JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 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.

Candidates planning to apply for the JNU Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026 must note that applications are accepted exclusively in online mode. The closing deadline is strict - no applications will be entertained after 27 July 2026 at 5:00 PM .

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)

Group B Posts (Level 6 and Level 7)

Group C Posts (Level 1 to Level 5)

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

JNU Non-Teaching Posts 2026

The application fee for the JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 differs by post group and candidate category. Women candidates, SC, and ST applicants pay a reduced fee, while PwD candidates are fully exempted. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post, and the fee once paid is non-refundable.

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 incl

Stage 3 – Skill Test (Qualifying, Selected Posts)

Minimum Qualifying Marks

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.