The MeitY has initiated steps towards constitution of the Data Protection Board of India and the appointment of Chairman and Four members to the Board through an advertisement released on the website of MeitY.
The details of the terms etc are available in the document here.
The last date for receipt of applications is 30 days from the date of publication of an advertisement in this regard in the Employment News. (Released on 6th may 2026) Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants already in service should send their application through their Cadre Controlling Authority. An advance copy may be sent directly; however, the application shall not be considered in the absence of official recommendation and clearances. Incomplete applications shall not be considered.
The minimum age for applying for the post is 55 years as on the closing date of submission of applications. The tenure of the post is for a term not exceeding two (2) years or till the age of sixty-five (65) years, whichever is earlier.
Eligibility for the post of Chairperson is that he shall be a person of ability, integrity, and standing, having held a post equivalent to Additional Secretary to the Government of India or above; or having held a position not less than one level below the head of:
(i) an academic, policy, or research institution of repute; or
(ii) a body corporate with a paid-up capital of ₹100 crore or turnover of ₹500 crore.
For the members, the eligibility criteria shall be that they shall be persons of ability, integrity, and standing, having held a post equivalent to Joint Secretary to the Government of India or above; or having held a position not less than two levels below the head of:
(i) an academic, policy, or research institution of repute; or
(ii) a body corporate with a paid-up capital of ₹100 crore or turnover of ₹500 crore.
(Out of the four members, at least one among the Members shall be an expert in the field of law)
Applications can be sent here as per the proforma provided and with relevant documents.
Deputy Secretary (Pers.),
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,
Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex,
New Delhi-110003.
E-mail: p.victor@meity.gov.in
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