NIOS Joint Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Last date: 9 December 2026 Vacancies: 2, in 2 roles How to apply: Online Fee: UR & OBC: ₹1500; EWS, SC & ST: ₹750; PwD (minimum 40% disability): Exempted Pay: Level-13 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.123100-215900) for both posts Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below Place: Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India

Advt No. NIOS/RC/05/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below. Download NIOS notification PDF

Age is counted as on closing date for submission of online application. Age relaxation for all posts: General As per Govt. of India rules; maximum age on the crucial date not to exceed 56 years after relaxation.

Other conditions: Valid personal email ID required, to be kept active during the recruitment OBC candidates belonging to the 'Creamy Layer' are not entitled to OBC concession Desirable: Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell): working knowledge of Computer Operations; experience of serving in Open Learning/Distance Education Institution; Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Education/Distance Education

Candidates who have not acquired or will not acquire the educational qualification by the closing date need not apply

Qualification required: Second Class Master's Degree in any Subject from a recognized university; Officers holding analogous post with Rs.8700/- GP or five years experience in the scale of Level-12 of the Pay Matrix (78800-209200) in Central/State Govt. or Central/State Govt. Autonomous organization/University/Board dealing with Academic Administration, Planning, Preparation and Production of Self Learning Material/Text books in distance education and/or related areas; Experience of organizing training programmes, workshops, seminars, conferences in educational organizations; Working knowledge of Hindi and English. Experience required: Five years in the scale of Level-12 (or analogous post with Rs.8700/- GP) as printed. Age limit: Maximum 50 years. Pay: Level-13 (₹123100-215900). Qualification required: Master's Degree preferably in Mass Communication; A Post Graduate Degree/Diploma from

Payment mode: Online through the prescribed link in the online application; ₹70/- online processing fee per transaction.

Shortlisting of applications Interview before the Selection Committee NIOS may restrict the number of candidates called for interview through shortlisting on well-defined criteria Candidates are shortlisted for interview on the information they provide A Screening Committee may be constituted to fix criteria for shortlisting Working candidates must bring No Objection/Cadre Clearance, with Vigilance Clearance and Integrity certified by the current employer, at the time of interview

Certificates for educational qualifications, date of birth and experience No objection certificate from present employer, if working Scanned signature and passport size photograph Disability certificate for PwD candidates claiming fee exemption Gazette Notification/Government order equating pay scale, for applicants from State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Organization/Universities where pay scales are not identical to Central Government Attested translation of certificates in a language other than English or Hindi