NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for professionals seeking to work in rural development and Panchayati Raj sectors. The National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has released Advertisement No. 37/2025 to fill 98 vacancies for the posts of Senior Capacity Building Consultant and Capacity Building Consultant on a contract basis. Candidates holding a Master’s degree in any discipline with relevant experience can apply online. The application process is currently active, and the last date to submit your form is 29 January 2026. Read below for full details on eligibility, salary, and how to apply.
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
January 2026
Application Start Date
Started
Last Date For Registration
29 January 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
29 January 2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be announced later
Exam/Interview Date
To be notified to shortlisted candidates
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 300/-
SC / ST / PwD
Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode
Online via SBI Collect (Pay Fee)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Age Reckoning Date
As on 31.12.2025
Minimum Age
Not Specified
Maximum Age
50 Years
Age Relaxation
Applicable for OBC, SC, ST & PwD as per GoI norms
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Detail
Information
Total Posts
98 Posts
Advertisement No.
37/2025
Post Name 1
Senior Capacity Building Consultant (10 Posts)
Post Name 2
Capacity Building Consultant (88 Posts)
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Qualification & Experience
Senior Capacity Building Consultant
Education: Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Experience: At least 9 years of combined experience at District/State/National level in Panchayat Governance, Rural Development, etc.
Capacity Building Consultant
Education: Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Experience: At least 7 years of combined experience at District/State/National level in Panchayat Governance, Rural Development, etc.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Sr. Capacity Building Consultant
Capacity Building Consultant
UR (Unreserved)
05
26
OBC
02
32
EWS
00
03
SC
01
19
ST
02
08
Total
10
88
PwD (Horizontal)
—
06
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State Name
Sr. Consultant Vacancy
Consultant Vacancy
Andhra Pradesh
0
1
Arunachal Pradesh
1
3
Assam
1
6
Bihar
0
4
Chhattisgarh
0
5
Goa
0
1
Gujarat
0
5
Haryana
0
3
Himachal Pradesh
0
2
Jharkhand
0
1
Karnataka
1
4
Kerala
1
1
Madhya Pradesh
1
3
Maharashtra
1
2
Manipur
0
3
Meghalaya
1
2
Mizoram
0
3
Nagaland
1
1
Odisha
0
1
Punjab
0
1
Rajasthan
1
5
Sikkim
0
1
Tamil Nadu
0
6
Telangana
0
2
Tripura
0
1
Uttar Pradesh
1
10
Uttarakhand
0
2
West Bengal
0
0
Other UTs/Regions
0
4
NIRDPR Reserve
0
5
(Note: Vacancies are indicative and may vary. See official notification for cluster details.)
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Requirements
Photo Identity
Aadhar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card
Educational Certificates
Marksheets and Degrees (Master’s Degree)
Experience Certificates
Proof of required years of work experience
Category Certificate
Caste/PWD certificate (if claiming fee exemption)
Photograph
Recent passport-size photo
Signature
Scanned signature
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Section
Details
Syllabus Status
Not specifically detailed in the notification.
Key Topics (Implied)
Questions may relate to Panchayati Raj Systems, Rural Development Schemes, Local Governance, Decentralized Planning, and General Aptitude.
Exam Pattern
Criteria
Details
Mode of Exam
Written Test and/or Interview
Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience before being called for the test/interview.
Communication
Date and venue will be sent to shortlisted candidates only.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
1. Application Review
Initial screening of online applications.
2. Shortlisting
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
3. Test / Interview
Written Test or Interview (or both) for shortlisted candidates.
4. Final List
Selection based on performance in the process.
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Consolidated Remuneration
Senior Capacity Building Consultant
Rs. 75,000/- per month + Travel/Subsistence on tour
Capacity Building Consultant
Rs. 60,000/- per month + Travel/Subsistence on tour
Allowances
Travel and subsistence as per NIRDPR norms during official tours.
How to Apply
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Visit the official NIRDPR career website at career.nirdpr.in.
Step 2
Register online by entering your basic details.
Step 3
Login and fill out the application form carefully.
Step 4
Upload clear copies of your educational, experience, and category certificates.
Step 5
Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 (if you are General/OBC/EWS) via SB Collect. SC/ST/PwD are exempt.
Step 6
Submit the form before the deadline (29.01.2026).
Step 7
Print a copy of the final submitted application for your records.
