary by the Department of Commerce.

The selection will be based on the following:

1. Review of Applications: The applications will be screened to ensure that the candidates meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Confidential Reports and Clearances: A thorough review of the Confidential Reports for the last five years, Vigilance Clearance, and Cadre Clearance will be conducted.
3. Interview/Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or other evaluation as part of the selection process.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) along with the required documents within 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.

Required Documents:

1. Confidential Reports for the last five years, either in original or photocopy, duly attested by an officer not below the rank of an Under Secretary to the Government of India.
2. Vigilance Clearance certificate to ensure that the candidate has no pending disciplinary actions.
3. Cadre Clearance from the concerned department or organization.

Applications must be sent to the following address:

The Under Secretary (SEZ)
Room No. 317, 3rd Floor
Department of Commerce
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

It is important to ensure that the application is complete and submitted on time, with all the required documents. Applications received after the last date or those that are incomplete will not be considered.

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