NCDC Consultant Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline

NCDC Consultant Empanelment 2026

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has announced a recruitment drive for the empanelment of Consultants and Consulting Firms. This initiative aims to support cooperative societies in Mizoram by assisting them in formulating Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and business plans.

This empanelment is part of the “Bana Kaih (Handholding) Scheme” of the Government of Mizoram, implemented through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed between NCDC and the Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram on March 27, 2026. The goal is to strengthen the cooperative sector by providing professional consultancy and technical guidance.

Job Highlights

• Organization: National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India
• Purpose: Empanelment of Consultants/Consulting Firms for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and business plans for cooperative societies.
• Location: Guwahati, Assam (Regional Office) for application submission.
• Scheme: “Bana Kaih (Handholding) Scheme” of the Government of Mizoram.

Eligibility Criteria

NCDC is looking to empanel qualified individual consultants and consulting firms. The eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in preparing DPRs or business plans.
• Experience should be related to sectors such as Agriculture and Allied activities, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Food Processing, Cottage Industries, Handloom and Handicraft, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Note: Specific educational qualifications are to be filled in the application form (Annexure-1).

Application Procedure

Interested individual consultants and consulting firms need to submit their applications in the prescribed format along with all necessary supporting documents. The application process is offline.

How to Apply:

• Download the application form (Annexure-1 for individual consultants).
• Fill in all the required details accurately.
• Attach all requisite and supporting documents.
• Submit the application through post or in person to the following address:
  NCDC, Regional Office, Guwahati
  3rd Floor, Block No.
  (Address details to be confirmed from the official notification if more specific information is needed)

Important Dates

All interested applicants must submit their applications by the specified deadline:

• Last Date for Submission of Applications: October 1, 2026

Documents Required

Applicants should enclose the following documents along with their application form:

• Self-attested Proof of Identity of the applicant & Residential Address (Copy of Passport/ Aadhaar Card/ Driving License).
• Copies of academic qualifications and experience certificates from previous organizations worked with.
• Declaration duly signed by the Competent Authority of the current Organization (if applicable).

Terms and Conditions

• Empaneled consultants/firms will be valid for a period of 3 years.
• NCDC is not obligated to utilize the services of all empaneled consultants/firms. The list is for reference.
• NCDC reserves the right to accept or reject any application or cancel the empanelment at any time.
• Any disputes arising will be subject to Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the seat of arbitration in New Delhi.

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FAQs

Q1: What is the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) recruiting for?
A1: NCDC is inviting applications for the empanelment of individual Consultants and Consulting Firms to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and business plans for cooperative societies in Mizoram.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for the NCDC Consultant Empanelment?
A2: The last date to submit applications is October 1, 2026.

Q3: Where should I submit my application?
A3: Applications should be submitted to NCDC, Regional Office, Guwahati, 3rd Floor, Block No. (specific address details are in the notification).

Q4: What is the minimum experience required for individual consultants?
A4: Individual consultants need a minimum of 1 year of experience in DPR/business plan preparation related to specified sectors.

Q5: Is there an application fee for this empanelment?
A5: Not specified in the official notification.

Q6: How will candidates be selected?
A6: Empanelment will be based on eligibility criteria, professional experience, and demonstrated competence. Applications will be screened and evaluated by a committee.