NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for 14 contractual positions to support the MGNREGA program. These roles include Junior Fellows, Research Associates, Academic Associates, and Accountants with monthly salaries ranging from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,20,000. If you have a Post-Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, or Finance and relevant work experience, you can apply online through career.nirdpr.in. The selection process will take place in Hyderabad, and the final deadline to submit your application is May 11, 2026.
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Overview
Description
Details
Organization Name
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
Post Names
Junior Fellows, Associates, and Accountants
Total Vacancies
14
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
career.nirdpr.in
Job Location
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
April 2026
Application Start Date
April 2026
Last Date For Registration
11.05.2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
11.05.2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified
Exam/Interview Date
To be notified
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 300/- + Taxes
SC / ST / PWD
Nil (Exempted)
Payment Mode
Online (SB Collect)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
Not Specified
Maximum Age
57 Years
Age Relaxation
As per Institute rules in exceptional cases
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Junior Fellows (Various Fields)
05
Research Associates
02
Academic Associates (Various Fields)
05
Junior Accountant (Finance)
01
Senior Accountant cum Administrator
01
NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Position
Required Qualification & Experience
Junior Fellows
PG in Rural Development/Social Work/Agri/Civil Engg + 5 years experience.
Research Associates
PG in Statistics/Social Sciences/Economics + 3 years experience.
Academic Associates
PG in Agri/Social Work/Civil Engg + 3 years experience.
Accountants
PG in Commerce/Finance/MBA/CA Inter + 3 to 10 years experience.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancy
General/Unreserved
Distributed across all 14 posts
Reserved Categories
Fee exemption provided for SC/ST/PWD
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State
Eligibility
All India (Central Job)
Candidates from all Indian states are eligible to apply.
Posting Location
The job is based at NIRDPR, Hyderabad (Telangana).
Important Documents Required
Sl. No.
Document Name
1
Educational Certificates (PG/Degree)
2
Valid Experience Certificates in proper format
3
Caste/PWD Certificate (if seeking fee exemption)
4
Identity Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID)
5
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Shortlisting
Based on academic qualification and experience.
Written Test/Interview
Conducted for shortlisted candidates in Hyderabad.
Verification
Final document verification before engagement.
Salary Details
Post Name
Monthly Remuneration
Senior Accountant cum Administrator
Rs. 1,20,000/-
Junior Fellows
Rs. 75,000/-
Associates & Junior Accountant
Rs. 60,000/-
How to Apply
Step
Action to be Taken
Step 1
Visit the official career portal at career.nirdpr.in.
Step 2
Look for the MGNREGA AAP contractual positions notification.
Step 3
Complete the online registration form with accurate details.
Step 4
Upload scanned copies of certificates and experience letters.
Step 5
Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 via SB Collect (if applicable).
Step 6
Verify all entered data before final submission.
Step 7
Download and print the application confirmation for future reference.
