Nhrc Senior Officer Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Nhrc for the post of Senior Officer. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, 12th / Higher Secondary (10+2), 10th / Matriculation (High School). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Officer | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Senior Officer | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Senior Officer | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Senior Officer | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Candidates must visit the official NHRC recruitment portal to initiate registration by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering detailed academic qualifications, professional experience in human rights or legal sectors, and permanent address details.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience letters, caste certificates, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed PDF and JPEG formats.
Pay the non-refundable application fee through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the payment receipt.
After successful verification of applications, download the generated admit card from the NHRC portal during the designated window prior to the scheduled examination date.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Nhrc Senior Officer Recruitment 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: Written Screening Examination | 200 Marks / 120 Minutes | General Studies, Indian Polity, Constitutional Law, Human Rights Jurisprudence, and Current Affairs of National and International Importance. |
| Stage 2: Descriptive Domain Specialization Paper | 100 Marks / 180 Minutes | Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, International Covenants, Drafting of Complaints, Legal Analysis, and Case Studies on Human Rights Violations. |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification | 100 Marks / No Fixed Duration | Evaluation of Communication Skills, Domain Knowledge, Personality, Leadership Qualities, and Verification of Original Educational and Experience Certificates. |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Examination | Based on Cumulative Score of Written and Interview | Final ranking based on aggregate performance followed by a mandatory medical fitness examination conducted by an authorized government medical board. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Senior Officer cadre at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is positioned at Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay for this prestigious post is Rs. 67,700 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 35,881), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% of the basic pay (Rs. 20,310), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816) is provided, bringing the total Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,34,907. After statutory deductions, which include 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 10,358, along with CGHS and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,23,549.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
Recruitment to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. This includes a vertical reservation of 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additionally, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Nhrc Senior Officer Recruitment
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The NHRC sets category-wise minimum qualifying marks in the written exam, typically 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, subject to change based on overall performance.
Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method is utilized to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.
No, there is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period and are subject to standard Central Government service rules.
Directly recruited Senior Officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and suitability for the permanent cadre are closely evaluated.
The syllabus focuses heavily on the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, the Constitution of India, international covenants (UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR), and landmark Supreme Court judgments on civil liberties.
Selected officers are primarily posted at the NHRC Headquarters in New Delhi, although they may be required to travel across India for field investigations and human rights inquiries.