**Executive Summary**
This document is a vacancy circular from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Ministry of Civil Aviation, inviting applications for the engagement of one Consultant (Administration) at Section Officer/Under Secretary level or equivalent from retired Central Government personnel on a contractual basis. The last date for application submission is 30th November 2025. The initial period of engagement is one year or until a regular incumbent joins, whichever is earlier.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vacancy Details**
* One Consultant (Administration) position available.
* Open to retired Central Government personnel at Section Officer/Under Secretary level or equivalent.
* Engagement is purely on a contractual basis.
* Place of posting: New Delhi.
* Tenure: Initially for one year, extendable up to a maximum of five years from the date of superannuation or attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
* **Eligibility and Remuneration**
* Upper age limit: 63 years as on 01 Nov 2025.
* Remuneration will be regulated as per Department of Expenditure guidelines.
* Must have at least 05 years of experience in Administration under Central/State Government/ Ministry.
* Must be well conversant with Govt. of India Rules and Regulations.
* Must be Computer literate.
* **Application Process**
* Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
* Applications should reach AAIB by 30th November 2025.
* Applications can be submitted to the Receipt and DAK Section of AAIB or via email to dg.aaib-moca@gov.in.
* Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and intimated by email.
* **Terms and Conditions**
* The selected candidate will be required to join AAIB within the stipulated time from the date of receipt of the offer of appointment.
* Performance will be reviewed periodically, and the contract can be terminated summarily without notice if standards are not met.
* The contract can be terminated by either side with one month's notice or pay in lieu thereof.
* Consultants must maintain absolute integrity and devotion to duty and avoid any activity that adversely affects the functioning of the AAIB.
* Consultants must not engage in trade union activities.
* The Consultant is entitled to 18 days of leave per year calculated on a pro rata basis.
* **Duties and Responsibilities**
* Administrative work, including maintenance of Service Book, pay fixation, joining formalities, leave records, and creation/modification of Recruitment Rules.
* Parliament work, including preparation of replies for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha questions and assurances.
* VIP/PMO references, RTI matters, and coordination and welfare activities.
* Other miscellaneous work, including creation of new files (both e-office and physical), management of technical and administrative files, and preparation of meeting notices.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder**: Retired Central Government Personnel
**Impact**: Provides an opportunity for re-employment in a consultant role.
**Action Required**: Submit the application in the prescribed format before 30th November 2025, ensuring all required documents and information are included.
**Stakeholder**: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
**Impact**: Fills a temporary need for a Consultant (Administration).
**Action Required**: Scrutinize applications, shortlist candidates, conduct interviews, and select a suitable candidate.
Key Entities Referenced
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) : An attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation responsible for investigating aircraft accidents and incidents.
Ministry of Civil Aviation : The government ministry under which the AAIB operates; the vacancy relates to consultant positions within the AAIB under this ministry.
New Delhi : The location of the AAIB headquarters and the place of posting for the consultant position.
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance : The Ministry of Finance Department that sets guidelines for remuneration and allowances for the consultant position.
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File No. A-12024/16/2019-AAIB
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BUREAU
3 Floor, ‘B’ Block
Udaan Bhawan,
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Near Jor Bagh Metro
‘Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi-1 10003,
Date: 14* Novemb2e0r25
VACANCY CIRCULAR
‘Subject: Inviting applications for engagement of ONE Consultants at Section Officer/Unier Secretary level from
retired Central Goverment personnel inthe Aireraft Accklent Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Ministry
‘of Chil Aviation purely on a Contractual bass-reg.
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), an attached Office under Ministry of Civil
Aviation invites applications for engagement of one Consultant (Administration) at Seetion Oficer/
‘Under Secretary leveolr equivalent ‘tom retired Central Government personnel at 7 CPC Pay level of
8/9/ 10/ 11 in the prescribed form for engagement purely on contractual basis, The engagement will be
tally fora period of one yeaorr till regular incumbent joiorn unstil further orders, whichever is earlier.
After engagement on contract basis, the performance, skills, knowiedge ofthe jab assigned, health etc.
will be evaluated at the AAIB from time o time. In the eveof fnailture to meet the required standards of
skills, duties and conditiaot nansy poinoft t ime; AAIB reserves its righttso terminate the contract/services
summarily without any note,
2. There will bes continuous review oft he performance of the incumbent und subsequent extension
ieny, will be decided on the basis ofr equirement and outcome ofthe review. The total period of contenct
including period of extension, if any, shall not exceed five years from the date of superannuation of at
attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. However, completion of the period of contrat will not
confer any tight for further extension, regularization, seniority, permanency or any other benefit etc
3. The application inthe prescribed form from the eligible and interested candidates should reach the
Receipt and DAK Section of AAIB or through e-mail ons. oah-miosa@20% in latest by 30% November
2028. Applications received after te closing date or, otherwise found incomplete, or notin the prescribed
form will not be considered.
4, AAIB would scrutinize the applications. Only those candidates meeting the requirements of AAIB.
will be shortlisted and called for interview. Shortlisted candidates for interview would be intimated by
‘email, No TA/DA wilbe l admissible for attending interview. The selected candidates will be required to
join AAIB within the stipulated time from the date of rceipt ofo ffer of appointment letter, filing which
their selection shall be treated as cancelled without any further communication,
5. The place of posting will be New Delhi. The consultant, if required to proceed on tours to any
place in India in connection with any work assigned by the AAIB, shall have entitlements of the
Government officers at the level of Under Secretary or as per extant instructions of the Depastinent of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
Pag1 oef9‘Canvassing by candidates in any manner will invite disqualification of their eandidature
Eligibility Criteria is encloseadt Annexure-A.
‘Terms and Congitions are enclosed at AnnexureB.
Application Form is enclosed at Annexure ~ C.
Director/ Head of Office
Page 20°ANNEXURE
3 Post | Total | Uppe | Remuneration Eligibility Criteria
No. No.of | rage | (Per Month) (Qualifiestions/Experience)
post__ Limit
1 /Consultant= 01 | 63 | Will be Essential
emit years | regulated as
on) son |per Dept of © Should have retired from the post of SOY
OL | Expenditure Under Secretary or equivalent from any Central
Nev. ]OM Ne 3) Govemnen Ministy/Depunmen, Including Ex
25/2020. Servicemen,
EAA dated
19Dec20 |» Atleast 05. years of Experience in|
| Adminisiation under Cental/State Goverament|
Ministry at tho level of Section Offcertinder
Secretary (equivalent) at Level 8a 11 as per 7® CPC
| and well conversant with Govt. of india Rules and
Regulations
Computer Literac
Ability 0 use MS Office and otber applications for
drafting Notes and Presentations and carrying out day
to day dutics. Conversant with working in E-oflice
module for file submission,
‘Joh Profile & Duties: Consultant (Administration)
2) Administrative Work:
Maintenance of Service Book Pay fuation ofthe Offices; Joning formalties of Officers joininogn Dept
Notification of the Officers pining the Office on Depstation; Leave Records ofthe Officials; Request ofthe Officers for |
higher edueation and nermission for private vis abroad: Creation/maditicaotf itohne Recruitment Rules
b) Parlement Work:
Preparation of replfeyr Lok Sabha ard Rajya Sabha questlors; Preparation of assurances reply |
<)__ VP/PMO References
Preparaotf iroepn of VIP and PMO references
6) RTI Matters:
Preparing repolf RyT received: Preparing repefl tyhe RT appeals
7 Ip leneC ro ao trd ii on na t oi fo n v aa rn id ou W se l pf lar ee s and maminaion of redl ofices; Oban of seer! importat doe and)|
ommurizthae tsmie nt g3 the oficers
1) Other Miscellaneous Work
Creaof tnewo finles in e-fice; Creation of physic! fles; Manageofm teechnnictal and administrative fles; Preparation
cof meeting notice and organ zing meetings.
Paze3 0f9GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BUREAU
3" Floor, “B* Block
‘Udaan Bhawan,
Ministry of Civil Aviation
‘Near Jor Bagh Metro
‘Aurobindo Marg.
‘New Dethi-110003
Date: 14% November 2025
AND CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT OF RETIREGD OVT EMPLOYEE AS.
a 1ON) PU i
IN ;ATION BUREAU
TENURE,
11 The tenure ofthe consultawniltl be fo a period of one year from the date of assumption of the
charge of till regular incumbem(s) join(s) or uml further orders, whichever is earlier. The
‘appointment shal be subject w dhe Performance Assessment from time to time.
12. After engagement on purely contract basis, the performance, skills, knowledge of the job
assiencd, health ete. will be evaluated at AAIB from time to time. In the event of failure to mest
the required standards of performance skills, duties and conditions at any point of time, Aircraft
‘Accident investigation Burena (AAIB) reserees its rights to terminate the contract/services
ssummaarily without any notice.
13. There will be a review of the performance of the incumbent after one year and depending
‘om the raquirement, subsequent continuation /extension ofc ontrac, if any, will be decided om the
basis of outcome of the review. The contract can be extended for a maximum of four years beyond
the original contact period of one year. The total period ofc ontrac including extension, if any,
Shall not exceed five years from the date of superannuation or atlaining the age of 65 years,
Sthichover is earlier. However, completioonf the period of contract will not confer any right for
Turter extension, regularization, seniority, permanency or any other benefit te
14. Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 1.2 above, the contract can be terminated by the
either side, by giving a one-month notice or pay in ieu thereof. Further, the AATB reserveitss right
{o reject the notice of termiaation of contract in public interest or for exigencies ofw ork,
NATURE OF DUTIES
2. The duties and responsibilities shall bess deseribed in the "Jb Profile and Duties" given in
Apnewure A.
22. Inaddition, any other duties and responsibi sin pubic interest and in exigencof iweorsk
can be assigned by AAIB,
PLACE OF DUTY
3.1 The place of appointment shall be the Headquarters of Aircraft Accident Investigation
Bureau (AAIB), New Delhi
32 ‘The consultant, if required to proceed on tours to any place in India in connection with any
‘work assigned by the AAIB, shal be as per the entitlements ofthe Government officers at the evel
Pepe dofof Under Secretary or as per extant instructions of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
Finance.
WORKING HOURS
4.1. Working hours shall be in accordance with the orders of the Government of India on the
subject from time to time or working hours of AATB. They shall mark their attendance in BAS
system mandatorly and failing which may result in deduction of remuneration
42. The Consmayu bel retquiead ino wtork on extended working houor sin weekenodr isn
holidays, if so required by the circumstances or exigencies of woek, in public interest. For the
extendedh ours of work including weekendansd holidays, they sal not be entitled for any overtime
allowor aconmpecnseat ion forthe same.
REMUNERATION / FEE
5.1 During the period of contract, the Consultant shall be paid a fixed remuner as per
{guidelines given in DaE OM 3-25/2020-F.1ILA dated 09 December 2020 or any sidelines issued
by Govt ofI ndia in this regard from time to time.
52 ‘No Work No Pay’ will be applicable during the pend ofe ngagement.
5.3 The remunerations shall he peid by direct hank transfer/Account Payee Cheque or by any
‘other menns, as may be decided by the Governmefrnotm time to time.
54. Taxeass levied by the Government shbae delduclted at source from the remanerations due
to the Consultant.
5.5 __ Inthe event of completion ort erminationo f the contracbty either side, they shall be required
{o refund / ream any dues, or any item or equipment issuetdo hinvner for oflicial work. lathe
eveofn etny dispute the decision of the DG, AAIB shall be final and binding and consultant shall
‘ot have eny claim in this regard.
ALLOWANCES / FACILITIES.
6.1 Allowancwelsl be given as per guidelines contained in Ministry of Finanee, Department of
Expenditure’s OM 3-25/2020-F.IITA dated 09 December 2020 or any guidelines issued by Govt
of india i this regard from time to time.
DEDUCTIONS.
71 AAIB shall not be responsible for non-statutory deductions like insurance premium ete. It
shall be responsibility of the consultant to keep hisher insurance current.
LEAVE
8.1 The leave entitlement wil be governed ss per Ministry of Finance, Department of
Expenditure OM No. 3-28/2020 ~ ELIA dated 9 December 2020 or any guidelines ieaed by
Govt of indian this rar. The Consultant shall nt be eed o any remuneration for the period
afa bsence beyond 18 days calculated on pro rata basis. Any un-aiadleeve dating a year sal
tneontu rbee. cAarArTieBd wfoourlwadr db et of enee xwto ctalienndiare y tehea orsre rwviilcle sn oitn qcuaaslei fcyo nfsourl teanncta srhemmaeinnts aatb tsheen te nfdor omfo trhee
than 15 days beyond she etd eavei n a calendar year.
8.2__In the event of absence on the ground of sickness (for more than 03 days), the Consultant
shall be requized to submit a medical and fimess certificate,
8.3. Station Leave Permission shall be mandatory before leaving the station, even ona holiday,
CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE
9.1 ‘The Corsaltant should maintain absolute integrity and devotion 10 duty at all times and
should not indulge in any activity which adversely affect the functioning of the AAIB or
Pageofs 8Government of India in any manner wbatsoever. The Consultant shall
‘conduct good characte, proper discipline and utmost gender sensitization, failing which, an
‘appropriate action shal be takeans per extant guideline / instructions.
9.2 Being on contract service of AAtThe Boffi,cer shall not participate directly or indirect
‘any form of manner whatsoever, in trade union activities, which may render hindrance in or
‘betacies in discharging the assigned work or violates any of the Govemment Acts, Rules or
Regulations or Onlers issued fom time to time. He shall be liable for suitable action in case of
violation,
9.3 During the period of histher engagement with AATB, he/she shall not engage in any
employment elsewhere.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
10.1. The individual (includinangy member(s) of his/her family®) who witos apphly forthe post
‘of Consultant in AAon IcontBract basis shall not have any kind ofc onflict of interest which may
ise due to hivher (inclading aay member(s) of hisher family*) involvement in
fnanagementoperation of AATB which may affect the decision making in AAIB, for the period of
list thee(O3) years|.* Members off amily” i relation to a consultant include the wife or husband,
‘son or daughter, parens, brothers or sisters or any person the Consultant oF not.
cn SECRECY CLAUSE
11.1 All information, documents, drawing ete. whether in physical form or in electronic form
shall be of proprietary ownership ofthe AAIB and he_she shail not disclose the same to any person
for persons or Fitms ete. unless required to do so in due discharge of his official duties with prior
permission/approval
12. GENERAL
121 Thi individual shall ensure that all documentation, information and credentials presented to
the AAIB in suppoofr hits candidature for the employment are authentic and both parties agree that
jathe event of ihe same being found false, fabricated or tempered with, the AAIB reserveitss right
to summarily terminate the contract'services ex-pats.
13. MODIFICATIONS OF THE CONTRACT
13 The terms and conditions of this offer may be altered or modified by the AAIB in public
interest without any prior notice in accordance with the policy of the Government of India.
13.2 The Terms so modified shall also become a part ofthe contract,
14, ‘Notwithstanding any terms aad corsitions ofc ontact with AAIB, inthe event of involvement in
any hind ofa ct which is detsimental o public safety and national security and i the event of arrest
ty police or any suck authority for involvement in. any offenee, contract appointment with AAIB
Shalt stand utomaticllyterainated imespective of any provisions in the Terms and Conditions of
engagement
Pag6 oef 8I Pal
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT (ADMINISTRATION)
ON PURELY CONTRACT BASIS
IN
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BUREAU (AAIB), MoCA
FI “BY .N BHAWAN, NEAR JOR BAGH METRO,
AUROBINDO MARG NEW DELHI-110003,
[N ote1. :Ap plication (preferabiy typed) should be sent onlyi n the preseribe|d
format supported by slt-attsted copies of etimonias fing which the |
‘applwiillc bea retjeciteod onut rightly. ie
2 Fllup all the columns exeept those, which are not applicable ee
3 Application received after the lst date ofr eceipt of application shall fowereoh
bbe summarily rejected.
1. Position applied for
2. Name in fl:
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3, Father'susband’s Name:
4. (4)Dof aBitt e(in figure:
® ‘Age ason (éate of publication of advt) Yeurs_Months Days
5. Date ofre(leiasec taech rmetireenennt ontd)
6. Whatherbelongs to SC/STIOBCaCtePgy WIf yDes,I plaEte WspeScify the Category
7. Gender (MaleFemale re
8. Marital Strus: Marie ‘UnmarDrivieresed e!s. (Ske out whichnoet avpieer)
9. Natonaiy
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13, PAN No
14, Aadtar No:
15, Particuloafr lsl examination passed and degree and technical qualifobitacinead tcoimmoencninsg fem
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Page BcfDECLARATION:
1 CERTIFY THAT ‘THE — FOREGOING
INFORMATION IS CORRECT AND COMPLETE 10 THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND
BELIEF AND NOTHING HAS BEEN CONCEALED/DISTORTED. IF AT ANY TIME | AM
FOUND TO HAVE CONCEALED / DISTORTED ANY MATERIAL INFORMATION, MY
APPOINTMENT SHALL BE LIABLE TO BE SUMMARILY TERMINATED WITHOUT ANY
NOTICE.
Signature ofthe Applicant
teshect, whereever nevessiy. if the spacies insuicent,
+ The pasting will bo in Delhi
* Original Certificates / Docursents would be required to be produced atthe time of interview.
Dare:
Place: Signature of he Applicant
Documents to be attached (sclf-attested)
|) Documents Supporting Educational Qualifications
li) Self-attested experience certificates (including the Experience letter from the current
ploaf wocrkieng)
Iil) Retirement order and Pension Payment Order (PPO)
Iw) Last Pay Certificate (LPC)
VW) Asdbaar Card
wi) PAN Card
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