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Contract Interview 2025 26

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Contract Interview 2025 26 administered by JNU Authority (Madhya Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JNU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Madhya Pradesh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
6f407e3d D5f0 7c36ed877eb9	1 Openings	₹12 (Level-4)	2026-06-10
6th List of Undelivered Cheques Which Were Issued to the Applicants Who Had	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Jul Filling Up of 1 One Post of Director in Level 13 and 1 One Post of Dep	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-01-17
Deputation Post	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by JNU

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E TENDER for the Work of Repairing of Road from Director Secretariat to Main	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for the Work of Upgradation by Way of Providing False Ceiling Roofi	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for the Work of Upgradation of Board Room by Way of Providing Tough	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ndpm Vehicle E TENDER 08 2023 24 Dtd 15 3 2024	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Contract Interview 2025 26?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JNU Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain jnu.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official JNU recruitment portal and initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic and professional details match original certificates to prevent disqualification during the document verification stage.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational marksheets, experience certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the specified format and size as prescribed in the official notification.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to success before exiting.

Download the final submitted application form and the system-generated acknowledgement receipt, which serves as the primary document for tracking the release of the hall ticket or admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Contract Interview 2025 26 is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language Proficiency.
Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 180 Minutes	Subject-specific technical knowledge, JNU administrative regulations, University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, and relevant statutory frameworks.
Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying	Verification of educational credentials, caste certificates, experience letters, and medical fitness assessment by a designated government medical board.
Final Merit List	N/A	Aggregate performance across screening and domain tests, adjusted for category-wise reservation rosters and institutional requirements.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Contractual engagements at JNU typically follow a consolidated monthly remuneration model rather than the standard 7th CPC Pay Matrix. However, for positions aligned with Level 7 (Entry Basic 44,900), the 7th CPC structure applies. With DA at 53 percent (23,797), HRA for Delhi (Class X at 27 percent of 12,123), and TA (3,600 plus DA), the gross monthly salary approximates 84,420. After mandatory NPS deductions (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately 74,500. For 8th CPC projections, analysts anticipate a fitment factor increase of 1.5 to 1.8 times the current basic pay, potentially raising entry-level basic pay to approximately 70,000. Contractual staff are generally excluded from standard pensionary benefits but remain eligible for statutory deductions as per the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, ensuring compliance with labor welfare standards.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

JNU adheres strictly to DoPT Office Memorandum guidelines regarding reservation. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation, with additional provisions for specific disability categories. The 10 percent vertical quota for EWS is implemented as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Women candidates and those from marginalized sections are frequently granted fee concessions or exemptions to promote inclusive participation. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, government-issued certificates in the prescribed format during the verification stage to ensure compliance with national social justice mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Contract Interview 2025 26

What is the typical cutoff trend for JNU contractual roles?

Cutoffs are dynamic, generally ranging between 65 to 75 percent depending on the volume of applicants and the difficulty level of the domain-specific paper.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, JNU employs standard statistical normalization methods to ensure equity across different exam shifts, mitigating variations in paper difficulty.

Does the contract include a mandatory service bond?

Most contractual positions do not require a service bond, though specific project-based roles may mandate a notice period or project completion commitment.

What is the probation period for these roles?

Contractual roles typically involve an initial performance review period of three to six months, after which the contract is renewed based on satisfactory output.

Can the syllabus be modified during the recruitment cycle?

The core syllabus remains consistent with the notification; however, the authority reserves the right to update technical sections based on evolving UGC guidelines.

Are postings limited to the JNU campus in Delhi?

Yes, the primary place of posting is the JNU campus, New Delhi, though candidates may be assigned to associated research centers or satellite offices.