JNU Recruitment Dossier

Employment

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Employment administered by JNU Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JNU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-24 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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

Related Active Openings under JNU

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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
Contract Interview 2025 26	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

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 Employment?

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 2025-08-24. 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

Candidates must access the official JNU recruitment portal and initiate registration by providing a valid email address, active mobile number, and personal credentials to generate a secure login profile and temporary password.

Log in to the dashboard to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) module by entering comprehensive educational qualifications, professional experience details, and uploading personal metadata accurately according to official guidelines.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signature specimens, category certificates, and academic testimonials adhering strictly to the specified pixel dimensions, file formats, and maximum size thresholds defined by the authority.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite application fee via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI, and securely download the system-generated transaction receipt for future reconciliation purposes.

Upon successful submission and verification of application data, candidates can download and print the official admit card from the portal upon release, ensuring all personal and exam venue details are verified.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Employment 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
Stage 1: Computer Based Test Screening	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness and Current Affairs, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Mathematical Aptitude and Quantitative Techniques, Test of English and Hindi Language Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	University Administration and Governance Rules, Central Civil Services Rules and Conduct Regulations, Financial Management, GFR, and Auditing Procedures, Office Procedure, Secretariat Work, and Act Provisions
Stage 3: Skill Test or Trade Assessment	100 Marks, 60 Minutes	Advanced Computer Proficiency and Office Suite Usage, Data Entry Speed and Accuracy Assessment, Noting, Drafting, and Official Correspondence Skills, Practical Domain-Specific Operational Tasks
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Board	Qualifying Nature	Original Academic and Professional Certificate Verification, Caste, Category, and EWS Certificate Authenticity Checks, Identity Proof and Biometric Matching, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Examination by Competent Authority

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for positions under the JNU Authority adheres strictly to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, typically spanning from Level 1 to Level 12 depending on the specific cadre. For an entry-level administrative or academic support role at Level 6, the initial basic pay is established at INR 35,400. In accordance with current regulatory provisions, Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated at 53 percent of the basic pay, amounting to INR 18,762. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is factored at the applicable rate for Tier-1 cities (Class X) at 27 percent, yielding INR 9,558, alongside Transport Allowance (TA) plus applicable DA thereon. The aggregate Gross Monthly Salary is approximately INR 68,500. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand salary ranges between INR 59,000 and INR 61,000 per month.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for recruitment at JNU strictly abides by the constitutional mandates and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Vertical reservations are provisioned at 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates across all categories along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempt from application fee payments, ensuring compliance with inclusive public employment directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Employment

What is the formula for determining qualifying cutoff marks in the computer-based examination?

Qualifying cutoff marks are determined based on category-specific minimum qualifying standards and normalized scores across multiple shifts, keeping in view the total number of vacancies and overall candidate performance.

Are marks subjected to normalization if the examination is conducted across multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalization formulas established by government examination authorities are applied to adjust for any variance in difficulty levels across different examination shifts.

Is there a mandatory service bond or surety agreement required upon final appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond or execute a surety agreement to serve the institution for a specified probationary period or minimum duration, failing which liquidated damages apply.

What is the duration of the mandatory probation period for newly appointed personnel?

The standard probation period is initially fixed for two years from the date of joining, which may be extended at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance reviews.

Where can candidates access the detailed syllabus and reference material list?

The comprehensive syllabus, exam blueprint, and subject-wise weightage details are hosted officially on the main JNU recruitment portal under the designated notification link.

What are the primary posting locations for candidates selected through this recruitment drive?

Selected candidates are posted primarily at the main Jawaharlal Nehru University campus located in New Delhi, with potential deployment to associated centers or regional facilities as per administrative requirements.