NIOS Vacancy: Recruitment at NIOS on a deputation basis, salary up to ₹2.08 lakh; find out who is eligible to apply..

NIOS Recruitment 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Education, has invited applications for recruitment to a total of 34 posts across Groups 'A', 'B', and 'C'. This recruitment will be conducted on a deputation basis. There is no application fee for this recruitment.

Selected candidates may be posted at the NIOS headquarters in Noida or at any of the 20 regional centers located across the country. Posting may be assigned anywhere in the country based on the institute's requirements.

Number of posts to be filled and salary details:
Name of Post    Vacancies    Group    Pay Level (7th Pay Commission)    Pay Scale (in Rupees)
Assistant Director (Academic)    3    A    Level-11    67,700 - 2,08,700
Academic Officer (Hindi)    1    A    Level-10    56,100 - 1,77,500
Librarian    1    A    Level-10    56,100 - 1,77,500
Section Officer    14    B    Level-7    44,900 - 1,42,400
Assistant Audit Officer    1    B    Level-7    44,900 - 1,42,400
Assistant    14    C    Level-4    25,500 - 81,100
Total    34    -    -    -

Educational Qualification: Who can apply?

Assistant Director (Academic)

Master's degree in the second division with at least 55% marks from a recognized institute.
At least 5 years of experience in academic administration, research, or the preparation of study material.
Knowledge of computer operations.
For deputation: Holding an equivalent post or having 5 years of regular service at Level-10.

Academic Officer (Hindi)

Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks.
Good academic record. PGTs with 5 years of experience in an equivalent post or at Level-6 are also eligible.

Librarian

Bachelor’s degree with M.Lib.Sc. OR Master’s degree with B.Lib.Sc.
5 years of experience in a reputed academic or research institution.
Regular service in an equivalent post.

Section Officer

Graduate (Second Division).
Experience in administration, accounts, or conduct of examinations.
Regular service of 5 years at Level-6 or 10 years at Level-4 in an equivalent post.

Assistant Audit Officer

Graduate in Economics, Accounts, or Commerce; or CA, CFA, or ICWA qualification.
5 years of experience in accounts/audit at Level-6 or 8 years at Level-5.

Assistant

12th-grade pass.
Proficiency in office work.
Typing speed of at least 8000 key depressions per hour on a computer.
Regular service of 5 years in an equivalent post or at Level-2.

What is the age limit?
For all posts, the maximum age of the candidate should be 56 years as of the last date of application.

How will the selection take place?
In the recruitment process, a screening committee will first scrutinize the applications. Merely meeting the minimum qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview.

In case of a large number of applications, NIOS may set higher criteria for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview via e-mail.

Last date for application
Last date for online application: 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in *Employment News*.
Hard copy of application: Must reach the NIOS office within 7 days of the online application.

What documents are required to apply?
Candidates currently employed in government or autonomous institutions must also submit the following documents along with their application:

Vigilance clearance and integrity certificate.
Verified ACRs/APARs for the last five years.
Certificate stating that no major or minor disciplinary action has been taken in the last 10 years. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
If the current pay scale does not align with the Central Government's 7th Pay Commission, a gazette notification or government order establishing equivalence.

How to Apply
Apply online by visiting the official NIOS website.
Take a printout of the application form after filling it out.
Attach all required documents.
Send the application to the designated address via Speed ​​Post.
Clearly write "Application for the post of [Name of the Post]" on the envelope.

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