NIRDPR Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 98 Consultant Posts

📅 Posted: 14/01/2026 📝 Updated: 21/01/2026

Total Vacancy 98

Salary ₹40,000 - ₹50,000 (Consolidated)

Location All India

Last Date 28/01/2026

Short Information: NIRDPR Recruitment 2026: The National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has released the Official Notification PDF for the recruitment of 98 Contractual Positions (Senior Capacity Building Consultant & Capacity Building Consultant). These positions are for the School of Excellence in Panchayati Raj (SoEPR) project. Candidates having Post Graduate Degree in relevant fields and experience in Rural Development/Panchayati Raj can apply online. The salary offered is ₹50,000/- for Senior Consultants and ₹40,000/- for Consultants. Complete details regarding Age Limit, Selection Process, and State-wise Vacancies are available below. Visit TopOnlineForm.com for the latest Sarkari Result updates and click on the link below to fill the Online Form before 28/01/2026.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	14/01/2026
Application Begin	14/01/2026
Last Date to Apply	28/01/2026
Interview Date	To be notified

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹300
SC / ST / PwBD	₹0

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Max 35/40 Years (as on 28/01/2026)

(As per Govt Rules for reserved categories.)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Senior Capacity Building Consultant	10	PG Degree in Social Science/RD/Economics/Pol.Sc/Sociology OR MBA (HR/RD). 5 Yrs Exp. Max Age: 40 Years.
Capacity Building Consultant	88	PG Degree in Social Science/RD/Economics/Pol.Sc/Sociology OR MBA (HR/RD). 2 Yrs Exp. Max Age: 35 Years.
Total Vacancy	98

Category Wise Distribution for the Senior Capacity Building Consultant

Post	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Total
No. of Backlog vacancies	0	2	0	2	4
No. of Current Vacancies	5	0	1	0	6
Total	5	2	1	2	10

Category Wise Distribution for the Capacity Building Consultant

Post	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST	Pw D*	Total
No. of Backlog vacancies	0	28	0	19	8	6	55
No. of Current Vacancies	26	4	3	0	0	0	33
Total	26	32	3	19	8	6	88

State/UT Wise Vacancy Distribution (Total Districts)

State/ U T	Total Districts
Andhra Pradesh	26
Arunachal Pradesh	25
Assam	35
Bihar	38
Chhattisgarh	33
Goa	2
Gujarat	33
Haryana	22
Himachal Pradesh	12
Jharkhand	24
Karnataka	31
Kerala	14
Madhya Pradesh	55
Maharashtra	36
Manipur	16
Meghalaya	12
Mizoram	11
Nagaland	16
Odisha	30
Punjab	23
Rajasthan	33
Sikkim	6
Tamil Nadu	38
Telangana	33
Tripura	8
Uttar Pradesh	75
Uttarakhand	13
West Bengal	23
Andaman and Nicobar	03
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	03
Jammu & Kashmir	20
Ladakh	02
Puducherry	04
Total	755

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in any Social Science/ Rural Development/ Rural Management/ Political Science/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Social Work/ Economics/ History/ Public Administration/ Management OR Post Graduate Diploma (2 Years) in Management (HR/RD).
Minimum Marks: 55% marks in Graduation and Post-Graduation.
Experience (Senior Consultant): Minimum 5 Years experience in capacity building/training in Rural Development/Panchayati Raj sector.
Experience (Consultant): Minimum 2 Years experience in capacity building/training in Rural Development/Panchayati Raj sector.
Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Hindi (Reading, Writing & Speaking). Knowledge of local language of the applied state is preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and Internet applications.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Senior Capacity Building Consultant	₹50,000/- per month + Travel Allowance
Capacity Building Consultant	₹40,000/- per month + Travel Allowance

Selection Process Steps

Shortlisting based on Qualification & Experience
Written Test (if required)
Personal Interview

How to Apply

Visit the official website www.nirdpr.org.in.
Go to the 'Job Vacancies' section.
Click on 'Apply Online' for Advt No. 37/2025.
Register and fill the application form with personal and educational details.
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Experience Certificates).
Pay the application fee of ₹300 online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification PDF Advt No. 37/2025	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
Post Name	NIRDPR Senior Consultant & Consultant Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancy	98
Salary	₹40,000 - ₹50,000 (Consolidated)
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	28/01/2026
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