NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for eligible candidates seeking latest government jobs in India. The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj is inviting online applications for 14 Junior Fellow, Research Associate, Academic Associate and Accountant vacancies on contract basis. Interested applicants can apply online before the last date 11 May 2026. Candidates should check eligibility, salary, age limit, selection process and application steps before submitting the form.
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) |
| Post Name | Junior Fellow, Research Associate, Academic Associate, Accountant |
| Number of Posts | 14 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 11 May 2026 |
NIRDPR Vacancy 2026 Details
- Junior Fellows (Capacity Building) – 2
- Junior Fellows Works (NRM Convergence) – 1
- Junior Fellows (Infrastructure) – 1
- Junior Fellows (Social Audit) – 1
- Research Associates – 2
- Academic Associates (Capacity Building) – 3
- Academic Associates (Infrastructure) – 1
- Academic Associates (Social Audit) – 1
- Junior Accountant (Finance) – 1
- Senior Accountant cum Administrator (Finance) – 1
- Total Posts – 14
Educational Qualification & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Post Graduate degree in Rural Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Social Work or related fields.
- Graduate / Post Graduate in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or allied disciplines for infrastructure posts.
- Post Graduate in Commerce / Finance / MBA Finance / CA Inter for finance posts.
- Relevant work experience is required as per post.
Age Limit
Maximum age limit for all posts is 57 years.
NIRDPR Salary 2026
- Junior Fellows – Rs.75,000/- per month
- Research Associates – Rs.60,000/- per month
- Academic Associates – Rs.60,000/- per month
- Junior Accountant – Rs.60,000/- per month
- Senior Accountant cum Administrator – Rs.1,20,000/- per month
Selection Process & Application Fee
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Written Test
- Interview
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs.300/- plus applicable taxes |
| SC / ST / PWD | No Fee |
Important Dates
| Online Application Last Date | 11 May 2026 |
How to Apply for NIRDPR Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NIRDPR recruitment portal.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying online.
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details correctly.
- Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online if applicable.
- Check all details carefully and submit the form before 11 May 2026.
- Download or print the final submitted application form for future use.
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for candidates searching for central government jobs, institute jobs, contract jobs and finance or rural development careers. Apply before the deadline to avoid last minute issues.
