JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 267 MTS, Steno and More Posts
The JNU Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026 covers a wide range of posts from Executive Engineer to Mess Helper. Here is a at-a-glance overview of the key details candidates need before applying.
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 267 MTS, Steno and More Posts – Overview
| Pay Scale / Salary | All selected candidates in the JNU Non-Teaching Staff Vacancy 2026 will receive pay as per the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, plus allowances as admissible under University rules. The pay level for each post is clearly defined in the official notification. |
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| Selection Procedure | The selection process for JNU Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026 is multi-stage and varies by post group. All candidates will appear in a Computer Based Test (CBT), and shortlisted candidates proceed to subsequent stages. There is no interview for Group B and Group C posts as per MoE guidelines. Paper I is an MCQ-type written test of 2 hours carrying 300 marks across 150 questions. It covers General Awareness (30 questions, 60 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 70 marks), Mathematical Ability (35 questions, 70 marks), Test of Language - English or Hindi (30 questions, 60 marks), and Computer Awareness (20 questions, 40 marks). There is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks per wrong answer. Visually Handicapped and Cerebral Palsy candidates receive 15 minutes extra per hour. Paper II is a domain-specific MCQ test of 1.5 hours, 50 questions, and 100 marks. It applies to posts including Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, System Analyst, Assistant Librarian, Public Relation Officer, Research Officer, both Executive Engineer posts, Junior Engineer (Civil), Computer Operator, Professional Assistant, Assistant Archivist, Semi Professional Assistant, Assistant Manager (Guest House), and Statistical Assistant. A qualifying Skill/Typing Test is conducted for Private Secretary, Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Assistant, and Junior Assistant. This test is qualifying in nature and does not add to the merit score. For all Group A posts, an Interview/Personality Test worth 100 marks is conducted. The final merit is calculated with 70% weightage for the written examination (Paper I + Paper II) and 30% for the Interview. Candidates are called for interview at a ratio not exceeding 1:15 (vacancies to candidates). |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.jnu.ac.in/ |
JNU Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Breakdown
The JNU Non-Teaching Staff Vacancy 2026 spans 35 different posts across Group A, B, and C categories. The total sanctioned strength is 267 posts , including backlog vacancies carried forward from previous recruitment years.
Group A Posts (Level 10 and Above)
| post | pay level | total posts |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Engineer (Electrical) | Level-11 | 1 |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | Level-11 | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | Academic Level-10 | 3 |
| Assistant Registrar | Level-10 | 1 |
| Public Relation Officer | Level-10 | 1 |
| Research Officer | Level-10 | 2 |
| System Analyst | Level-10 | 3 |
| Curator | Level-10 | 1 |
Group B Posts (Level 6 and Level 7)
| post | pay level | total posts |
|---|---|---|
| Section Officer | Level-7 | 1 |
| Private Secretary | Level-7 | 2 |
| Senior Assistant | Level-6 | 8 |
| Personal Assistant | Level-6 | 8 |
| Professional Assistant | Level-6 | 2 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Level-6 | 2 |
| Computer Operator | Level-6 | 1 |
| Assistant Archivist | Level-6 | 1 |
Group C Posts (Level 1 to Level 5)
| post | pay level | total posts |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Professional Assistant | Level-5 | 7 |
| Assistant Manager (Guest House) | Level-5 | 1 |
| Statistical Assistant | Level-5 | 1 |
| Assistant | Level-4 | 5 |
| Stenographer | Level-4 | 20 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Level-4 | 4 |
| Draftsman | Level-4 | 1 |
| Works Assistant (Wireman, Wireman Telephone, Carpenter, Mason, Plumber, Pump Operator, Meter Reader) | Level-3 | 19 |
| Lift Operator | Level-2 | 2 |
| Junior Assistant | Level-2 | 46 |
| Cook | Level-2 | 27 |
| Multi Tasking Staff | Level-1 | 15 |
| Mess Helper | Level-1 | 30 |
| Engineering Attendant (Khalasi Civil/Electrical) | Level-1 | 30 |
| Laboratory Attendant | Level-1 | 8 |
| Library Attendant | Level-1 | 2 |
| Animal Attendant | Level-1 | 4 |
| Groundsman | Level-1 | 3 |
| Anti-Malaria Worker | Level-1 | 4 |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for the JNU Bharti 2026 varies significantly by post - from 10th pass for Multi Tasking Staff to postgraduate degrees with years of experience for Group A roles. Candidates must fulfil the prescribed qualification and experience as on the closing date of application. The maximum age limit for most posts is 40 years , with 45 years for Executive Engineer posts. Candidates wondering about age relaxation for the JNU Non-Teaching Posts 2026 can note that the standard upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms. There is no upper age limit for regular employees of JNU itself, provided they have completed at least three years of regular service as on the closing date of application. A relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks is also available to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates wherever a percentage has been prescribed.
Post-Wise Essential Qualification
| post | max age | essential qualification experience |
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| Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 45 | BE/B.Tech . in Electrical Engineering (55% marks) + 10 years as Asst. Engineer (Level-7) OR 5 years as Asst. Executive Engineer (Level-10) |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | 45 | BE/B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (55% marks) + 10 years as Asst. Engineer (Level-7) OR 5 years as Asst. Executive Engineer (Level-10) |
| Assistant Librarian | 40 | Master's in Library/Information Science (55% marks) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms |
| Assistant Registrar | 40 | Master's Degree (55% marks) |
| Public Relation Officer | 40 | Master's in Journalism & Mass Communication (55% marks) + 5 years experience in Editorial/Media |
| Research Officer | 40 | Master's Degree (55% marks) in relevant field + 8 years experience at Pay Level-8 or above |
| System Analyst | 40 | BE/B.Tech. in CS/Electronics + 5 years programming experience OR ME/M.Tech./MCA + 3 years experience |
| Curator | 40 | Master's in Science (55%) or B.E./B.Tech. or Ph.D . (60%) + 8 years experience at Pay Level-8 or above |
| Section Officer | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + 3 years as Senior Assistant (Level-6) OR 8 years as Assistant (Level-4) |
| Private Secretary | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + 3 years as PA or 5 years as Stenographer + Stenography 120 wpm (English)/100 wpm (Hindi) |
| Senior Assistant | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + 3 years as UDC or equivalent (Level-4) + typing and computer proficiency |
| Personal Assistant | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + Stenography 100 wpm + Typing 35/30 wpm + 2 years experience as Stenographer |
| Professional Assistant | 40 | Master's in Library & Information Science + 2 years experience OR Bachelor's in Library Science + 3 years experience |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 40 | BE/B.Tech. Civil + 1 year experience OR Diploma in Civil + 3 years experience |
| Computer Operator | 40 | B.Tech./B.E. in CS/IT (50% marks) + 5 years experience (Pay Level-4 and above) |
| Assistant Archivist | 40 | Bachelor's in History (50%) or Diploma in Library/Archival Studies (55%) + Computer Diploma (6 months) + 5 years experience |
| Semi Professional Assistant | 40 | Master's in Library Science OR Bachelor's in Library Science + 2 years experience |
| Assistant Manager (Guest House) | 40 | Bachelor's in Hotel Management + 5 years in 3-star Hotel OR Diploma in Hotel Management + 7 years in 3-star Hotel |
| Statistical Assistant | 40 | Bachelor's in Statistics / Mathematics with Statistics / Economics with Statistics / Commerce |
| Assistant | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + 2 years as Junior Assistant/LDC + Typing 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) |
| Stenographer | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + Stenography 80 wpm + Typing 35/30 wpm |
| Laboratory Assistant | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + 2 years experience in maintenance of scientific instruments |
| Draftsman | 40 | Diploma in relevant field (50%) or ITI Draftsman/Civil/Architecture Diploma (55%) + 5 years experience (Level-3 or above) |
| Works Assistant | 40 | ITI Diploma (2-year) in relevant trade + 5 years experience in relevant field |
| Lift Operator | 40 | ITI Diploma in Wireman/Electrician OR 10th pass + valid Lift Operator License + 2 years experience as Lift Mechanic |
| Junior Assistant | 40 | Bachelor's Degree + Typing 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) + computer proficiency |
| Cook | 40 | 10th pass + ITI in Bakery & Confectionery (1 year) + 3 years cooking experience in educational institutions/hotels |
| Multi Tasking Staff | 40 | 10th Pass from recognized Board |
| Mess Helper | 40 | 10th Pass + 3 years experience as Mess Helper/Attendant in hostel/canteen/guest house |
| Engineering Attendant (Khalasi) | 40 | ITI Diploma (2-year) in relevant trade + 2 years experience with Government Contractor (Class-2) or Private Ltd. Company |
| Laboratory Attendant | 40 | 10+2 with Science OR 10th pass with Science + Skill Certificate in Laboratory Technology |
| Library Attendant | 40 | 10+2 or equivalent + Certificate in Library Science + 1 year experience in University/College Library |
| Animal Attendant | 40 | 12th pass with Biology + 3 years experience in Animal House or similar institutions |
| Groundsman | 40 | 10th pass + 3 years experience in maintenance of playgrounds in recognized sports facility |
| Anti-Malaria Worker | 40 | 10th/Matric pass + 5 years experience in Anti-Malaria work (spraying, mosquito breeding checks, fumigation) |
JNU Non-Teaching Posts 2026
| 5 Years | SC/ST |
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| 3 Years | OBC (NCL) |
| 10 Years | PwD |
| 13 Years | PwD + OBC (NCL) |
| 15 Years | PwD + SC/ST |
| As per GoI norms | Ex-Servicemen / ECO / SSCOs |
| 5 Years or actual years of service (whichever is less) | Permanent Govt. / Autonomous Body employees (min. 3 years regular service) |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The JNU Non-Teaching Apply Online 2026 window is open and candidates must complete their submission before 27 July 2026 at 5:00 PM . Applications are accepted only at the official portal jnunt.samarth.edu.in - no offline or email submissions will be considered. For any technical queries during the application process, candidates may contact JNU at 011-26704040 or write to [email protected] . All corrigenda and updates will be published only on the official university website.
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
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JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for JNU Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026 is multi-stage and varies by post group. All candidates will appear in a Computer Based Test (CBT), and shortlisted candidates proceed to subsequent stages. There is no interview for Group B and Group C posts as per MoE guidelines. Paper I is an MCQ-type written test of 2 hours carrying 300 marks across 150 questions. It covers General Awareness (30 questions, 60 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 70 marks), Mathematical Ability (35 questions, 70 marks), Test of Language - English or Hindi (30 questions, 60 marks), and Computer Awareness (20 questions, 40 marks). There is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks per wrong answer. Visually Handicapped and Cerebral Palsy candidates receive 15 minutes extra per hour. Paper II is a domain-specific MCQ test of 1.5 hours, 50 questions, and 100 marks. It applies to posts including Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, System Analyst, Assistant Librarian, Public Relation Officer, Research Officer, both Executive Engineer posts, Junior Engineer (Civil), Computer Operator, Professional Assistant, Assistant Archivist, Semi Professional Assistant, Assistant Manager (Guest House), and Statistical Assistant. A qualifying Skill/Typing Test is conducted for Private Secretary, Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Assistant, and Junior Assistant. This test is qualifying in nature and does not add to the merit score. For all Group A posts, an Interview/Personality Test worth 100 marks is conducted. The final merit is calculated with 70% weightage for the written examination (Paper I + Paper II) and 30% for the Interview. Candidates are called for interview at a ratio not exceeding 1:15 (vacancies to candidates).
Stage 3 – Skill Test (Qualifying, Selected Posts)
| post | dictation speed | transcription time hindi | transcription time english |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Secretary | 120 wpm (English) / 100 wpm (Hindi) | 60 minutes | 50 minutes |
| Personal Assistant | 100 wpm (English or Hindi) | 55 minutes | 40 minutes |
| Stenographer | 80 wpm (English or Hindi) | 65 minutes | 50 minutes |
| Assistant / Junior Assistant | Typing: 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi) | - | - |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| 40% | General / EWS |
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| 35% | OBC (NCL) |
| 35% | SC / ST / PwD |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Salary and Pay Scale
All selected candidates in the JNU Non-Teaching Staff Vacancy 2026 will receive pay as per the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, plus allowances as admissible under University rules. The pay level for each post is clearly defined in the official notification.
| Level-11 | Executive Engineer (Electrical / Civil) |
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| Level-10 | Assistant Librarian, Assistant Registrar, Public Relation Officer, 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 | Multi Tasking Staff, Mess Helper, Engineering Attendant, Laboratory Attendant, Library Attendant, Animal Attendant, Groundsman, Anti-Malaria Worker |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Common Mistakes to Avoid
Many candidates lose their chance at JNU Non-Teaching Jobs 2026 not due to ineligibility, but due to avoidable errors during the application process. Here are the most critical mistakes to watch out for:
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | Last Date to Apply Online |
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Age Limit
| Notes | Candidates wondering about age relaxation for the JNU Non-Teaching Posts 2026 can note that the standard upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms. | Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 Years OBC (NCL) 3 Years PwD 10 Years PwD + OBC (NCL) 13 Years PwD + SC/ST 15 Years Ex-Servicemen / ECO / SSCOs As per GoI norms Permanent Govt. / Autonomous Body employees (min. 3 years regular service) 5 Years or actual years of service (whichever is less) | There is no upper age limit for regular employees of JNU itself, provided they have completed at least three years of regular service as on the closing date of application. A relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks is also available to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates wherever a percentage has been prescribed. |
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Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
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| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |