JNU Recruitment 2026 is officially open for 267 Group A, B, and C positions. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online until July 27, 2026. Review complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limits, application fees, the selection process, and salary packages here.
JNU Recruitment 2026 Out
The online application process is now live for the JNU Recruitment 2026, offering 267 vacancies across Group A, Group B, and Group C categories. Interested and eligible candidates must complete their registration via the official JNU recruitment portal no later than July 27, 2026 (5:00 PM). We strongly advise candidates to thoroughly review the official notification for comprehensive details on educational qualifications, post-specific vacancies, selection criteria, and exam syllabi.
Download the Official JNU Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
JNU Notification 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
|
| Advertisement No. | 01/RC(NT)/2026 |
| Recruitment |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
|
| Total Vacancies | 267 |
| Posts |
Group A, B & C Non-Teaching Posts
|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | Started |
| Last Date to Apply |
27 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
|
| Selection Process |
Written Test, Skill/Trade Test (where applicable), Interview (Group A only), Document Verification
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| Official Website | jnu.ac.in |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | June 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | Active |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
27 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
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| Admit Card |
To be announced
|
| Written Examination |
To be announced
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JNU Non Teaching Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Group | Vacancies |
| Executive Engineer (Electrical) | A | 1 |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | A | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | A | 3 |
| Assistant Registrar | A | 1 |
| Public Relation Officer | A | 1 |
| Research Officer | A | 2 |
| System Analyst | A | 3 |
| Curator | A | 1 |
| Section Officer | B | 1 |
| Private Secretary | B | 2 |
| Senior Assistant | B | 8 |
| Personal Assistant | B | 8 |
| Professional Assistant | B | 2 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | B | 2 |
| Computer Operator | B | 1 |
| Assistant Archivist | B | 1 |
| Semi-Professional Assistant | C | 7 |
| Assistant Manager (Guest House) | C | 1 |
| Statistical Assistant | C | 1 |
| Assistant | C | 5 |
| Stenographer | C | 20 |
| Laboratory Assistant | C | 4 |
| Draftsman | C | 1 |
| Works Assistant | C | 19 |
| Lift Operator | C | 2 |
| Junior Assistant | C | 46 |
| Cook | C | 27 |
| Multi Tasking Staff | C | 15 |
| Mess Helper | C | 30 |
| Engineering Attendant / Khalasi | C | 30 |
| Laboratory Attendant | C | 8 |
| Library Attendant | C | 2 |
| Animal Attendant | C | 4 |
| Groundsman | C | 3 |
| Anti-Malaria Worker | C | 4 |
| Total | 267 |
JNU Non Teaching Eligibility Criteria
Before starting your online application, please verify that you fulfill all the specified eligibility requirements for the chosen post. Candidates must ensure they possess the necessary educational qualifications and any relevant work experience, as mandated by the specific role requirements.
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification
|
| Executive Engineer (Electrical) |
B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering with 55% marks and 10 years’ regular service as AE Electrical in Level 7 or 5 years as AEE Electrical in Level 10
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| Executive Engineer (Civil) |
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering with 55% marks and 10 years’ regular service as AE Civil in Level 7 or 5 years as AEE Civil in Level 10
|
| Assistant Librarian |
Master’s in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with 55% marks, NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms
|
| Assistant Registrar |
Master’s degree with 55% marks
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| Public Relation Officer |
Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication with 55% marks and 5 years’ experience
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| Research Officer |
Master’s degree in a relevant field with 55% marks and 8 years’ experience
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| System Analyst |
B.E./B.Tech. in CSE/ECE with 5 years’ experience or M.E./M.Tech./MCA etc. with 3 years’ experience
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| Curator |
Master’s in Science / B.E./B.Tech. /PhD in Science or Engineering with 8 years’ experience
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| Section Officer |
Bachelor’s degree with 3 years as Senior Assistant or 8 years as Assistant
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| Private Secretary |
Bachelor’s degree, stenography speed, typing speed, and 3 years’ experience as PA or 5 years as Stenographer
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| Senior Assistant |
Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience as UDC or equivalent
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| Personal Assistant |
Bachelor’s degree, stenography, typing speed, 2 years’ experience
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| Professional Assistant |
Master’s or Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science with experience
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| Junior Engineer (Civil) |
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering with 1 year of experience or Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years’ experience
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| Computer Operator |
B.E./B.Tech. in CS/IT with 50% marks and 5 years’ experience
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| Assistant Archivist |
Bachelor’s in History / Diploma in Library Science or Archival Studies + Computer diploma + 5 years’ experience
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| Semi-Professional Assistant |
Master’s in Library Science and Information Science or Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science with 2 years’ experience
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| Assistant Manager (Guest House) |
Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management with relevant hotel experience
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| Statistical Assistant |
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics / Mathematics with Statistics / Economics with Statistics / Commerce with Statistics
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| Assistant |
Bachelor’s degree, 2 years’ experience, typing speed, and computer proficiency
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| Stenographer |
Bachelor’s degree, stenography speed, typing speed, and computer knowledge
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| Laboratory Assistant |
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in lab instruments
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| Draftsman |
Diploma / ITI in relevant field with 5 years’ experience
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| Works Assistant |
ITI diploma in relevant trade with 5 years’ experience
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| Lift Operator |
ITI diploma or 10th pass with valid lift operator license and 2 years’ experience
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| Junior Assistant |
Bachelor’s degree, typing speed, and computer proficiency
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| Cook |
10th pass + ITI in Bakery & Confectionery + 3 years’ experience
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| MTS | 10th pass |
| Mess Helper |
10th pass + 3 years’ experience
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| Engineering Attendant / Khalasi |
ITI diploma in relevant trade + 2 years’ experience
|
| Laboratory Attendant |
10+2 with Science or 10th with Science + skill certificate
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| Library Attendant |
10+2 + Library Science certificate + 1 year experience
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| Animal Attendant |
12th pass with Biology + 3 years’ experience
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| Groundsman |
10th pass + 3 years’ experience
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| Anti-Malaria Worker |
10th pass + 5 years’ experience
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Age Limit
Please note that the maximum age limit for applicants is determined by the specific post and category requirements outlined in the recruitment notification.
| Post / Category | Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Executive Engineer posts | 45 years |
| Most other posts | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years relaxation |
| PwD | 10 years relaxation |
| PwD + OBC (NCL) | 13 years relaxation |
| PwD + SC / ST | 15 years relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen / commissioned officers | As per GoI norms |
| Regular JNU employees | No upper age limit, subject to conditions |
JNU Apply Online Link
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications exclusively through the official JNU recruitment portal by July 27, 2026. Applications submitted via post or any alternative offline modes will not be accepted or processed.
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Official Apply Online Link (Active)
How to Apply for JNU Non-Teaching Posts?
Follow the step-by-step instructions provided on the portal to successfully complete your registration and application submission process.
- Visit the official JNU recruitment portal.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all details before submitting the application.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
Documents Required for JNU Recruitment
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Experience Certificates (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Government-issued Photo ID
- No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)
Application Fee
| Post Group | Category | Fee |
| Group A | UR / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1,500 |
| Group A | SC / ST / Women | Rs. 1,000 |
| Group A | PwD | Nil |
| Group B and C | UR / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1,000 |
| Group B and C | SC / ST / Women | Rs. 600 |
| Group B and C | PwD | Nil |
JNU Non Teaching Selection Process
The JNU Non-Teaching recruitment selection procedure is tailored to the specific requirements of each role. We encourage candidates to consult the detailed table below to identify the specific selection stages applicable to their desired position.
| Post Group |
Selection Process
|
| Group A |
Written Test + Interview/Personality Test
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| Group B |
Written Test + Skill Test wherever applicable
|
| Group C |
Written Test + Skill Test wherever applicable
|
| Typing/Stenography Posts |
Qualifying skill test
|
| No interview posts |
Group B and Group C posts
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JNU Non-Teaching 2026: Exam Pattern
The recruitment process includes a comprehensive written examination, which consists of two distinct papers for candidates.
| Paper | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematical Ability, English/Hindi, Computer Awareness | 150 | 300 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Post-specific domain knowledge | 50 | 100 | 1.5 hours |
Paper 1 (MCQ Type)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Objective Type (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 30 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 70 |
| Mathematical Ability | 35 | 70 |
| Test of Language (English/Hindi) | 30 | 60 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
JNU Non-Teaching Skill Test 2026
| S. No. | Post |
Skill Test Details
|
| 1 | Private Secretary |
Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying)
• Dictation: 10 Minutes @ 120 WPM (English) / 100 WPM (Hindi) • Transcription: 50 Minutes (English) / 60 Minutes (Hindi) • Maximum permissible mistakes: 5% |
| 2 | Personal Assistant |
Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying)
• Dictation: 10 Minutes @ 100 WPM (English/Hindi) • Transcription: 40 Minutes (English) / 55 Minutes (Hindi) • Maximum permissible mistakes: 5% |
| 3 | Stenographer |
Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying)
• Dictation: 10 Minutes @ 80 WPM (English/Hindi) • Transcription: 50 Minutes (English) / 65 Minutes (Hindi) • Maximum permissible mistakes: 5% |
| 4 | Assistant |
Typing Skill Test (Qualifying) – 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi
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| 5 | Junior Assistant |
Typing Skill Test (Qualifying) – 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi
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Interview/Personality Test (Group A Posts)
For candidates applying to Group A posts, a mandatory Interview/Personality Test valued at 100 marks will be conducted as part of the final evaluation.
| Particular | Details |
| Applicable For |
Group A Posts Only
|
| Maximum Marks | 100 Marks |
| Assessment Criteria |
Academic qualifications, relevant experience, communication skills, general awareness, problem-solving ability, extracurricular activities, and overall personality
|
| Weightage |
Written Test (Paper I & II): 70%
Interview/Personality Test: 30% |
JNU Non Teaching: Post-wise Salary Pay Level
| Pay Level | Posts Included |
| Level 11 |
Executive Engineer (Electrical), Executive Engineer (Civil)
|
| Level 10 |
Assistant Librarian, Assistant Registrar, PRO, Research Officer, System Analyst, Curator
|
| Level 7 |
Section Officer, Private Secretary
|
| Level 6 |
Senior Assistant, Personal Assistant, Professional Assistant, Junior Engineer (Civil), Computer Operator, Assistant Archivist
|
| Level 5 |
Semi Professional Assistant, Assistant Manager (Guest House), Statistical Assistant
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| Level 4 |
Assistant, Stenographer, Laboratory Assistant, Draftsman
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| Level 3 |
Works Assistant
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| Level 2 |
Lift Operator, Junior Assistant, Cook
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| Level 1 |
MTS, Mess Helper, Engineering Attendant/Khalasi, Laboratory Attendant, Library Attendant, Animal Attendant, Groundsman, Anti-Malaria Worker
|
FAQs
This recruitment drive aims to fill 267 total vacancies across diverse Group A, Group B, and Group C non-teaching roles at JNU.
The final deadline for submitting your completed online application is July 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM sharp.
No, the interview stage is exclusive to Group A positions. Roles categorized under Group B and Group C are filled based on the performance in the written examination only.
Yes, the examination follows a negative marking policy where 1/4th of a mark is deducted for every incorrect response.