WDRA Recruitment 2025: Apply for Director (IT) Post on Deputation/Absorption Basis

The Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA), under the Government of India, has released a vacancy circular inviting applications for the post of Director (Information Technology) on a deputation/absorption basis. This recruitment is open to eligible personnel serving in the Central or State Government, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, or Statutory Bodies.

WDRA is a statutory body established under the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 and has been functioning since October 26, 2010. As India’s warehousing regulator, the Authority shapes policies that strengthen storage infrastructure and commodity financing.

This hiring provides a great opportunity for IT professionals currently employed in government organizations or industries with similar profiles to assume a leadership position at a prestigious regulator in India.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 April 2025
• Last Date to Apply: Within 45 days from the date of publication in the Employment News (Expected to be around 10 June 2025, if published in the Employment News dated 26 April – 2 May 2025)

Note: Candidates are advised to confirm the exact last date from the Employment News issue in which the advertisement is published.

Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned in the official vacancy circular. Candidates applying through proper channel from eligible departments are not required to pay any fee.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

The post is open to officers/officials working in the following organizations:

• Central Government
• State Governments
• Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
• Central and State Autonomous/Statutory Bodies

Age Limit

• Applicants for deputation must be 56 years or younger when applying.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• While the circular does not provide specific educational qualifications, typically for a Director (IT) post in the government sector, the candidate should have:
  • A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, or a related field.
  • Relevant experience in IT systems, cyber security, software development, data management, or e-governance projects.
  • Holding an analogous post on a regular basis or having the required service in the feeder grade as per Central Staffing Scheme or relevant deputation norms.

Note: Detailed eligibility including educational qualifications, experience, and job responsibilities are available in the annexures on the WDRA website.

Pay Scale

• House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be admissible as per Central Government norms since WDRA does not provide residential facilities.
• Other benefits will be as per rules for deputation posts under DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17th June 2010 and subsequent amendments.

Selection Process

• The selection will be based on deputation/absorption norms as defined by Government of India guidelines.
• The candidates will be evaluated based on:
  • Eligibility and service record
  • Vigilance clearance
  • Annual Confidential Reports (CRs) for the last five years
  • Recommendations from the present employer
• The deputation period will initially be for three years, which may be extended as per the authority’s requirement.
• Absorption into WDRA may be considered only after two years of successful service on deputation and subject to the organization’s needs and performance review.
• Candidates once recommended cannot withdraw their application at a later stage.

How to Apply

Candidates who are eligible and interested in the position should follow the steps outlined below:

1. Download the Application Form:
   • The prescribed application format (Annexure II) is available on the WDRA official website under the “Vacancy” section.
2. Fill in the Details:
   • Provide accurate personal, academic, and service information.
   • Ensure all sections of the application form are filled clearly.
3. Forward the Application through Proper Channel:
   • The completed application must be sent through the parent department along with:
     • Vigilance clearance certificate
     • Certified copies of Confidential Reports (CRs) of the last five years
     • Submit Annexure III certifying no ongoing or planned disciplinary proceedings against you.
4. Submission Address:
   • Applications should be addressed to: Assistant Director (Human Resource)
     Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority
5. Deadline:
   • Submit your application within 45 days of the vacancy notice appearing in Employment News.
   • Applications received after the due date or found incomplete in any respect will not be considered.

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