06/04/2026
Government of Sikkim Issues Advertisement for Appointment of Ombudspersons under MGNREGA in Six Districts
Gangtok, April 5, 2026: The Rural Development Department (RDD), Government of Sikkim, has invited applications for the post of Ombudsperson under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for six districts — Gangtok, Gyalshing, Soreng, Namchi, Pakyong, and Mangan.
One Ombudsperson will be appointed in each district following an internal assessment. The selected candidates will be responsible for the redressal of grievances, resolution of social audit issues, and disposal of complaints related to the implementation of MGNREGA in their respective districts.
Eligibility Criteria:
• The applicant must be a retired Government Officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary or equivalent, Senior Lawyer, Social Worker, or Academician with experience in Rural Development.
• Minimum age as on 1st April 2026 should be 62 years.
• Must have experience in working with people and communities as well as in implementing developmental programmes.
• Should not be a member of any political party.
• Must be physically active and capable of conducting field tours and inspections in remote rural locations.
• Should be able to handle the simple Ombudsman’s App for online reporting.
Remuneration:
Remuneration will be paid at the rate of Rs. 2,250/- per sitting, with a maximum upper limit of Rs. 45,000/- per month. All necessary support, including TA/DA at the rate admissible to Class I Officers of the State Government, will be provided. A nodal officer from the department will assist the Ombudsperson as and when required.
Tenure and Jurisdiction:
• The tenure of engagement will be 2 years, extendable by not more than two times by 1 year each (maximum 4 years total), based on performance appraisal or till the incumbent attains the age of 68 years, whichever is earlier. There shall be no re-appointment.
• The Ombudsperson will function within the jurisdiction of the assigned district.
How to Apply:
The prescribed application format (Annexure-I) can be obtained from the Office of the Special Secretary-cum-Project Director MGNREGA, 4th Floor, RDD Head Office, Gangtok during office hours. It can also be downloaded from the official RDD website: rmdd.sikkim.gov.in.
Filled-in applications must be submitted to rmdd.sikkim.gov.in by email. The last date for submission of applications is 15th April, 2026.
This initiative is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and grievance redressal mechanisms in the implementation of MGNREGA across Sikkim’s rural areas.
For further details and application format, please visit:
rmdd.sikkim.gov.in
Issued by:
Joint Secretary - MGNREGA
Rural Development Department
Government of Sikkim, Gangtok
Note for media: This is a ready-to-use press release based on the official advertisement (Ref. No. 68/RMD dated 01.04.2026). Media persons may contact the RDD office for any additional clarification.
