ORGI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 26 Assistant Registrar General, Research Officer and More Posts

Serving officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, recognized universities, recognized research institutions, public sector undertakings and statutory or autonomous bodies can apply for 26 posts on deputation (including short term contract) in the Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi. The posts are 1 Assistant Registrar General (Map), 12 Research Officer (Map), 3 Research Officer (Drawing), 1 Research Officer (Language)/Linguist and 9 Map Analyst, with pay from Level-8 to Level-12 and an initial term of 3 years. Applications in the Annexure-II proforma must be forwarded through proper channel within 60 days of the circular being published in Rozgar Samachar/Employment News.

ORGI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the stages of the selection process.

About ORGI

The Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI) is an office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It is located at Janganana Bhawan, Tower-A, 2/A, Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110011. Its head is the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, and its offices named in the circular include the Map Division, the Language Division and the Directorates of Census Operations.

Vacancy Details

The circular advertises 26 posts across five posts. The pay of each post is shown below.

Who Can Apply

All the posts are open to officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, recognized universities, recognized research institutions, public sector undertakings and statutory or autonomous bodies or organisations. Officers of Semi Government organisations may also apply, but only for Research Officer (Language)/Linguist. The application proforma states that only officers under the Central or State Government are eligible for deputation, and that candidates of non-Government organisations are eligible only for short-term contract.

Each post needs two things: (a) the service condition for that post in the parent cadre or department, and (b) the essential educational qualification and experience. The essential educational qualification for each post is shown below.

Assistant Registrar General (Map)

• Service: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) five years' service in the grade, rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis, in Level-11 of the pay matrix (Rs.67700-208700) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Experience (essential): ten years' experience in Geographic Information System or Remote Sensing or Research in the field of Geography or Cartography from the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations or autonomous body or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or recognised University or recognised research institution.
• Desirable: Doctorate Degree in Geography from a recognised University or institution.

Research Officer (Map)

• Service: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) two years' service in the grade, rendered after appointment on a regular basis, in posts in Level-9 of the pay matrix (Rs.53100-167800); or (iii) four years' service in Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100); or (iv) five years' service in Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400), or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Experience (essential): three years' work or research or teaching experience in Geographic Information System or Remote Sensing in the field of Geography or Cartography from Central Government or State Governments or Union territories or Universities or recognised research institutions or public sector undertakings or statutory bodies or autonomous organisations.

Research Officer (Drawing)

• Service: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) two years' service in the grade, rendered after appointment on a regular basis, in posts in Level-9 of the pay matrix (Rs.53100-167800); or (iii) four years' service in Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100), or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Experience (essential): three years' work or research or teaching experience in Geographic Information System or Remote Sensing in the field of Geography or Cartography from Central Government or State Governments or Union territories Administrations or recognised universities or recognised research institutions or public sector undertakings or Statutory bodies or autonomous organisations.

Research Officer (Language)/Linguist

• Service: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) two years' service in the grade, rendered after appointment on a regular basis, in posts in Pay Band-2 (Rs.9300-34800) and Grade Pay of Rs.4800; or (iii) three years' service in posts in Pay Band-2 (Rs.9300-34800) and Grade Pay of Rs.4600, or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Experience (essential): three years' experience in research or teaching in the field of Linguistics from any Central Government or State Governments or Union Territories or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organisations.
• Service counted from before 1 January 2006, or from before the date the Sixth Central Pay Commission pay structure was extended, is treated as service in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale. This does not apply where more than one pre-revised scale was merged into one grade, and the benefit extends only to posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Map Analyst

• Service: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) two years' regular service in the grade, rendered after appointment on regular basis, in posts in Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department.
• Qualification and experience (essential): (i) the Master's Degree or Bachelor degree shown in the table, and (ii) two years' experience in the field of Computer Assisted Cartography or Geographic Information System for the production, printing or publishing of maps through digital or paper modes in Central Government or State Governments or Union territories Administrations or Universities or recognised research institutions or public sector undertakings or statutory bodies or autonomous organisations.
• OR (iii): Diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture Assistantship from recognised University or institution with four years' experience in the same field of Computer Assisted Cartography or Geographic Information System, in the same types of organisations.

Age Limit and Other Conditions for All Posts

• The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) is not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation (including short term contract). Deputationists are not eligible for appointment by promotion.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check Annexure-I of the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• The pay of the selected officer will be regulated under the Department of Personnel and Training's O.M.No.16/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time.
• Posts are filled by deputation (including short term contract) initially for 3 (three) years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• The period of deputation (including short-term contract) also counts any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment, in the same or another organisation or department of the Central Government. For Research Officer (Map), Research Officer (Drawing), Research Officer (Language)/Linguist and Map Analyst, this total shall ordinarily not exceed three years. For Assistant Registrar General (Map), Annexure-I says it shall ordinarily not exceed four years.

ORGI Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Assistant Registrar General (Map)

• Assist the Deputy Registrar General (Map) in administration, planning, programme monitoring, and reforms.
• Prepare implementation plans, monitor execution, and ensure timely completion of mapping programmes, application of cartographic techniques.
• Supervise Senior Research Officer(s) (Map) and provide technical guidance for Policy and Standards implementation.
• Monitor development, maintenance, and quality assurance of geospatial databases and map products.
• Coordinate Web/mobile application deployments, manpower allocation, capacity building, technical reviews, and institutional strengthening.
• Recommend technical standards, SOPs, manuals, and quality assurance protocols for geospatial data related work.
• Coordinate with Central Ministries, Government bodies, ORGI Divisions and Directorates, on technical and administrative matters.
• Review proposals for procurement and modernization of GIS software, hardware, and map printing infrastructure.
• Supervise preparation of reports, guidelines, official communications, and responses to Rajbhasha, Parliament and RTI matters (if any).
• Support budget planning, programme monitoring, and policy implementation for the Map Division.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Registrar General (Map) or Competent Authority.

Research Officer (Map) and Research Officer (Drawing)

• Overall In-charge of the Map Section in DCO and report to SRO (Map/DD), as the case may be.
• Supervise, monitor, ensure compliance and timely completion of mapping activities as per technical standards/SOPs.
• Allocate work, mentor staff, and review performance for effective manpower use.
• Ensure quality practices; identify improvements and innovations in mapping.
• Oversee creation, updating, and maintenance of geospatial databases and administrative boundary changes.
• Coordinate with District/Sub-district authorities for collection and verification of administrative boundary and field data.
• Review and validate geospatial datasets, maps, charts, and publications in DCO before submission to Map Division HQs.
• Guide the subordinates in use of GIS, remote sensing, digital cartography, and emerging technologies for quality outputs.
• Preparation of Monthly Progress Reports (MPRs), official communications.
• Responses to Rajbhasha, Parliament and RTI matters (when posted in HQrs).
• Responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of infrastructure (Hardware & Software) in Map Section(s) in DCOs.
• Supervise the preparation of analytical maps and outputs for Census publications, and archiving of cartographic products.
• Maintain documentation, metadata, quality records, and provide training to subordinates.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior Officers.

Map Analyst

• Assist the Research Officer (Map) in technical review and quality assurance of geospatial databases and map products.
• Validate spatial and attribute data for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Check topology, symbology, layouts, and cartographic representation before approval.
• Supervise quality checks of administrative boundary databases and Census mapping products.
• Help to prepare thematic maps, charts, and visualization products using approved data.
• Review publication-ready maps and digital products before printing or dissemination.
• Maintain metadata, documentation, and record keeping of Software/Hardware/SOI Topographic sheets/Hardcopy Satellite Imagery, etc.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior Officers.

Research Officer (Language)/Linguist

• Coordination and rendering guidance to the Investigator (L) in the Language census and survey work.
• Scrutiny, analysis and classification of language data census.
• Carrying out and guiding field investigation on language/dialect/mother tongue independently or under supervision of the SRO(L)/ARG(L) and preparation of reports and briefs on above subject.

How to Apply for ORGI Recruitment 2026

1. Get the Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae proforma (Annexure-II) from the circular. The circular says it is available on the website www.censusindia.gov.in.
2. Write the post you are applying for at the top. Fill in all items, including the eligibility and qualifications of the post set against what you hold (items 5(A) and 5(B)), your employment history and your present pay. Then sign it.
3. Attach self-attested certificates and documents supporting the qualification and experience you claim, and the certificates listed below.
4. Have the application certified by your Controlling Officer, and have the Employer/Head of Office/Forwarding Authority/Cadre Controlling Authority complete the certificate at the end of the proforma.
5. Have the application, in duplicate, forwarded through proper channel to: The Under Secretary, Admin-III Section, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Janganana Bhawan, 3rd Floor, 2-A Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110011.
6. Make sure the application reaches within 60 days from the date the circular is published in Rozgar Samachar/Employment News.

Documents named in the notice

• Bio-data in duplicate as per the proforma in Annexure-II.
• Supporting self-attested certificates/documents in support of the qualification and experience claimed, including supporting documents for items 5(A) and 5(B) of the proforma.
• Cadre clearance certificate.
• Statement giving the details of major or minor penalties imposed on the officer, if any, during the last ten (10) years.
• Vigilance clearance/Integrity Certificate.
• Photocopies of APARs for the past five years (2020-21 to 2024-25), attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent, or the CR Dossiers in original.
• The certificate by the Employer/Head of Office/Forwarding Authority/Cadre Controlling Authority. It confirms that the details are correct and that the officer will be relieved immediately if selected. It also certifies that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated, certifies the officer's integrity, and states whether any major or minor penalty was imposed in the last 10 years.
• As the proforma's note puts it, documents related to eligibility conditions "such as Bachelor's Degree, Experience Certificate (duly attested) and APARs for the period 2020-21 to 2024-25".
• If your organisation does not follow Central Government pay scales: the latest salary slip, showing basic pay with the scale of pay and rate of increment, dearness pay/interim relief/other allowances with break-up, and total emoluments.
• Officers already on deputation: the application must be forwarded by the parent cadre/Department along with cadre clearance, vigilance clearance and integrity certificate.

Important Instructions

• Applications that are incomplete, received after the closing date, or not certified by the forwarding authority will not be entertained.
• Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature later.
• Only officers who can be spared immediately if selected should be forwarded.
• Applications must be forwarded strictly in line with the circular and its annexures.
• Pay Band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP are personal to the officer and must not be shown as the pay of the post. Show only the pay of the post held on regular basis, and give ACP/MACP details in the separate table in the proforma.
• The information in the bio-data and the documents for essential qualification and work experience will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection.
• Lending departments must give their specific comments confirming the essential qualification and work experience of the candidate for the post applied for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in ORGI Recruitment 2026?

There are 26 posts: 1 Assistant Registrar General (Map), 12 Research Officer (Map), 3 Research Officer (Drawing), 1 Research Officer (Language)/Linguist and 9 Map Analyst.

What is the last date to apply for ORGI Recruitment 2026?

Applications must be forwarded within 60 days from the date the circular is published in Rozgar Samachar/Employment News. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.

What qualification is needed for ORGI Research Officer (Map)?

Research Officer (Map) needs a Master's Degree in Geography or Applied Geography or Geoinformatics or Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System from a recognised University or institution. Candidates also need three years' work, research or teaching experience in Geographic Information System or Remote Sensing in the field of Geography or Cartography.

What is the age limit for ORGI Recruitment 2026?

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) is not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

What is the salary for ORGI deputation posts?

Assistant Registrar General (Map) is in Level-12 (Rs.78800-209200). The three Research Officer posts are in Level-10 (Rs.56100-177500), and Map Analyst is in Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100). Pay is regulated under DoPT O.M.No.16/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17 June 2010.

How do I apply for ORGI Recruitment 2026?

Fill in the Annexure-II proforma in duplicate, attach the required certificates and have it certified by your Controlling Officer. It must then be forwarded through proper channel to The Under Secretary, Admin-III Section, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Janganana Bhawan, 3rd Floor, 2-A Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110011.

Can candidates from non-Government organisations apply?

According to the application proforma, only officers under the Central or State Government are eligible for deputation, and candidates of non-Government organisations are eligible only for short-term contract. Officers of Semi Government organisations may apply only for Research Officer (Language)/Linguist.

Is ORGI Recruitment 2026 a permanent job?

No. The posts are filled by deputation (including short term contract), initially for 3 (three) years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Which APARs must be enclosed with the ORGI application?

Photocopies of APARs for the past five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) must be enclosed, attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent.

Can I withdraw my ORGI application after applying?

No. The circular says candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature later.