National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) Recruitment 2024: Deputation Vacancies

The National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has released a circular for deputation-based recruitment. This offers a golden opportunity for qualified officers to join NMET on a deputation basis for different roles in various divisions. The available posts span across project, monitoring, finance, and legal sectors.

Available Vacancies

The NMET is inviting applications for 11 different positions, primarily on deputation. Below is a summary of the vacancies:

Division	Designation	Pay Level	No. of Posts	Period of Deputation
Project Division	Director	L-13	01	5 years
	Sr. Geologist/Sr. Engineer/Sr. Geophysicist/Sr. Geochemist	L-11	02	4 years
Monitoring & Coordination Division	Joint Director	L-12	01	4 years
	Sr. Geologist/Sr. Engineer/Sr. Geophysicist/Sr. Geochemist	L-11	01	4 years
	Geologist/Engineer/Geophysicist/Geochemist	L-10	01	3 years
Finance and Accounts Division	Director	L-13	01	5 years
	Assistant Director (Finance)	L-10	01	3 years
	Accountant	L-6	01	3 years
Administration and Legal Division	Joint Director	L-12	01	4 years
	Assistant	L-6	01	3 years

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in these positions must fulfill the required deputation criteria. The key eligibility criteria are highlighted below:

1. Director (Level-13 in Pay Matrix)
   • Eligibility: Officers from Group A services or All India Services holding Level-13 in the parent cadre or department with a minimum of three years of experience in Ministries/Departments of Central/State Government, handling mines and minerals-related roles.
   • Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in Geosciences and 10 years of experience in mineral exploration.
   • Age Limit: The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years.
2. Sr. Geologist/Sr. Engineer/Sr. Geophysicist/Sr. Geochemist (Level-11)
   • Eligibility: Officers from Central Government services, State DMGs, or public sector undertakings.
   • Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in Geosciences and six years of experience in mineral exploration, with two years at Level-11.
   • Age Limit: 56 years as on the closing date.
3. Joint Director (Level-12)
   • Eligibility: Officers from the Central Government (All India Service/Central Services) with five years in Level-10 positions or equivalent.
   • Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in geosciences or Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering with three years of relevant experience.
   • Age Limit: 56 years.
4. Director (Finance) (Level-13)
   • Eligibility: Officers of the organized Group A services, with Level-13 in their cadre, with three years of experience handling finance and budget-related functions in the Central/State government.
   • Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in Commerce/MBA Finance and 10 years of experience in accounts and budgeting.
   • Age Limit: 56 years.
5. Accountant (Level-6)
   • Eligibility: Accountants from Central Government services or similar roles in State Government or public sector undertakings.
   • Educational Requirements: Degree in Commerce with two years of experience in accounts handling.
   • Age Limit: 56 years.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit their bio-data in the prescribed format along with necessary certificates (including Confidential Reports, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, etc.) through the proper channel. The completed application, along with annexures, should reach the Deputy Secretary & HoD, NMET by December 9, 2024.

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The full list of documents includes:

• Up-to-date Confidential Reports/Dossiers for the preceding five years
• Integrity Certificate
• Vigilance Clearance
• No Penalty Certificate for the last 10 years

Address:
Deputy Secretary & HoD
National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET)
Ministry of Mines, Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi – 110001
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 011-23381172

Conclusion

This recruitment offers a great opportunity for officers in Central/State government departments or public sector enterprises to serve with NMET on a deputation basis. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline, ensuring they meet the qualifications and deputation criteria outlined.

Click here for NMET Circular

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FAQs

1. What is the maximum age limit for deputation?
   The maximum age limit is 56 years as of the closing date of application submission.
2. What is the last date to apply?
   The last date to apply is December 9, 2024.
3. What documents are needed for the application?
   Bio-data, Confidential Reports, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and No Penalty Certificate.
4. Can the deputation period be extended?
   Yes, deputation can be extended up to 7 years based on the requirement and the NOC from the parent department.
5. Who can apply for the Sr. Geologist/Engineer roles?
   Officers working under Central Government, State DMGs, or Public Sector Enterprises with relevant experience can apply.