🏫

NIOS Recruitment 2026

NIOS Deputation Recruitment 2026 – 34 Group A, B & C Posts

National Institute of Open Schooling has invited online applications from eligible serving officers and employees for 34 Group A, Group B and Group C posts on deputation basis.

34 Total Posts

₹25,500–₹2,08,700 Pay Levels 4 to 11

3 August 2026 Online Last Date

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. RC-02/2026 for deputation recruitment.

The recruitment covers Assistant Director, Academic Officer, Librarian, Section Officer, Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant posts. Vacancies are available at NIOS Headquarters and its Regional Centres across India.

📢 Latest Update: The official NIOS recruitment portal lists 3 August 2026 as the last date for submitting the online application.

⚠️ Deputation Recruitment: These posts are intended for eligible serving officers and employees of Central Government, State Government, universities, autonomous bodies, educational institutions or other organisations specified in the notification.

📮 Hard Copy Required: After applying online, candidates must send the printed application and uploaded documents by Speed Post within seven days of online submission.

📋 NIOS Deputation Recruitment Overview

Organization	National Institute of Open Schooling
Short Name	NIOS
Administrative Ministry	Ministry of Education, Government of India
Advertisement Number	RC-02/2026
Recruitment Type	Deputation
Post Groups	Group A, Group B and Group C
Total Vacancies	34 Posts
Pay Levels	Level 4, Level 7, Level 10 and Level 11
Maximum Age	56 Years
Application Mode	Online followed by Speed Post
Online Last Date	3 August 2026
Hard-Copy Deadline	Within seven days of online submission
Application Fee	No Fee
Posting	NIOS Headquarters or Regional Centres across India
Official Portal	recruitment.nios.ac.in

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date or Deadline
Advertisement	RC-02/2026, July 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	3 August 2026
Printed Application Submission	Within seven days of successfully submitting the online form
Interview or Further Selection	Will be communicated by NIOS

Do not wait until the closing date. The printed application must also be dispatched by Speed Post within the prescribed seven-day period.

🏢 Group-Wise Vacancy Summary

05 Group A Posts

15 Group B Posts

14 Group C Posts

📊 Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Details

Post Name	Group	Posts	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Assistant Director (Academic)	Group A	03	Level 11	₹67,700–₹2,08,700
Academic Officer (Hindi)	Group A	01	Level 10	₹56,100–₹1,77,500
Librarian	Group A	01	Level 10	₹56,100–₹1,77,500
Section Officer	Group B	14	Level 7	₹44,900–₹1,42,400
Assistant Audit Officer	Group B	01	Level 7	₹44,900–₹1,42,400
Assistant	Group C	14	Level 4	₹25,500–₹81,100
Total Vacancies		34	Deputation Posts

Reservation categories are shown as not applicable because the posts are being filled on deputation basis.

🎓 Assistant Director (Academic) Eligibility

• Officers holding an analogous post on regular basis; or officers with five years of regular service in Pay Level 10.
• Eligible organisations include Central or State Government, universities, semi-government or autonomous organisations, professional institutions and research bodies.
• At least a second-class Master’s Degree in any subject with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Relevant experience in academic administration, research, planning, self-learning materials or textbook preparation at school level.
• Alternatively, five years of supervisory teaching experience in an eligible vocational education or training institution.
• Knowledge of computer operations.
• Experience in organising seminars, conferences and orientation programmes.
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English.

Experience in open learning or distance education and a postgraduate qualification in Distance Education are desirable.

📚 Academic Officer (Hindi) Eligibility

• Officers holding an analogous post on regular basis; or candidates having five years of experience as PGT in Hindi in Pay Level 6.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Hindi from a recognised university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
• Good academic record.
• Working knowledge of computer operations.
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English.

M.Phil., Ph.D., a postgraduate qualification in Education or Distance Education, and experience in preparing lessons or teaching materials are desirable.

📖 Librarian Eligibility

• Officers holding an analogous post on regular basis in eligible Government, university, professional or research organisations.
• Graduate Degree with Master of Library Science; or Postgraduate Degree with Bachelor of Library Science.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Working knowledge of English and Hindi.
• At least five years of experience in a reputed research or academic institution.

Training in reprography or documentation is desirable.

🗂️ Section Officer Eligibility

• Employees holding an analogous post on regular basis; or five years of continuous service in Pay Level 6.
• Alternatively, ten years of continuous regular service in Pay Level 4 in an eligible administrative field.
• At least three years of experience in Administration or Accounts with knowledge of applicable rules and procedures.
• Second-class Graduate Degree from a recognised university.
• Relevant fields include administration, finance, HRD, examination, seminars, conferences, student-support services, school administration, management or admission.
• Knowledge of Central Government office procedures, service rules and financial rules.
• Working knowledge of computer operations.

Experience exclusively in Media, Library, Printing or Computer fields is excluded from the specified Section Officer eligibility fields.

📑 Assistant Audit Officer Eligibility

• Five years of Accounts or Audit experience in Pay Level 6 in a Government or autonomous organisation; or
• Eight years of Accounts or Audit experience in Pay Level 5.
• Second-class Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Accounts or Commerce; or
• Chartered Accountant, CFA or ICWA qualification with knowledge of Government financial rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of computer operations.
• Working knowledge of Hindi or English.

💻 Assistant Eligibility

• Candidates holding an analogous post in an eligible organisation; or
• Candidates serving in Pay Level 2 with five years of regular service.
• Senior Secondary qualification from a recognised board.
• Proficiency in office procedures, noting and drafting.
• Knowledge of Government rules and regulations.
• Computer typing speed of at least 8,000 key depressions per hour.
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English.

🎂 Age Limit

56 Years Maximum Age

Closing Date Age Calculation

All Posts Applicable Limit

The applicant’s age must not exceed 56 years on the closing date for online applications.

💰 Pay Scale

Pay Level	Pay-Matrix Range	Applicable Posts
Level 11	₹67,700–₹2,08,700	Assistant Director (Academic)
Level 10	₹56,100–₹1,77,500	Academic Officer and Librarian
Level 7	₹44,900–₹1,42,400	Section Officer and Assistant Audit Officer
Level 4	₹25,500–₹81,100	Assistant

💳 Application Fee

No Application Fee: The official NIOS deputation notification clearly states that no fee is required for these posts.

📍 Posting Details

• NIOS Headquarters at Noida.
• Any of the NIOS Regional Centres located across India.
• Candidates must give three preferred posting options in the online application.
• Final posting will be decided by NIOS based on administrative requirements.
• Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India.

✅ Selection Process

Stage 1 Application Scrutiny

Stage 2 Shortlisting

Stage 3 Interview / Assessment

• Online and printed applications will be examined for eligibility.
• NIOS may adopt higher shortlisting criteria when a large number of applications is received.
• Shortlisting will be based on the information and documents submitted by candidates.
• NIOS may conduct an interview or adopt another appropriate assessment process.
• Interview and recruitment communication will normally be sent through email.

Possessing the minimum qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for interview.

📄 Documents Required

• Printed copy of the successfully submitted online application.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Class 10 certificate or other valid date-of-birth proof.
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Relevant service and experience certificates.
• Current appointment and pay-level proof.
• Pay-equivalence Government Order or Gazette notification, where applicable.
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer.
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
• ACR or APAR copies for the last five years, attested on each page by a Group A Gazetted Officer.
• Certificate regarding non-imposition of minor or major penalties during the last ten years.
• Penalty details where any minor or major penalty was imposed.
• Supporting equivalence certificate where an equivalent qualification is claimed.

Experience certificates should clearly mention the joining date, relieving date and pay scale. Unsupported experience may be treated as nil.

💻 How to Apply Online and by Speed Post

1. Open the official NIOS recruitment portal using the link provided below.
2. Select “RC 02/2026/Deputation Posts/July-2026”.
3. Download and read the complete deputation notification.
4. Confirm the post-specific service, qualification, experience, pay-level and age requirements.
5. Select “Apply Here” and enter your name, mobile number and active email address.
6. Complete OTP verification and proceed to the online application.
7. Enter personal, address, qualification, work-experience and deputation details correctly.
8. Select three preferred NIOS posting locations.
9. Upload a clear photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates and departmental documents.
10. Verify every entry carefully because modifications are not allowed after final submission.
11. Submit the online application on or before 3 August 2026.
12. Download and print the successfully submitted application.
13. Attach copies of all documents uploaded on the recruitment portal.
14. Obtain the required NOC, vigilance clearance, APAR and penalty certificates from the competent authority.
15. Place the printed application and documents in an envelope.
16. Write “Application for the post of __________” clearly on the envelope.
17. Send the application by Speed Post to the NIOS Recruitment Section within seven days of online submission.

Candidature will be considered only when the printed application is received within the prescribed period along with the required documents.

📮 Printed Application Address

To:
The Deputy Director (Administration),
Recruitment Section,
National Institute of Open Schooling,
A-24/25, Institutional Area,
Sector 62, Noida,
District Gautam Budh Nagar,
Uttar Pradesh – 201309.

The printed application must be sent through Speed Post. Write the name of the post applied for on the envelope.

📌 Important Conditions

• Only online applications will be accepted initially.
• The printed application and supporting documents are also mandatory.
• No application fee is payable.
• The closing date will be used to determine age, qualification and other eligibility conditions.
• Qualifications must be acquired on or before the closing date.
• Certificates uploaded to the portal must be clear and readable.
• Documents in languages other than Hindi or English should be accompanied by an attested translation.
• No correction or modification is permitted after final online submission.
• NIOS may increase, decrease, fill or cancel the advertised vacancies.
• Canvassing or bringing outside influence may result in rejection.

☎️ Recruitment Contact

Technical Help Email	recruitmentcell@nios.ac.in
Purpose	Difficulty in submitting the online application form
Recruitment Portal	recruitment.nios.ac.in
NIOS Headquarters	Noida, Uttar Pradesh

The technical-help email is intended for online-application submission difficulties, not for general eligibility enquiries.

✅ Apply Online 📄 Download Notification 🌐 Official Recruitment Portal

🔗 Important Official Links

Link Name	Official Link
NIOS Deputation Online Application	Apply Here
RC-02/2026 Official Notification	Download PDF
NIOS Recruitment Openings	View Openings
Candidate Login	Login
NIOS Official Website	Visit Website

Important Note: Candidates should verify the exact deputation service, pay-level, qualification, experience, age, departmental-clearance and document requirements for the selected post from the official NIOS notification. Online submission alone is not sufficient; the printed application must also be sent by Speed Post within seven days. ResultPass.in provides this information as a quick recruitment update.

Central Govt Jobs Education Jobs