National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has released a notification inviting applications from retired Executive Engineers of CPWD for engagement as Senior Technical Consultants on a contractual basis. A total of 05 vacancies are available for experienced Civil Engineers. The engagement will be at the NESTS Office, New Delhi, and the last date to apply is 13 November 2025.
Last Date to Apply: 13 November 2025
NESTS Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Organization: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
Under: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Post Name: Senior Technical Consultant
No. of Posts: 05
Job Type: Contract Basis
NESTS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Should not have attained 62 years as on the closing date.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E/B.Tech/AMIE Section A & B)
Must have retired as Executive Engineer (Level 11 or above) from CPWD.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be calculated by deducting the pension from the basic pay drawn at the time of retirement.
For retirees under NPS, 30% of last basic pay will be deducted to arrive at the fixed monthly amount.
Transport Allowance as applicable at the time of retirement will be admissible.
Period of Engagement
Initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance and requirement.
No extension beyond 65 years of age.
Selection Procedure
Shortlisting based on experience and qualification.
Final selection through evaluation of shortlisted candidates.
Work Location
Joint Commissioner (NESTS)
Gate No. 5, Jeevan Tara Building,
Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001
Leave Entitlement:
Consultants will be entitled to paid leave of 1.5 days per completed month of service.
Accumulation of leave beyond the calendar year is not allowed.
In exceptional cases, consultants may be called on holidays or after office hours — no extra pay will be given.
Confidentiality Clause:
The consultant shall maintain strict confidentiality of all official information and data.
No part of data, document, or information collected during engagement shall be published, reproduced, or shared with any third party without written approval of NESTS.
All records and materials must be handed over to NESTS at the end of the contract.
Termination Clause:
Consultant may resign with one month’s notice or remuneration in lieu thereof.
NESTS reserves the right to terminate the contract anytime without assigning any reason.
Scope of Work (Key Responsibilities):
Provide technical assistance to the NESTS Civil Division.
Conduct site inspections of EMRS projects.
Ensure compliance with engineering and Government of India standards.
Coordinate with CPWD, PSUs, and State Government agencies.
Prepare and maintain technical files and reports.
Participate in meetings and prepare technical presentations.
Any other duty assigned by the competent authority.
How to Apply NESTS Retired Executive Engineer Recruitment 2025
1. Download the official application form (Annexure-III) from the NESTS website:
2. Fill in all details carefully and attach self-attested copies of required documents such as:
Aadhaar, PAN, PPO
Educational certificates
Experience proof
Last Pay Certificate
APAR/ACAR of last 2 years
3. Place the completed application in a sealed cover superscribed:
4. Send by post to:
Gate No. 5, Jeevan Tara Building,
Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001
5. The application must reach the office on or before 13/11/2025.
Important Notes
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the selection process.
The engagement will be purely contractual and does not confer any right for permanent appointment.
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💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs invites applications from retired Executive Engineers of CPWD for engagement as Senior Technical Consultants on contract. Total vacancies: 05.
Retired CPWD officers who served as Executive Engineer (Level 11 or above) with a degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech/AMIE Section A & B).
Applicants should not have attained 62 years as on the closing date. No extension beyond 65 years.
Fixed monthly amount = Last Basic Pay − Basic Pension. For NPS retirees, 30% of last basic pay is deducted to arrive at the fixed monthly amount. Transport Allowance admissible as per last entitlement. No DA/HRA or accommodation.
Initial engagement for 1 year, extendable/curtailed as per performance and requirement. Full-time duty from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (working days), with a 30-minute lunch break. Services may be required on holidays without extra remuneration.
1.5 days paid leave per completed month of service. Accumulation beyond the calendar year is not allowed.
Applications will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience. Consultants will be selected from the shortlisted candidates.
Submit the prescribed application (Annexure-III) in a sealed cover superscribed:
Last date: 13 November 2025.
Gate No. 5, Jeevan Tara Building,
Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001
Self-attested copies of: Aadhaar, PAN, PPO; Essential educational certificates; Post-qualification experience certificate; Last Pay Certificate; Last 2 years APAR/ACAR; Service/ID proof showing retirement date; Complete CV.
Consultants must maintain strict confidentiality of official data; records must be handed over on exit. Resignation requires one month’s notice (or pay in lieu). NESTS may terminate the contract at any time without assigning reasons.