The Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, has invited applications for the post of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sikkim. The advertisement was published in the Sikkim Express on 23 August 2026, and carries R.O. No. 166/IPR/PUB/Classi/26-27 dated 22 August 2026. Applications open with this advertisement and close on 31 August 2026. The post is created under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the Sikkim Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, and suits senior professionals with long experience in government, public sector, or disability-focused work.
This is a single vacancy. A full breakdown of eligibility, tenure, and the application process follows. The receiving office is at 5th Mile, Lumsey, Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim advertisement, R.O. No. 166/IPR/PUB/Classi/26-27 dated 22 August 2026. Last verified: 23 August 2026.
The Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, is recruiting 1 State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sikkim. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026, up to 4:00 pm. Applications are not submitted online — candidates must send self-attested documents by post or hand delivery to the office of the Joint Director, Divyangjan Section, at 5th Mile, Lumsey. Selection is through a Search-cum-Selection Committee, which recommends a panel of candidates to the State Government for final appointment.
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Quick summary of State Commissioner for Disabilities Vacancy Sikkim 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Govt of Sikkim |
| Post | State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sikkim |
| Total Vacancy | 1 |
| Salary | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Application Mode | Offline — by post or hand delivery |
| Eligibility (in short) | Graduate + 20 years’ experience in a Group ‘A’ or equivalent post |
| Selection Process (in short) | Search-cum-Selection Committee recommends a panel to the State Government |
| Place of Posting | Not explicitly stated; applications are received at 5th Mile, Lumsey, Sikkim |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026, 4:00 pm |
| Who Can Apply | Graduates with at least 20 years of relevant senior-level experience |
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About Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department
The Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department is a department of the Government of Sikkim. This recruitment is carried out in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the Sikkim Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, both of which the department administers. The office of the Joint Director, Divyangjan Section, functions from 5th Mile, Lumsey, and is the point of contact for this recruitment.
Local context
The receiving office sits at 5th Mile, Lumsey, within Gangtok town. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. Gangtok connects to the plains by road through NH10 via Siliguri, and New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railhead, with Bagdogra as the nearest airport for candidates travelling from outside Sikkim. Candidates based in Darjeeling, Kalimpong or Siliguri can reach Gangtok on the same Sikkim–Bengal road corridor used for most government offices in the state capital.
Most Sikkim government vacancies are filled through a written exam conducted by the Sikkim Public Service Commission. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. This recruitment is different — it is a direct-application appointment to a statutory post, screened by a Search-cum-Selection Committee rather than by a written exam.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date (R.O. No. 166/IPR/PUB/Classi/26-27) | 22 August 2026 |
| Published in Sikkim Express | 23 August 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 31 August 2026, up to 4:00 pm |
The notification sets 4:00 pm on 31 August 2026 as the deadline for the application to reach the Joint Director’s office, not merely to be dispatched by that date.
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Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | Grade or Scale | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sikkim | Not mentioned | 1 | Not mentioned in the official notification | Not mentioned |
Verified total: 1 post.
The advertisement does not mention a salary, pay scale, or allowances for this post. Candidates should confirm the remuneration and terms of appointment directly with the department before applying.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Essential: Graduate from a recognised University.
Desirable: A recognised degree or diploma in Social Work, Law, Management, Human Rights, Rehabilitation, Education of Persons with Disabilities, or any other relevant field.
Experience
The applicant should possess at least 20 (twenty) years of experience in a Group ‘A’ or equivalent post, in any of the following:
- Central or State Government; or
- Public sector undertakings, semi-government or autonomous bodies dealing with disability-related matters or the social sector; or
- Senior-level functionary in a registered state, national or international-level voluntary organisation working in the field of disability or social development.
Out of the total 20 years of experience, at least 3 (three) years in the recent past must have been in the field of empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Tenure of Appointment
The State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is appointed for a period of 3 (three) years from the date of assumption of office, or until attaining the age of 65 (sixty-five) years, whichever is earlier. A person may serve a maximum of two terms, subject to the prescribed upper age limit.
Age Limit
- The candidate must fulfil the age criteria prescribed under the applicable Rules and must not have crossed the prescribed upper age limit as on 1 January of the year in which the last date for receipt of applications falls.
- The candidate must not have attained the age of 60 (sixty) years as on 1 January of the year in which the last date for receipt of applications falls.
Candidates can use the Age Calculator to check their age against this 1 January cut-off before applying.
Other Eligibility Conditions
The applicant should possess special knowledge or practical experience in matters relating to the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
Selection process
Selection is made in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the applicable Rules. It has two stages:
- Screening of applications — the department checks that documents and eligibility conditions match the requirements listed above.
- Search-cum-Selection Committee — the Committee recommends a panel of suitable candidates, and the State Government makes the final decision on eligibility, selection and appointment, subject to applicable statutory provisions and Rules.
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How to apply
- Prepare self-attested copies of documents relating to educational qualifications, age, experience and other relevant credentials.
- Submit the application along with these documents to the office of the Joint Director, Divyangjan Section, Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, 5th Mile, Lumsey, Sikkim.
- Ensure the application reaches this office on or before 31 August 2026, 4:00 pm. Applications received after this date, or from candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria, will be rejected.
Documents to keep ready
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
- Self-attested proof of age
- Self-attested proof of experience (20 years, Group ‘A’ or equivalent, as detailed above)
- Any other supporting credentials relevant to the post
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Apply online portal | Not applicable — this is an offline application; see “How to apply” above |
| Sikkim state jobs | Sikkim Jobs on India Job Alerts |
Should you apply?
This post suits senior professionals, not fresh graduates or early-career candidates. The eligibility requires at least 20 years of experience in a Group ‘A’ or equivalent post, with recent experience specifically in disability rights or empowerment work. Government officers nearing the end of their service, senior staff at disability-focused organisations, and senior functionaries of national or international voluntary bodies working in this field are the candidates this notice is aimed at.
The trade-off is tenure, not pay. The post runs for a fixed 3 years, renewable once, and ends earlier if the office-holder turns 65. The notification does not mention a salary or pay scale, so candidates should confirm remuneration and terms of appointment directly with the department before applying. Since applications go by post or hand delivery, not through an online portal, candidates should also allow enough time for physical documents to reach the Lumsey office before the 4:00 pm deadline on 31 August 2026.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the Sikkim State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities post 2026?
The last date to apply is 31 August 2026, up to 4:00 pm. Applications must reach the office of the Joint Director, Divyangjan Section, 5th Mile, Lumsey, by this date and time. Applications received after this deadline will be rejected.
What is the eligibility for the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sikkim?
Candidates need a graduate degree from a recognised university and at least 20 years of experience in a Group ‘A’ or equivalent post in government, a public sector body, or a disability-focused organisation. Out of this, at least 3 years in the recent past must be in the field of empowerment of persons with disabilities.
What is the tenure of the Sikkim State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities?
The tenure is 3 years from the date of taking office, or until the office-holder turns 65, whichever is earlier. A person can serve a maximum of two terms, subject to the prescribed upper age limit.
Is the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities a permanent government job?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. The post is a fixed 3-year tenure appointment under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and differs from most Sikkim government jobs, which are filled through a written exam and lead to a regular, ongoing post.
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