**Executive Summary**
This circular, dated November 7, 2025, announces the National Mineral Exploration & Development Trust's (NMEDT) invitation for applications from retired Government servants to serve as consultants (PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA) on a contract basis. The deadline for application submission is November 17, 2025, by 5:00 PM. Interested applicants must follow the specified application procedure.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose and Scope:**
* NMEDT, under the Ministry of Mines, seeks to engage retired Government employees as consultants.
* The positions available are Consultant (PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA).
* There is 1 vacancy.
* **Engagement Terms:**
* Initial engagement is for one year, extendable based on requirement and performance.
* The term cannot extend beyond 5 years post-superannuation.
* Job location is New Delhi area.
* Terms and conditions (remuneration, eligibility, leave, etc.) are governed by Department of Expenditure O.M. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 and detailed in Annexure-I.
* NMEDT reserves the right to accept or reject applications.
* Engagement is contractual, not re-employment.
* **Eligibility Criteria (Annexure-I):**
* Applicants must be under 63 years of age on the closing date of application.
* Applicants should have knowledge of computer applications like MS Word and Excel.
* Applicants should have retired from a PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA position in a Central Government Ministry/Department, PSU, Autonomous Body or University.
* Applicants should possess good communication, interpersonal, stenography skills, and expertise in office procedure.
* **Remuneration and Taxation (Annexure-I):**
* Fixed monthly payment calculated as: Last Pay Drawn (Basic Pay) - Basic Pension + Transport Allowance (applicable at the time of retirement).
* Remuneration remains unchanged during the contract.
* Payment requires a satisfactory performance certificate.
* Income tax or other taxes will be deducted at source.
* **Application Process:**
* Interested persons must submit their application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) with a Non-disclosure Undertaking (Annexure-III).
* The application should be addressed to: The Director (Projects) & HOD, NMEDT, Room no. 326, F -Wing, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.
* The deadline for receipt of applications is 17.11.2025 upto 05.00 PM.
* **Confidentiality (Annexure-I):**
* The Intellectual Property Right (IPR) of data collected remains with NMEDT.
* Consultants cannot disclose data or information without written consent.
* Consultants must sign a non-disclosure undertaking (Annexure-III).
* **Termination of Agreement (Annexure-I):**
* NMEDT may terminate the contract under specific conditions, including unsatisfactory work, lack of integrity, or inability to address assigned work.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Retired Government Employees**
* **Impact:** Opportunity for engagement as consultants with NMEDT.
* **Action Required:**
* Determine eligibility based on the criteria outlined in the circular.
* Prepare and submit the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) along with required documents before the deadline.
* Sign and submit the Non-disclosure Undertaking (Annexure-III).
**Stakeholder: National Mineral Exploration & Development Trust (NMEDT)**
* **Impact:** Ability to augment its workforce with experienced professionals on a contractual basis.
* **Action Required:**
* Receive and process applications.
* Evaluate candidates and select consultants.
* Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of engagement.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Mines**
* **Impact:** Oversight of NMEDT's consultant engagement process.
* **Action Required:**
* Upload the circular on the Ministry of Mines website (Director, NIC).
Key Entities Referenced
National Mineral Exploration & Development Trust (NMEDT): A non-profit autonomous body under the Ministry of Mines, issuing the circular for engaging retired government servants as consultants.
Ministry of Mines: The ministry under which NMEDT operates, and whose website this circular is to be uploaded to.
Department of Expenditure O.M. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA: A referenced document that regulates the terms and conditions for the engagement of consultants.
New Delhi: Job location for the consultant position.
No. 1l3lL|2O2S-NMET
Government of India
Ministry of Mines
National Mineral Exploration & Development Trust
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Room no. 326,F wing, udyog Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110011
Dated: 07 .LI.2025.
CIRCULAR
Subject: Engagement of a Retired Government Senrant as Consultant (PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/
pS/pA/) on contract basis in National Mineral Exploration & Development Trust (NMEDTI -
reg.
The National Mineral Exploration & Development Trust, a non-profit autonomous body,
und.er Ministry of Mines, GoI invites applications from willing and eligible retired Government
employees for their engagement as consultant on contractual basis in NMEDT. The number of
vacancies to be engaged as Consultant (PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA) is 01(one).
2. The engagement shall be initially for a period of one (01) year, which may be extended or
curtailed as per the requirement and satisfactory performance of the Consultant. The term of
appointment shall not be extended beyond 5 years after superannuation. The job location shall be
New Delhi area.
3. The terms & cond.itions for engagement of such Consultantvw. remuneration, eligibility, leave,
working hours etc. shall be regulated by the Department of Expenditure O.M. No. 3-2512020-
E.IIIA dated Og.I2.2O2O. The detailed Terms and Conditions of the engagement are mentioned in
Annexure-1.
4. The NMEDT reserves the right to accept, or reject in part or in full any or all the responses
without assigning any reason whatsoever.
5. The retired. Government servant engaged as Consultant (PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA) shall
continue to d.raw pension and Dearness Relief on pension during the period of his engagement as
Consultant. The engagement as Consultant shall not be considered as a case of re-employment.
6. The interested. persons must submit their application in the prescribed format (Annexure-
II) along with Non-disclosure Undertaking (Annexure-Ill), as enclosed herewith, addressed to:-
The Director (Projects) & HoD, NMEDT, Room no. 326, F -Wing, Udyog Bhawan, New
Delhi-11OO11
7 . The last date for receipt of applications, inthe prescribed format is 17.LL.2O25 upto O5.OO
PM. Applications received after due date /time and without supporting documents will not be
considered.
(Geetika Sharma)
Director (Projects)& HoD, NMEDT
Tele: OLL-23381172
To,
1. Director, NIC for uploading the circular on website of Ministry of Mines.
2. Officer i/c website of DoPT, GSI & NMEDT (with request to upload the circular on their
websites).
Copy for information to:
1. DG. NMEDT.ANNEXURF-I
Terms and Conditions
1. Eligibility:
1.1 The applicant should not have attained the age of 63 years on the closing date of applications
and should be in good health for discharging his/her official duties effectively.
1.2 The applicant should have fair knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel
and Power Point etc.
1.3 The applicant should have retired from the post of PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA etc. from a
Central Government Ministry /Department, PSU/ Autonomous Body/University. The applicant should
have good communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of Stenography in English/Hindi and
should be well conversant with noting/drafting.
1.4 The applicant should have expertise in oflice procedure etc.
2. Engagement:
2.I The engagement of Consultant (PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA) will be purely on contract basis and
will not confer and right for regular appointment in NMEDT.
3. IVorking Hours and Leave:
3.1 The Consultant shall be required to observe the normal office timings and may also be called
upon to attend the office on Saturday, Sunday or any holiday in case of exigencies or work.
3.2 Paid leave of absence may be allowed at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
Accumulation of leave beyond a calendar year will not be allowed.
4. Rerpuneration & Tax Deduction at Source:
4.1 The consultant shall be paid a fixed monthly amount calculated as under:
Last Pay Drawn (Basic Payl - Basic Pension + Transport Nlowance (applicable at the time of
retirement)
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The amount of remuneration so fixed shall remain unchanged for the term of contract. Release of
monthly remuneration is subject to production/ submission of satisfactory performance certificate from
the concerned controlling officer.
4.2 The Income Tax or any other tax will be deducted at source as per Government instructions.
5. Confidentially of data and documents:
5.1 The Intellectual Property Right (IPR) of the data collected as well as deliverables produced for the
NMEDT/ organization shall remain with the NMEDT.
5.2 No one shall utilize or publish or disclose or part with, to a third party, any part of the data or
statistics or proceedings or information collected for the purpose of his assignment or during the course
of assignment for the NMEDT without the express written consent of the NMEDT.
5.3 The Consultant would be required to sign a non- disclosure undertaking as per Annexure-Ill.
6. Conflict of Interest:
6.1 The Consultant shall in no case represent or give opinion or advice to others in any matter which
is averse to the interest of the NMEDT/ Organization nor will he indulge in any activity outside the terms
of the contractual assignment.
. Termination of Agreement:
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The NMEDT may terminate the contract to which these terms apply if: -
i. The Consultant is unable to address the assigned work.
ii. Quality of the assigned work is not to the satisfaction of the Controlling Officer/ Competent
Authority in the NMEDT. i
iii. The consultant is found lacking in honesty and integrity.
iv. The Competent Authority in the NMEDT may terminate the contract at any time without giving
any notice and also wittfout assigning any reason.ANNEXURE.II
Application for engagement as Consultant (PSO/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS/PA) on contract
basis in NMEDT w.r.t. the Circular dated 07.11.2025
Name
Passport Size
Photograph
Mother's/ Father's/ Husband's Name
Date of Birth
Address for Correspondence
Permanent Address
Contact No./Mobile No.
Email ID
E ducatio nal/Technical
Qualification(sJ
Details of
Experience to be
Attached in proforma appended as
"APPENDIX".
Post held on retirement
Date of retirement and name of the
office where the officer was last
working. Enclose the copy of PPO.
Special Achievement (if any) along
with supporting documents.
Any other relevant information [use a
separate sheet, if necessary)
The information furnished above is true. I have carefully read the terms and
conditions mentioned in Annexure - I and they are acceptable to me. I certify that no
disciplinaqy proceedings are pending against D€r as on date.
Date: Signature of the ApplicantANNEXURE-III
NON.DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING
To,
The Director Genera-,
National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMEDT),
Ministry of Mines, New Delhi.
Sir.
I hereby undertal<e
a) to treat all the information that come to my knowledge as part of my duties in
NMEDT as confidential information and keep it strictly confidential.
b) not to sell, trade, publish or otherwise disclose to any one in any manner
whatsoever including by means of reproduction either in physical, hardcopy,
digital or in electronic format.
c) to hold such confidential information in trust dnd confidence both during and after
the terms of my engagement.
d) not to engage in any other employment/ occupation/ consultancy or any other
activity during my engagement with National Mineral Exploration and
Development Trust which would otherwise conflict with my obligations towards
National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust.
e) to abide by data securit5r policy and related guidelines issued by National Mineral
Exploration and Development Trust '
0 not to resort any corrupt practices in any aspect and at any stage during the tenure
of engagement.
g) to 'rnaintain highest standards of ethics & integrity during the period of
engagement as consultant.
2. In the event of my termination of employment for any reason whatsoever, I shall
promptly surrender and deliver to the NMEDT any' 'cecords/ material, equipment,
documents or data which is of confidential nature.
3. I shall keep NMEDT informed of any change in my address or contact details
during the period of my engagement.
4. I understand that I can be terminated at any point of time for breach of the above
conditions and can be proceeded against under the relevant laws for tJ:e time being in
force.
5. For the purpose of this undertaking, Confidential Information means any such
information received from any source, whether in physical, electronic or. in digital format.
Yours faithfully,
Signature
Name:
Address & Phone no.
DateAPPENDIX
Detail of Experience
Period Name of Post held and Remuneration Description of
Office/Organization (Pay Band with Grade duties performed
Pay /Level of pay in pay
Matrix, if applicable)
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atq:
llame /Signature: