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GeM Dy. CEO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
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Government eMarketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has released the GeM Dy. CEO Recruitment 2026 notification. Apply only through the official website (gem.gov.in).
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 7:36 pm
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Important details
| Name of post | GeM Dy. CEO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Government eMarketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Advertisement no. | GeM/HR/RECRUITMENT-DCEO/2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Selection process | The mode of deployment is deputation through search cum selection process. The notice gives no further stages, interview details or marking scheme. |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Age Limit
- The maximum age is 56 years as on the last date for receipt of applications.
GeM Deputy CEO at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Government eMarketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Advertisement No. | GeM/HR/RECRUITMENT-DCEO/2026 |
| Post | Dy. CEO |
| Contract Term | Deputation; normal tenure 7 years |
| Experience Required | 14 years' total Government service; minimum 5 years' cumulative public procurement experience |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| How to Apply | By email to [email protected], with NOC of the competent authority |
| Last Date | 9 December 2026 (extended) |
| Selection | Deputation through search cum selection process |
- The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the pay amount or the application fee.
About GeM
- Government eMarketplace (GeM) is a Section 8, not for Profit Company under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is a National Public Procurement Portal that provides an end-to-end online marketplace for Central and State Government Ministries and Departments, CPSUs and SPSUs, autonomous institutions and local bodies. Its office is at 2nd Floor, Jeevan Tara Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.
Who Can Apply
- Officers from any of the Organized Group A services of Govt. of India, working on Regular / Non-Functional basis in Level 13.
- Minimum total experience of 14 years in Government Service.
- Minimum cumulative 5 years' experience of handling public procurement related activities is a mandatory requirement. The notice lists these activities as: tendering and bid process management; contract management and monitoring; compliance with public procurement regulations and guidelines; e-procurement and GeM platform operations; vendor management, evaluation and performance monitoring; legal and policy aspects related to government procurement. The notice joins them with "and/or".
- Age limit: maximum 56 years as on the last date for receipt of applications. The crucial date for determining eligibility is the last date of receipt of applications. The notice does not print any age relaxation or a minimum educational qualification. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions.
Pay and Terms
- The deputation is under Foreign Service terms and conditions.
- Normal deputation tenure is 7 years. It may be extended for 2 more years for deserving candidates at the sole discretion of CEO (GeM).
- One additional year (total 10 years) may be allowed at the sole discretion of CEO, GeM.
- Extensions are subject to the officer's willingness, vigilance clearance and NOC of the lending authority.
- All appointees are deemed Public Servants for the purpose of the CCS (Conduct) Rules and such other Statutes as notified by the Government from time to time.
- The notice does not print a pay amount. Benefits and allowances admissible are as per the GeM HR Manual.
GeM Deputy CEO Job Description
- Work as Category Owner for a group of Products and/or Services, managing activities from creation of the category specifications framework to maintenance of market health.
- Supervise and furnish reports and returns related to the categories.
- Process complaints on the categories, issue Show Cause Notices, evaluate replies, seek approvals and arrange hearings where required.
- Manage and review the Business Rules of GeM and update them, along with process flow, to comply with the latest Govt. guidelines.
- Manage and review the contracts, working and performance of agencies and service providers engaged for GeM Portal operations.
- Handle Public Grievances, RTI and Parliament Questions.
- Monitor, guide and supervise GeM Portal integrations with partner portals such as UIADAI, Udyog Aadhar, Income Tax, ERPs and procurement portals.
- Work as Nodal Officer / SPOC for State Govts., Central Ministries and CPSEs on GeM Business Development, onboarding of Buyers and compliance monitoring, and manage G2G relationships.
- Drive the SCoGeM initiative, i.e. standing committees at Ministries and State Governments to drive GeM adoption.
- Engage with Ministries and Departments to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines notified by bodies such as DPIIT and MSME.
- Monitor implementation of PPP-MII and PPP-MSE on GeM.
- Work as a member of internal committees such as the ACEO Committee, Change Advisory Committee / Board, Services Committee, ATC Committee, GeM-MSP Deliverable Review and Approval Committee, GeM Investigation Committee, Codification Committee and Process Committee.
- Handle post-contract management, incident management and monitoring of payment delays.
- Handle policy matters, Terms and Conditions and the Legal Framework on GeM, including legal and contract management (GTC, MSME, Make In India etc.).
- Monitor preparation of BRDs and guide the MSP and PMU on their implementation.
- Monitor Customer Relationship Management, including the walk-in helpdesk, helpdesk performance, escalations, Sahyog, grievance handling and dispute resolution.
- Any other responsibility assigned by the competent authority from time to time.
- The job involves working in a dynamic and business-oriented environment with employees from Government and the Private Sector. The notice gives an indicative list of responsibilities, from which CEO (GeM) may assign any or all:
Important Instructions
- The last date was first 16 September 2026, then 27 October 2026 (circular of 28 September 2026). The circular of 10 November 2026 extends it to 9 December 2026.
- The circular of 10 November 2026 says applications are to be sent with the NOC by the stipulated date.
- Annexure-II requires every applicant to state willingness to work in Delhi.
- The declaration in Annexure-II says that if any information is found false, incorrect or misleading at any stage of selection or even after selection, the candidature, appointment or services will stand cancelled or terminated without assigning any reasons.
More Details
- Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- The mode of deployment is deputation through search cum selection process. The notice gives no further stages, interview details or marking scheme.
How to Apply for GeM Deputy CEO
- Fill in the application in the proforma at Annexure-II, "Application for Deputation in Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the Position of Dy. CEO", which comes with the circular dated 17 August 2026.
- Give the details the proforma asks for: personal and contact details, qualifications, experience (total and in public procurement), employment history, training programmes, current position and present employment details, remarks, willingness to work in Delhi and acquaintance with GeM personnel.
- Sign and date the declaration at the end of the form.
- Obtain the NOC of the competent authority.
- Forward the application along with the NOC to [email protected] by 9 December 2026.
- Documents named in the notice: the application in the Annexure-II proforma and the NOC of the competent authority. The notice does not mention an email subject line.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download assets-bg.gem.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here gem.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Government eMarketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Advertisement No. | GeM/HR/RECRUITMENT-DCEO/2026 |
| Post | Dy. CEO |
| Contract Term | Deputation; normal tenure 7 years |
| Experience Required | 14 years' total Government service; minimum 5 years' cumulative public procurement experience |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Last Date | 9 December 2026 (extended) |
| Selection | Deputation through search cum selection process |
| Link | Details |
| Application Form (Annexure-II) | Proforma for the Dy. CEO deputation application |
| Official Notification PDF | Circulars of 10 November 2026, 28 September 2026 and 17 August 2026, with annexures |
| Official Website | Official website of Government eMarketplace (GeM) |
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