Job Overview
| Organization | EdCIL (India) Limited |
| Post Name | Consultant, Project Associate and More – 34 Posts |
| Qualification | Any Bachelors Degree, B.Tech/ B.E, LLB, M.A, M.Arch, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA/ PGDM |
| Age Limit | The upper age limit must not be more than as indicated against each post as on 31st March 2026. Candidates must ensure they fulfill the age criteria as on the specified date before applying. Designation Upper Age Limit (as on 31.03.2026) Principal Chief Consultant (Code 101) 55 years Chief Consultants (Codes 201–203) 45 years Senior Consultants (Codes 301–305) 40 years Consultants (Codes 401–415) 35 years Project Associates (Code 501) 28 years |
| Advt No | 01/2026/EdCIL-TSG/SS |
| Post Date | 08/05/2026 |
| Last Date | 20-05-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. The prescribed qualifications and post-qualification experience should be acquired on or before 31st March 2026. Qualifications should be from Govt. recognized institutions. Candidate should have strong oral & written communication skills with excellent working knowledge of computer (MS Word, MS Excel & PowerPoint etc.) and presentation skills. In case of false or insufficient information or lack of proof to ascertain eligibility, candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage of the selection process. Educational Qualification and Experience - Position-wise Post Code Designation & Area Minimum Qualification Essential Experience 101 Principal Chief Consultant - Finance and Procurement and Monitoring Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Finance)/MBA Finance, or CA or ICWA or relevant subject with at least 60% from a recognized university. 10 years post-qualification experience in relevant fields of finance and procurement in school education. 201 Chief Consultant - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/Data Science or related discipline from a recognized university. 8 years of post-qualification experience in IT/Data Science/Data Analytics/ML/AI; experience in capacity building and project implementation in technology transformation initiatives; experience in AI-driven initiatives will be preferred. 202 Chief Consultant - NCF, Multilingualism, Text Book Master's degree in Social Science/Education/MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management/Linguistics with at least 60% from a recognized university. 8 years post-qualification experience in relevant fields of Curriculum Framework, Pedagogy and Multilingualism. 203 Chief Consultant - PARAKH & Assessment, HPC, SSSA Master's degree in Social Science/Computer Science/Information Technology/B.Tech/MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 8 years post-qualification experience in relevant fields of Psychometric/Assessment/Educational Administration. 301 Senior Consultant - Access and Infrastructure Development Master's Degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture/B.Tech (Civil) with MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant fields of Infrastructure Development/Civil works. 302 Senior Consultant - RTE Policies and Entitlements Master's degree in Social Sciences/Education/Social Work/LLB/MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant fields of RTE Act/Policies. 303 Senior Consultant - Aspirational Districts, EODB, ABP, Vidyanjali Master's degree in Social Science/Social Work/B.Tech/MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 5 years post-qualification experience in Data Management & Analysis/Governance and Research/School Education/Management of voluntary services to schools. 304 Senior Consultant - Quality and Innovation Master's Degree in Social Sciences/Education/Social Work/B.Tech/MBA with at least 60% from a recognized university. 5 years post-qualification experience in Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Research and Evaluation Assessment, etc. 305 Senior Consultant - Event Management Master's degree in Arts/Science/Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Commerce or Masters in Business Administration/Business Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 5 years post-qualification experience in Event & Data Management & Analysis/Governance and Research/School Education/Management of voluntary services to schools. 401 Consultant - Monitoring, Research and Evaluation Master's degree in Social Science/Education/Social Work/B.Tech/MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Research Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Research Management/Evaluation/Monitoring Institutions and Audit/Social Audit. 402 Consultant - NEP 2020, Samagra Shiksha Policy & Planning Master's degree in Social Sciences/Education/Social Work/B.Tech/MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in policy and planning; ability to collect and analyse database. 403 Consultant (Campaign Manager) Master's degree in Business Management/Marketing/Media and Communication/Journalism/Public Relations/Digital Marketing or related field(s). 3 years post-qualification experience as Team Leader or Communications Strategist or Campaign Manager or Digital Communications. 404 Consultant (Social Media Manager) Master's degree in Business Management/Marketing/Media and Communication/Journalism/Public Relations/Digital Marketing or related field(s). 3 years post-qualification experience as Team Leader or Communications Strategist or Campaign Manager/Social Media Manager or Digital Communications. 405 Consultant - Quality & Innovation Master's degree in Social Sciences/Education/Social Work/B.Tech/MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in quality and innovation in school education. 406 Consultant - PARAKH & Assessment, HPC, SSSA Master's Degree in Social Science/Education/Psychometric with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Psychometric/Assessment/Educational Administration/Assessment surveys. 407 Consultant - Data & Strategy Unit, MIS, Data Analysis, PRABANDH, DBT B.Sc. in Data Science and Engineering/B.Tech in Data Science/2 years PG Diploma in Data Science. 3 years post-qualification experience in Data Analytics/Data Management. 408 Consultant - Event Management Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology/Software Engineering/Project Management with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Event & Data Management & Analysis/Governance and Research. 409 Consultant - Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Master's degree in Economics/Commerce/IT/Finance with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Data Management & Analysis/Governance and Research. 410 Consultant - Public Grievance Management/Redressal Master's degree in any field, preferably in Environmental Sciences with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Data Management & Analysis/Governance and Research. 411 Consultant - Mental Health & Well Being Master's degree in Psychology/Child Psychology/Clinical Psychology with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Guidance Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing related issues. 412 Consultant - ICT & Digital Initiatives Master's Degree/M.Tech in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems/Technology with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Information Systems/Educational Technology. 413 Consultant - NCF, Multilingualism, Text Book Master's degree in Social Sciences/Education/Linguistic Studies/MBA with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in Curriculum Framework, Pedagogy and Multilingualism. 414 Consultant - ECCE and FLN (NIPUN Bharat Mission) Master's degree in Social Sciences/Education/Social Work with at least 60% from a recognized university. 3 years post-qualification experience in ECCE and Foundational Literacy & Numeracy. 415 Consultant - Legal LLB with at least 60% from a recognized University. 3 years post-qualification experience in Civil matters, especially in area of education and administration. 501 Project Associate B.Tech/Post Graduate degree/Post Graduate 2-year Diploma from prestigious National/International Institutes OR Graduate (4 years course) in any field. Supporting various functions carried out by MoE - developing assessment systems, supporting strategic communication, reviewing and monitoring activities, conducting impact assessments, pilots, special and innovative interventions.
Application Fee
No fees are required to be paid for application for the aforesaid posts. All candidates can apply free of cost through the official EdCIL careers page. Category Application Fee All Candidates NIL (No Application Fee)
Selection Process
The selection process will be based on academic/professional qualifications, post-qualification experience and will also include an Interview as may be decided depending on the total number of eligible applicants. Merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for Interview. Call letters and intimations connected with this recruitment will be sent only to shortlisted candidates by email as provided in the online application form. A waiting list will also be prepared for each category so that if a selected candidate does not join or a consequential vacancy arises, suitable candidates from the waiting list will be given the opportunity to join. Documents to prove qualifications, post-qualification experience, age, etc. have to be produced in original when called for the Interview. Stage Details Stage 1 – Shortlisting Screening of online applications based on academic/professional qualifications and post-qualification experience. Stage 2 – Interview Shortlisted candidates called for interview; date and details communicated via email only. Original documents to be produced at the time of interview.