Mizoram State Information Commissioner Recruitment 2026: Apply by 12 October

The General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Mizoram, has invited applications for 1 post of State Information Commissioner in the Mizoram Information Commission, Aizawl (No. F-13011/1/2026-GAD, dated 28 September 2026). The post is for persons of eminence in public life under Section 15(5) of the RTI Act, 2005. Submit the application in the prescribed form to the GAD office by 3:00 PM on 12 October 2026 (Monday).

Mizoram State Information Commissioner Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply

As per Section 15(5) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the State Information Commissioner must be a person of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media, or administration and governance.

Disqualifications (Section 15(6) of RTI Act)

• Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State/UT.
• Holding any other office of profit.
• Connected with any political party.
• Carrying on any business or pursuing any profession.

Educational Qualification

The notice does not prescribe a specific degree. Applicants must give their educational qualifications and field of eminence in the application form.

Age Limit

The notice does not mention an age limit. Terms follow the RTI Act, 2005 and the 2019 Rules.

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Application Fee

The notice does not mention any application fee.

Salary and Service Conditions

Terms and conditions of service will follow the RTI Act, 2005 (as amended) and “The Right to Information (Term of Office, Salaries, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission, State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners in the State Information Commission) Rules, 2019”. The notice does not state the salary amount.

Selection Process

The notice does not describe the selection process.

Application Form Details

• Name (capital letters), father’s/husband’s name, date of birth
• Permanent and communication address, phone and email
• Educational qualifications, profession/occupation
• Years of experience in each field (from/to)
• Field of eminence: Law / Science and Technology / Social Services / Management / Journalism / Mass Media / Administration and Governance
• Copies of awards/certificates supporting the claim of eminence
• Brief typed note about services/experience (not more than 200 words)
• Signed declaration (not punished for any offence, not an undischarged insolvent, no other disqualification)

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Get the proforma and terms and conditions from the GAD office, Room No. 134, First Floor, Mizoram Secretariat Building, MINECO, Khatla, Aizawl, or from https://gad.mizoram.gov.in (also included in the notice PDF).
2. Fill in the form, attach supporting documents and the 200-word note.
3. Submit it to the GAD office by 3:00 PM on 12 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
4. Email: gadmizoram@gmail.com.

Why You Should Apply

This is a statutory post that decides RTI appeals and complaints for the state. It suits senior professionals in law, administration, journalism or social service who want a public role.

Preparation Tips

• Keep the 200-word note focused on public service and knowledge of RTI.
• Attach proof of awards and eminence in your field.
• Make sure you meet the Section 15(6) conditions before applying.

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FAQs – Mizoram State Information Commissioner 2026

Q1. How many posts are there?

1 post of State Information Commissioner.

Q2. What is the last date?

12 October 2026 (Monday), 3:00 PM.

Q3. Who can apply?

Persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media, or administration and governance.

Q4. Who cannot apply?

MPs, MLAs, persons holding an office of profit, connected with a political party, or carrying on business or a profession.

Q5. Where can I get the form?

From GAD, Room No. 134, Mizoram Secretariat, Aizawl, or https://gad.mizoram.gov.in.

Q6. What are the service conditions?

As per the RTI Act, 2005 and the RTI Rules, 2019.