**Executive Summary**
This circular, dated April 22, 2025, announces vacant posts in the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) to be filled by deputation (including short-term contract). It outlines the available positions, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. The application deadline is May 27, 2025, and must be sent through the proper channel with required documents.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vacant Positions:**
* A total of 7 positions are available across four divisions: Project, Monitoring & Coordination, Finance & Accounts, and Admin. and Legal.
* Available roles include Director, Joint Director, Senior Geologist/Engineer/Geophysicist/Geochemist, Assistant Director (Finance), Accountant, and Assistant.
* **Eligibility Criteria:**
* Detailed eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, experience, and pay level requirements, are specified for each post.
* Eligibility is based on deputation, with specific requirements for officers working under the Central Government, State Governments, Public Sector Enterprises, and Statutory/Autonomous Organizations/Institutions.
* Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
* **Deputation Period:**
* The deputation period varies by post and is detailed in the table.
* The deputation period can be extended by a maximum of 7 years, including the initial period.
* **Application Process:**
* Application must be in triplicate using the enclosed bio-data proforma (Annexure-I).
* Applications must be sent through the proper channel to the Deputy Secretary & HoD, NMET.
* Required documents include up-to-date Confidential Reports/Dossiers, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, No Penalty Certificate, educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, and NOC from the Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organization.
* The application deadline is May 27, 2025. Applications received after the closing date or without required documents will be rejected.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Central/State Government Employees, PSU Employees, Autonomous Body Employees**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to apply for positions within NMET on deputation.
* **Action Required:** Review the circular, determine eligibility, prepare and submit an application through the proper channel before the deadline (May 27, 2025), including all required documents.
**Stakeholder: Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, Chief Secretaries of State Governments/UT Administrations, In-charge of PSUs, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Organizations**
* **Impact:** Responsible for circulating the vacancy to eligible officers under their control.
* **Action Required:** Circulate the vacancy notice among eligible officers and forward the applications of suitable candidates to NMET with relevant documents by the closing date.
**Stakeholder: NMET (National Mineral Exploration Trust)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for filling the vacant positions.
* **Action Required:** Receive and process applications, evaluate candidates, and select individuals for deputation based on eligibility and suitability.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Mines, Government of India**
* **Impact:** Oversight and governance of NMET and its staffing.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the filling of vacancies within NMET.
Key Entities Referenced
National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, filling vacant posts by deputation.
Ministry of Mines: The ministry under which the National Mineral Exploration Trust functions.
Deputation (ISTC): Method of filling vacant posts from various government and public sector entities based on specified criteria.
Search cum Selection Committee: Committee that reviews and can relax qualification requirements for candidates.
New Delhi: Location where the Circular was issued.
HN ALA / Government of India
Wa AAA / Ministry of Mines
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No. 59/3/2021-NMET/ New Delhi, dt. 22.04.2025
CIRCULAR
The following vacant posts in National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), an
autonomous body under Ministry of Mines, Government of India, are to be filled up by
deputation (including short term contract):
s. | Designation | Level of | No. of Period of |
No. Pay Post(s) | Deputation
| | (ISTC)
PROJECT DIVISION
1. Director* i L-13 | 01 05 Years
MONITROING & COORDINATION DIVISION
2. | Joint Director | L-12 01 04 Years
3. | Sr. Geologist/Sr. Engineer/Sr.} L-11 01 04 Years
| Geophysicist/Sr. Geochemist |
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DIVISION
4. | Director ] L-13 01 05 Years
5. | Asst. Director (Fin.) L-10 Ol 03 Years
6. |Accountant L-6 01 03 Years
ADMIN. AND LEGAL DIVISION
7. | Assistant [| L-6 01 03 Years
Total i 07
~ * For post of Director (Project), officers only from Central / State Government are
eligible.
2. The detailed eligibility criteria for the posts are given as under:
SI] | Name of No of Pay Band Eligibility
No. post Vacancies | and grade
pay OR
pay scale
1 2 | 3 4 5
01 | Director | 01 (One) | Level-13 in | Deputation:
Project pay matrix | Officers of the organized Group A services/ All
India Services with level 13 in the parent cadre(2 123100- or department in Ministries/ Departments of
215900) Central/ State Government. Preference will be
given to officers having direct experience of
working in Ministry / Department of Mines /
Minerals / Geology.
Note 1: The period of deputation in another ex-
cadre post held immediately preceding this
appointment in the same or some other cadre,
organization or department of Central
Government shall ordinarily not exceed seven
years.
Note 2: The maximum age limit for
appointment by deputation shall not be
exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of
receipt of application.
Note 3: The exemption from rule of immediate
absorption is not required for this post.
02 Joint 01 (One) Level-12 in Deputation (ISTC):
Director pay matrix
(Monitoring (= 78,800- Officers working under:
&
2,09,200)
Coordination) e the Central Government (All India
Service / Central Services); or
e the State DMGs / DGMs: or
Public Sector Enterprises: or
e Statutory or Central Autonomous
Organizations / institutions:
(a) (i) holding analogous / equivalent posts on a
regular basis in the parent cadre or
department or organization; or
(ii) with five years’ service in the grade
rendered after appointment thereto on a regular
basis in posts in L-11 (%67700-208700) or
equivalent in Pay Matrix in the parent cadre or
department;
And
(b) Possessing the following educational
qualifications and experience, namely:(i) Master’s Degree in geosciences from a
recognized University or Institute; and
(ii) Minimum 05 years working experience
in geological mapping and/or mineral
exploration activities in Level-11 or
equivalent post.
Note 1: The period of deputation including
short term contract in another Ex-cadre post
held immediately preceding this appointment in
the same or some other cadre, organization or
department of Central Government shall
ordinarily not exceed seven years.
Note 2: The maximum age limit for
appointment by deputation including short term
contract shall not be exceeding 56 years as on
the closing date of receipt of application.
Note 3: The exemption from rule of immediate
absorption is not required for this post.
Note 4: Qualifications are relaxable at the
| discretion of the Search cum Selection
Committee, for reasons to be recorded in
writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well
qualified.
03 Sr. 01 (One) Level-11 in Deputation:
Geologist / pay matrix Officers working under:
Sr. (= 67700- e the Central Government (All India
Engineer /
208700) Service/Central Services); or
Sr.
@ the State DMGs
Geophysici
st /Sr.
Geochemist
/ DGMs; or
Public Sector Enterprises; or
Statutory or Central Autonomous
Organizations / institutions:
(a) (i) holding analogous / equivalent posts on a
regular basis in the parent cadre or department
or organization;
or(ii) with five years service in the grade rendered
after appointment thereto on a regular basis in
posts in L-10 (%56100-177500) or equivalent in
Pay Matrix in the parent cadre or department;
And
(b) possessing the following educational
qualifications and experience, namely:
(i) Master’s Degree in geosciences or Bachelor
of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in
Mining Engineering from a _ recognized
University or Institute; and
(ii) Minimum 3 years working experience in
mineral exploration activities in Level-10 or
equivalent post.
Note 1: The period of deputation including
short term contract in another Ex-cadre post
held immediately preceding this appointment in
the same or some other cadre, organization or
department of Central Government shall
ordinarily not exceed seven years.
Note 2: The maximum age-limit for
appointment by deputation including short term
contract shall not be exceeding 56 years as on
the closing date of the receipt of applications.
Note 3: The exemption from rule of immediate
absorption is not required for this post.
Director 01 (One) Level-13 in Deputation:
(Finance pay matrix A. Officers of the organized Group A services/
& (= 123100- All India Services with level 13 in the parent
Accounts) 215900) cadre or department, with minimum three years
experience in Ministries/ Departments of
Central/ State government dealing with finance,
accounts or budget.
or
B. Officers of the Central Government other
than (A) above, State Governments or Union
Territories or Autonomous or Statutory
Organizations or Public Sector Undertakings or
University or Recognized Research Institution:(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis
in the parent cadre or department or
organisation;
or
(ii) with five-years’ service in the grade
rendered after appointment on Level-12,
And
(b) possessing the following educational
qualifications and experience, namely:
(i) Master’s Degree in Commerce / MBA
(Finance) from a recognized University or
Institute; and
(it) Minimum 10 years working experience in
finance, accounts and budgeting etc.
Note 1: The period of deputation including
short term contract in another Ex-cadre post
held immediately preceding this appointment in
the same or some other cadre, organization or
department of Central Government shall
ordinarily not exceed seven years.
Note 2: The maximum age-limit for
appointment by deputation including short term
contract shall not be exceeding 56 years as on
the closing date of the receipt of applications.
Note 3: The exemption from rule of immediate
absorption is not required for this post.
Note 4: Qualifications are relaxable at the
discretion of the Search cum Selection
Committee, for reasons to be recorded in
writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well
qualified.
05 Asst. 01 (One) Level-10 in Deputation:
Director pay matrix Officers working under:
(Fin.) (2 56100- e the Central Government (All India
177500) Service/Central Services); or
e the State Governments; or
Public Sector Enterprises; or
e Statutory or Central Autonomous
Organisations / institutions:(a) (i) holding analogous / equivalent posts on a
regular basis in the parent cadre or department
or organization;
or
(ii) with two (02) years service in the grade
rendered after appointment thereto on a regular
basis in post L-9 (%53100-167800) or with four
(04) years service in the grade rendered after
appointment thereto on a regular basis in post
L-8 (%47600-151100) or equivalent in Pay
Matrix in the parent cadre or department;
And
(b) possessing the following educational
qualifications and experience, namely:
(i) Master’s Degree in Commerce / MBA
(Finance) from a recognized University or
Institute; and
(ii) Minimum two (02) years working
experience in Finance & Accounts on L-08/L-
09 or equivalent.
Note 1: The period of deputation including
short term contract in another Ex-cadre post
held immediately preceding this appointment in
the same or some other cadre, organization or
department of Central Government shall
ordinarily not exceed seven years.
Note 2: The maximum § age-limit for
appointment by deputation including short term
contract shall not be exceeding 56 years as on
the closing date of the receipt of applications.
Note 3: The exemption from rule of immediate
absorption is not required for this post.
Note 4: Qualifications are relaxable at the
discretion of the Search cum Selection
Committee, for reasons to be recorded in
writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well
qualified.
06 Accountan 01 (One) Level-06 in Deputation:
pay matrix Officers working under:
(% 35400- e the Central Government (All India
112400) Service/Central Services); or
e the State Governments; ore Public Sector Enterprises; or
e Statutory or Central Autonomous
Organisations / institutions:
(a) (i) holding analogous / equivalent posts on a
regular basis in the parent cadre or department
or organization;
or
(ii) accountant in Level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300) of
the Pay Matrix with Six (06) years regular
service in the grade:
And
(b) possessing the following educational
qualifications and experience, namely:
(i) Possessing degree from recognized
university. Desirable: Degree in commerce.
(ii) Minimum 02 years experience in accounts
handling.
Note 1: The period of deputation including
short term contract in another Ex-cadre post
held immediately preceding this appointment in
the same or some other cadre, organization or
department of Central Government shall
ordinarily not exceed seven years.
Note 2: The maximum age-limit for
appointment by deputation including short term
contract shall not be exceeding 56 years as on
the closing date of the receipt of applications.
Note 3: The exemption from rule of immediate
absorption is not required for this post.
Note 4: Qualifications are relaxable at the
discretion of the Search cum Selection
| Committee, for reasons to be recorded in
writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well
qualified.
07 Assistant 01 (One) Level-06 in Deputation:
pay matrix Officers working under:
(% 35400- ® the Central Government (All India
112400) Service/Central Services); or
e the State Governments; or
e Public Sector Enterprises; ore Statutory or Central Autonomous
Organisations / institutions:
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis
in the parent cadre or department;
or
(ii) With ten (10) years regular service in Upper
divisional clerk in Level-4 (%25500-81100) or
06 years regular service in Level-5 (% 29200-
92300) of the Pay matrix.
And
(b) possessing the following educational
qualifications and experience, namely:
(i) Possessing degree from recognized
university.
Gi) Minimum 02 years experience in
Establishment/Administration.
Note 1: The period of deputation including
short term contract in another Ex-cadre post
held immediately preceding this appointment in
the same or some other cadre, organization or
department of Central Government shall
ordinarily not exceed seven years.
Note 2: The maximum age-limit for
appointment by deputation including short term
contract shall not be exceeding 56 years as on
the closing date of the receipt of applications.
Note 3: The exemption from rule of immediate
absorption is not required for this post.
Note 4: Qualifications are relaxable at the
discretion of the Search cum Selection
Committee, for reasons to be recorded in
writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well
qualified.
4. The pay and allowances of the selected officer will be regulated by the Rules/ OMs
issued by Government of India from time to time.
5. The deputation period for various posts will be as per details mentioned in the table
above and may be considered for further extension maximum up to 7 years, including the
initial period of deputation, on the basis of requirement and NOC from the parentdepartment. However, the officer may also be considered for premature reversion to the
parent department by serving 03 month’s advance notice to the parent department as well
as to the officer in terms of provisions contained in DOPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II)
dated 17.06.2010.
6. The application containing the bio-data (in triplicate) of the officer who fulfills the
above criteria as on the closing date must be sent through proper channel addressed to the
Deputy Secretary & HoD, National Mineral Exploration Trust (either through speed post or
through email at below mentioned address) in the enclosed bio-data proforma (Annexure-I)
within 27.05.2025 along with (i) up-to-date Confidential Reports/Dossiers for the preceding
5 years, (ii) Integrity Certificate, (iii) Vigilance Clearance, (iv) No Penalty Certificate for
preceding 10 years of the officer concerned. (v) The certificates in support of the educational
qualifications and experience issued by the parent organization in prescribed format. (vi)
NOC from Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organization. Applications received after the
closing date will not be entertained. Also, advance copies of application or not accompanied
with all above certificates/enclosures are liable to be rejected.
DEPUTY SECRETARY & HoD,
NATIONAL MINERAL EXPLORATION TRUST(NMET)
ROOM NO. 309D
MINISTRY OF MINES, SHASTRI BHAWAN,
NEW DELHI -110001
EMAIL ID: _nmet-mines@goy.in
TELE: - 011-23381172
A
GEETIKA SHARMA
DEPUTY SECRETARY & HoD
Copy to:
1. The Secretaries (All Ministries), Government of India and the Chief Secretaries
of State Governments / UT Administrations / Officer in-charge of Public Sector
Undertakings / Universities/ Recognized Research Instituttons/ Autonomous
Bodies/Statutory Organizations with request to circulate the vacancy amongst
the officers under their control and forward the applications of suitable officers
to this office with relevant documents by the closing date / period indicated
above.
2. PSO to Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
3. PPS to Joint Secretary (NMET), Ministry of Mines, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.BIO-DATA/CURRICULUM.VITAE PROFORMA
1. Name and Address (in Block Letters)
2Date of Birth (in Christian era)
3. Date of entry into service
ii) Date of retirement under Central / State
Government Rules
4. Educational Qualifications
5. Whether Educational and other qualifications
required for the post are satisfied (If any qualification]
has been treated as equivalent to the one prescribed in
the Rules, state the authority for the same).
Qualifications / Experience required as mentioned Qualification / experience possessed by the
in the advertisement / vacancy circular officer)
Essential
A) Qualification:
B) Experience:
The certificates in support of the educational qualifications and experience are also required to
be attached.
Desirable
A) ~ Qualification:
B) Experience
5.1 Note: This column needs to be amplified to indicate Essential and Desirable Qualifications as
mentioned in the RRs by the Administrative Ministry /Department/Office at the time of issue of
Circular and issue of Advertisement in the Employment News.
5.2 In case of Degree and Post Graduate Qualifications Elective / main subjects and subsidiary subjects may
be indicated by the candidate.
6. Please state clearly whether in the light of
entries made by you above, you meet the requisite
Essential Qualifications and work experience of the
post
6.1 Note: Borrowing Departments are to provide their specific comments views confirming the relevant
Essential Qualifications ‘ Work experience possessed by the Candidate {as indicated in the Bio-data) with
reference to the post applied.
7. Details of Employment, in chronological order, enclose a separate sheet duly authenticated by your
signature, if space below is insufficient.
Office / Post held on From To *Pay bandiNature of Duties (in detail
Institution Regular basis land Gradehighlighting experience required for
IPay/Pay Scalejthe post applied for
lof the post
lheld onl
regular basis
* Important: Pay-band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP are personal to the officer and therefore, should not
be mentioned. Only Pay Band and Grade Pay / Pay Scale of the post held on regular basis to be mentioned, details of
ACP/MACP with present Pay Band and Grade Pay where such benefits have been drawn by the Candidate, may be
indicated as below:Office / Pay, Pay Band and Grade Pay drawn From To
under ACP/MACP scheme
Institution
8. jature of present employment i.e. Ad-hoc or
(Temporary or Quasi-Permanent or Permanent
9, {In case present employment is held on
deputation / contract basis, please state
The date of b)Period off Name of the parent office / |d)Name of the post and pay of the
9(a). initial appointment on organization to which post held in substantive
appointment deputation the applicant belongs capacity in the parent
contract organization
9.1 Note: In case of Officers already on deputation, the application of such
officers should be forwarded by the parent cadre / Department along with
Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
9.2 Note: Information under column 9 (c) and (d) above must be given in all
{
cases where a person holding a post on deputation outside the cadre
organization but still maintaining a lien in his parent cadre / organization.
10. If any post held on Deputation in the past by the applicant, date of
return from the last deputation and other details
11. Additional details about present employment:
Please state whether working under (indicate the name of your
employer against relevant column)
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) Autonomous Organization
d) Government Undertaking
e) Universities
f) Others
12. Please state whether you are working in the same Department and
lare in the feeder grade or feeder to feeder grade
13. Areyou in Revised Scale of Pay? If yes, give the date from which
the revision took place and also indicate pre-revised scale
14. Total emoluments per month now drawn Latest Pay Slip enclosed)
Basic pay in the pay band Grade Pay Total Emoluments
15. In case the applicant belongs to an organization which is not followingthe Central Government Pay-
Scales, the latest salary slip issued by the organization showing the followingdetails may be enclosed.
Basic Pay with scale of Pay and Dearness Pay / Interim relief Total Emoluments
rate of increment other Allowances etc. (with break
up details)[16. A: Additional information, if any, relevant to the post you applied for
in support of your suitability for the post. (This among other things may
provide information with regard to (i) additional academic
qualifications, (ii) professional training and (iii) work experience over
land above prescribed in the Vacancy Circular / Advertisement)
|Note: Enclose a separate sheet, if the space is insufficient)
16. B: Achievements
The candidates are requested to indicate information with
regard to:
{i) | Research Publications and reports and special
projects
(ii) Awards/Scholarships/Official
Appreciation
(ii) Affiliation with the professional bodies /
institutions / societies and;
{iv) Patents registered under own name or achieved for
the organization
(v) Any research / innovative measure involving
official recognition
(vi) Any other information
(Note: Enclose a separate sheet, if space is insufficient)
17, Please state whether you are applying for deputation / Short Term
Contract.
(Candidates of Non-Government Organizations are eligible only for
Short Term Contract)
18. Whether belongs to SC/ST
I have carefully gone through the vacancy circular/advertisement and | am well aware that the
information furnished in the Curriculum Vitae duly supported by the documents in respect of Essential
Qualification Work Experience submitted by me will also be assessed by the Selection Committee at the
time of selection for the post. The information/details provided by me are correct and true to the best of my
knowledge and no material fact having a bearing on my selection has been suppressed/ withheld.
Date: (Signature of the Candidate)Certification by the Employer / Cadre Controlling Authority
The information / details provided in the above application by the applicant are true and
correct as per the facts available on records. He / she possesses educational qualifications and
experience mentioned in the vacancy circular. If selected, he / she will be relieved immediately.
2. Also certified that:
i) There is no vigilance or disciplinary case pending / contemplated against
(ii) His / Her integrity is certified.
(iii) His / Her CR Dossier in original is enclosed / photocopies of the ACR for the last
5 years duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary of the Govt. of India
or above are enclosed.
(iv) No major / minor penalty has been imposed on him / her during the last 10 years
Or A list of major/minor penalties imposed on him/her during the last 10 years is
enclosed (as the case may be)
Signatures
Employer / Cadre Controlling Authority with seal)The form of certificate to be produced by Candidates for claiming experience
(to be issued by the parent organization)
Experience Certificate
Letter Head of the institution / Issuing Authority
Telephone No.............00
Fax Nowe
Name of Organization
Address of the Organization
Dated.........cccu
This is to certify that Shri/Ms S/o, D/o, W/o Shri.
an employee of this Organization / Department-/ Ministry since..................:065
performed by him/her are as under:-
[Name of Post From To Total Nature of appointment Permanent, Regular,
held dd/mm/yy | dd/mm/yy period Temporary, Part-time, Contract, Guest,
dd/mm/yy Honorary etc.
@ @ 6} @ ®
Pay scale and Duties Performed / Place of Posting
last salary experience gained in brief in
drawn each post (please give
details. If need be, in
attached sheet)
6 a ®
2. It is certified that above facts and figures are true and based on service records available in our
organization / Department / Ministry.
Signature
Name of Competent Authority
Stamp of Competent Authority