Recruitment for the Post of Member, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

The Department of Consumer Affairs has announced a vacancy for the position of Member at the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), located in New Delhi. The NCDRC, established under the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, adjudicates consumer complaints at the national level. Below are the details of the vacancy, qualifications, application process, and other essential information.

Vacancy Details

Position	Location	Number of Vacancies
Member	New Delhi	02

Qualifications

As per Rule 3(12)(b) of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021, the candidate should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

1. Judge Criteria:
   • Must be or have been a Judge of a High Court, OR
   • Served as a District Judge or Additional District Judge for a combined period of 10 years.
2. Special Experience:
   • A person of integrity with not less than 25 years of professional experience in fields such as economics, business, commerce, law, finance, accountancy, public affairs, administration, or any related sector useful to the NCDRC.
3. Age Limit:
   • Must be at least 50 years of age as of the last date for submission of applications.

Selection Process

The Search-Cum-Selection Committee constituted under the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, will scrutinize applications for suitability based on qualifications and experience. The shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interaction, and the final selection will be based on overall evaluation.

Reappointment

Members of the NCDRC are eligible for reappointment following the same procedure as for the original appointment.

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Application Procedure

Candidates can submit their applications online from 17th September 2024 on the official portal of NCDRC:

• Website: https://jagograhakjago.gov.in/ncdrc
• Last Date for Submission: 16th October 2024

For Government Officers and employees working in PSUs, the application must be submitted through the proper channels, accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certificate from the employer, head of the office, or forwarding authority.
2. Clear copies of the ACR/APAR dossier for the past five years.
3. Vigilance clearance and Integrity certificate.
4. Statement regarding major or minor penalties imposed in the last ten years.

In case of retired officers, a No Inquiry Certificate from the last employer is mandatory.

Required Documents

For serving Government Officers and PSU employees, the following documents need to be submitted along with the application:

Document	Details
Certificate from Employer	Attested by head of office or forwarding authority
Photocopies of ACR/APAR (Last 5 Years)	Attested by Group A officer
Cadre Clearance	As applicable
Vigilance Clearance	From the CVO
Integrity Certificate	As per Annexure II
Statement of Penalties (if applicable)	Major/minor penalties over the past 10 years

Other Important Information

• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview or interaction.
• The Department reserves the right to cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, visit the official website of the Department of Consumer Affairs: consumeraffairs.nic.in.

FAQs

1. What is the last date for submitting the application?
   • The last date is 16th October 2024.
2. Who can apply for the post of Member, NCDRC?
   • Individuals who are judges or have relevant experience in law, economics, business, finance, or related fields with a minimum of 25 years of experience.
3. Is there an age limit for applying?
   • Yes, applicants must be at least 50 years old on the last date of application submission.
4. How will the selection process be conducted?
   • The selection process will include scrutiny of applications and personal interaction with shortlisted candidates.
5. Where can I apply for the position?
   • Applications can be submitted online at https://jagograhakjago.gov.in/ncdrc from 17th September 2024.

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