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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has released the recruitment notification for 267 Group A, Group B, and Group C Non-Teaching vacancies under Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026. The JNU Exam Date 2026 is expected to be announced soon on the official website. Candidates can check the latest exam updates along with the eligibility requirements, vacancy breakup, selection process, salary, important dates, and other application details below.
JNU Exam Date 2026
Candidates who have applied for the 267 Group A, Group B, and Group C Non-Teaching vacancies are eagerly awaiting the JNU Exam Date 2026 announcement. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is expected to release the examination schedule soon on its official website. Until then, applicants should regularly check the official portal for updates and continue their exam preparation.
JNU Recruitment 2026 Out
Under JNU Recruitment 2026, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has notified 267 vacancies for Group A, Group B, and Group C Non-Teaching posts. Before applying, candidates should carefully go through the official notification to check the eligibility conditions, post-wise vacancies, application fee, selection procedure, and exam pattern to ensure they meet all the recruitment requirements.
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 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Selection Process |
Written Test, Skill/Trade Test (where applicable), Interview (Group A only), Document Verification
|
| 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)
|
| Admit Card |
To be announced
|
| Written Examination |
To be announced
|
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 submitting the online application, candidates must ensure that they satisfy all the prescribed eligibility conditions for the respective post. In addition to the required educational qualifications, relevant work experience is mandatory wherever specified in the official notification.
| 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
|
| 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
|
| Public Relation Officer |
Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication with 55% marks and 5 years’ experience
|
| Research Officer |
Master’s degree in a relevant field with 55% marks and 8 years’ experience
|
| System Analyst |
B.E./B.Tech. in CSE/ECE with 5 years’ experience or M.E./M.Tech./MCA etc. with 3 years’ experience
|
| Curator |
Master’s in Science / B.E./B.Tech. /PhD in Science or Engineering with 8 years’ experience
|
| Section Officer |
Bachelor’s degree with 3 years as Senior Assistant or 8 years as Assistant
|
| Private Secretary |
Bachelor’s degree, stenography speed, typing speed, and 3 years’ experience as PA or 5 years as Stenographer
|
| 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
|
| Professional Assistant |
Master’s or Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science with experience
|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) |
B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering with 1 year of experience or Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years’ experience
|
| Computer Operator |
B.E./B.Tech. in CS/IT with 50% marks and 5 years’ experience
|
| Assistant Archivist |
Bachelor’s in History / Diploma in Library Science or Archival Studies + Computer diploma + 5 years’ experience
|
| Semi-Professional Assistant |
Master’s in Library Science and Information Science or Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science with 2 years’ experience
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| Works Assistant |
ITI diploma in relevant trade with 5 years’ experience
|
| Lift Operator |
ITI diploma or 10th pass with valid lift operator license and 2 years’ experience
|
| Junior Assistant |
Bachelor’s degree, typing speed, and computer proficiency
|
| Cook |
10th pass + ITI in Bakery & Confectionery + 3 years’ experience
|
| MTS | 10th pass |
| Mess Helper |
10th pass + 3 years’ experience
|
| Engineering Attendant / Khalasi |
ITI diploma in relevant trade + 2 years’ experience
|
| Laboratory Attendant |
10+2 with Science or 10th with Science + skill certificate
|
| Library Attendant |
10+2 + Library Science certificate + 1 year experience
|
| Animal Attendant |
12th pass with Biology + 3 years’ experience
|
| Groundsman |
10th pass + 3 years’ experience
|
| Anti-Malaria Worker |
10th pass + 5 years’ experience
|
Age Limit
The upper age limit differs according to the post applied for.
| 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 2026 Link
Candidates must complete the online application process through the official JNU recruitment portal. Forms submitted through offline mode or any other method will not be accepted. A direct link to apply is shared below.
JNU Non-Teaching Apply Online Link (Window Closed)
How to Apply for JNU Non-Teaching Posts?
Candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:
- 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
Selection criteria for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 differ based on the post applied for. The table below provides the post-wise selection stages to help candidates understand the recruitment process for their preferred position.
| Post Group |
Selection Process
|
| Group A |
Written Test + Interview/Personality Test
|
| 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
|
JNU Non-Teaching 2026: Exam Pattern
The written examination conducted under the JNU Non Teaching Recruitment comprises two papers.
| 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
|
| 5 | Junior Assistant |
Typing Skill Test (Qualifying) – 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi
|
Interview/Personality Test (Group A Posts)
An Interview/Personality Test of 100 marks will be held only for candidates applying to Group A posts.
| 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
|
| Level 4 |
Assistant, Stenographer, Laboratory Assistant, Draftsman
|
| Level 3 |
Works Assistant
|
| Level 2 |
Lift Operator, Junior Assistant, Cook
|
| Level 1 |
MTS, Mess Helper, Engineering Attendant/Khalasi, Laboratory Attendant, Library Attendant, Animal Attendant, Groundsman, Anti-Malaria Worker
|
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