National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Recruitment 2025

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Sr. Consultant. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

New Delhi, Delhi

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Deadline

10th September

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Published

4th September 2025

📋Partner Notification

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India – Recruitment Notification

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, has released a job notification for the engagement of Short Term Senior Consultants in two categories: Consultant (Cyclone) and Consultant (Policy). This engagement is on a short-term contractual basis for a duration of 3 months and 29 days at the NDMA Headquarters in New Delhi.

Organization Details

Organization Name: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India
Headquarters Location: NDMA Headquarters, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Employment Type: Short-term consultancy (Contractual)
Base Salary: ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,75,000 per month
Special Note for Retired Government Employees: Last pay drawn minus pension, as per Ministry of Finance OM No. 3/25/2020-E.III.A dated 09.12.2020, amended from time to time.

Available Positions

Designation	Division	Purpose of Job	Number of Positions
Short Term Sr. Consultant (Cyclone)	Policy & Plan Division	Engagement for revision of Guidelines on Management of Cyclone	01
Short Term Sr. Consultant (Policy)	Policy & Plan Division	Engagement for revision of National Policy of Disaster Management 2009	01

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 10 September 2025
Duration of Assignment: 3 months and 29 days
Deliverables and Timelines:
1. First Draft of Guidelines: Within 30 days
2. Consultation meeting with Knowledge Partners and stakeholders: Within 60 days
3. Final Draft incorporating comments and suggestions: Within 119 days

Eligibility Criteria

For Short Term Sr. Consultant (Cyclone)

Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Climate Change, Disaster Management, Geology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Meteorology, Urban Planning, Geography, Science, Engineering, Development-related fields.
Desirable Qualification: M.Phil. or Ph.D. in Disaster Management or related fields.
Essential Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Disaster Risk Reduction related to Cyclone and Coastal Management.
Desirable Experience: Writing well-structured documents, ability to coordinate meetings, research, organize, and present information effectively.

For Short Term Sr. Consultant (Policy)

Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in any discipline preferably in Disaster Management, Social Sciences, Political Science, Geography, Geology, Agriculture, Management, Law, Science, Engineering.
Desirable Qualification: Ph.D., additional qualifications, research experience, published papers, and post-qualification experience in relevant field.
Essential Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Disaster Management, Policy, Plans, and Guidelines related to Disaster Management Plans.
Desirable Experience: Experience in writing clear and structured documents, coordinating meetings, research, organizing, and presenting information effectively.

Age Limit

General Applicants: Maximum 50 years
Retired Government Employees: Maximum 62 years

Reservation Details

No reservation details have been specified in the notification.

Application Fees

No application fees are mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on eligibility, qualifications, relevant experience, and performance in fulfilling deliverables. No written examination or interview process has been explicitly mentioned in the notification.

Application Process and Reporting

Candidates will be engaged through short-term contractual appointment based on their eligibility, qualifications, and experience. The selected consultants will report to the Advisor (Policy & Plan) at NDMA.

Contact / Helpline Information

Reporting Authority: Advisor (Policy & Plan), NDMA
No specific helpline numbers or email addresses are mentioned in the notification.

Other Important Information

This assignment is temporary and task-specific. The primary focus is on revising guidelines on Cyclone Management and updating the National Disaster Management Policy of 2009, ensuring alignment with technological advancements, innovations, and evolving climate scenarios.