Jawaharlal Nehru University Vacancy 2026: If you are looking for a job, then here’s a great opportunity for candidates who have passed 10th, 12th, or Graduation. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced recruitment for various Non-Teaching Staff posts, including Assistant Librarian, Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Stenographer, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Cook, and several other positions.
According to the released notification (Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026), this recruitment drive has been announced for a total of 267 posts. Eligible candidates can submit the online application form till 27 July 2026, 5:00 PM. To apply, visit the https://jnunt.samarth.edu.in portal. Selected candidates will receive salaries under Pay Levels 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, and 11.
Notification Released for 267 Posts
Jawaharlal Nehru University has announced recruitment for a total of 267 Non-Teaching Staff posts. The names of the posts and the number of vacancies are as follows –
| Post Name | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Engineer (Electrical) | Group-A | 01 |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | Group-A | 01 |
| Assistant Librarian | Group-A | 03 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group-A | 01 |
| Public Relations Officer | Group-A | 01 |
| Research Officer | Group-A | 02 |
| System Analyst | Group-A | 03 |
| Curator | Group-A | 01 |
| Section Officer | Group-B | 01 |
| Private Secretary | Group-B | 02 |
| Senior Assistant | Group-B | 08 |
| Personal Assistant | Group-B | 08 |
| Professional Assistant | Group-B | 02 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Group-B | 02 |
| Computer Operator | Group-B | 01 |
| Assistant Archivist | Group-B | 01 |
| Semi Professional Assistant | Group-C | 07 |
| Assistant Manager (Guest House) | Group-C | 01 |
| Statistical Assistant | Group-C | 01 |
| Assistant | Group-C | 05 |
| Stenographer | Group-C | 20 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Group-C | 04 |
| Draftsman | Group-C | 01 |
| Work Assistant (Wireman, Carpenter, Plumber, etc.) | Group-C | 19 |
| Lift Operator | Group-C | 02 |
| Junior Assistant | Group-C | 46 |
| Cook | Group-C | 27 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Group-C | 15 |
| Mess Helper | Group-C | 30 |
| Engineering Attendant | Group-C | 30 |
| Laboratory Attendant | Group-C | 08 |
| Library Attendant | Group-C | 02 |
| Animal Attendant | Group-C | 04 |
| Groundsman | Group-C | 03 |
| Anti-Malaria Worker | Group-C | 04 |
| Total Posts | – | 267 |
Opportunity for Candidates from 10th Pass to Graduation
Different educational qualifications have been prescribed for different posts under the Jawaharlal Nehru University Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026, which can be checked in the table below. Candidates who have passed 10th, 12th, B.E., B.Tech, or Graduation are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Executive Engineer (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering with 5–10 years of regular service. |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks along with 5–10 years of experience. |
| Assistant Librarian | Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation along with UGC NET/SET/SLET qualification. |
| Assistant Registrar | Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. |
| Public Relations Officer | Master’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication with at least 55% marks and 5 years of experience in an Editorial Department/Central or State Government Department/PSU/Regional Newspaper/News Agency, etc. |
| Research Officer | Master’s degree in the relevant field with 8 years of experience. |
| System Analyst | B.E./B.Tech degree in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics Engineering with 5 years of experience. |
| Curator | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in Science/Engineering with 60% marks and 8 years of experience. |
| Section Officer | Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in the relevant field. |
| Private Secretary | Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience as Personal Assistant or 5 years as Stenographer. Proficiency in Hindi and English stenography and typing. |
| Senior Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience as UDC or equivalent. |
| Personal Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience as a Stenographer along with stenography and typing skills in English or Hindi. |
| Professional Assistant | Master’s degree in Library & Information Science with 2 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Library/Library & Information Science with 3 years of experience. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years of experience. |
| Computer Operator | B.E./B.Tech degree in Computer Science/Information Technology with 5 years of experience. |
| Assistant Archivist | Bachelor’s degree in History, 6-month Computer Diploma, and at least 5 years of experience. |
| Semi Professional Assistant | Master’s degree in Library & Information Science or Bachelor’s degree in Library/Library & Information Science. |
| Assistant Manager (Guest House) | Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management with 5 years of experience in a 3-star hotel, or Diploma in Hotel Management with 7 years of experience. |
| Statistical Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Commerce as one of the subjects. |
| Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience. |
| Stenographer | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline along with stenography skills. |
| Laboratory Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience. |
| Draftsman | Diploma or equivalent qualification, or ITI Draftsman/Civil Diploma/Architecture with 5 years of experience. |
| Work Assistant (Wireman, Carpenter, Plumber, etc.) | 2-year ITI Diploma with 5 years of experience in the relevant trade. |
| Lift Operator | 2-year ITI Diploma with 2 years of experience in the related field. |
| Junior Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with English and Hindi typing skills. |
| Cook | 10th Pass with ITI Certificate in the relevant trade. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 10th Pass. |
| Mess Helper | 10th Pass with 3 years of experience. |
| Engineering Attendant | 2-year ITI Diploma in the relevant field with 2 years of work experience. |
| Laboratory Attendant | 10+2 in Science stream or 10th Pass with a Skill Certificate in Laboratory Technology. |
| Library Attendant | 12th Pass with a Certificate Course in Library Science and 1 year of experience. |
| Animal Attendant | 12th Pass with Biology and 3 years of experience in an Animal House or equivalent institute. |
| Groundsman | 10th Pass with 3 years of experience as a Groundsman. |
| Anti-Malaria Worker | 10th/Matric Pass with at least 5 years of experience. |
Candidates Up to 40 Years Can Apply
For most of the posts, the maximum age limit is 40 years. However, for some posts, the maximum age limit is 45 years.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories will also be provided age relaxation as per Government rules.
Let’s Understand the Selection Process
Selection for the Non-Teaching posts at Jawaharlal Nehru University will be based on a written examination consisting of Paper 1 and Paper 2. Some posts will also require a Skill Test, while certain posts will include an Interview.
Application Fee as per Reserved Categories
| Post Group | General / EWS / OBC Fee | SC / ST / Women Fee | PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | ₹ 1500 | ₹ 1000 | No Fee |
| Group B & C | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 600 | No Fee |
Let’s Know How to Apply Online
- Step 1: First, open the recruitment portal jnunt.samarth.edu.in.
- Step 2: Register / Login. Click on ‘Sign Up’ and create your account using your email ID, mobile number, and password. Then log in directly using your username and password.
- Step 3: Fill out the application form. After logging in, carefully enter all the required details in the application form, such as your name, parents’ names, date of birth, category, address, educational qualifications, and work experience.
- Step 4: Finally, go to the ‘Document Upload’ section and upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and other required certificates after scanning them.
1 Jawaharlal Nehru University, ” Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026″, 2026. Source Link
