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Updated: 2026-11-09
Updated: 2026-11-09
NIOS Joint Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
| Organisation | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell) and Joint Director (Media) - Group 'A', Direct Recruitment (Advt. No. NIOS/RC/05/2026) |
| Total Posts | 2 Posts |
| Qualification | Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell): Second Class Master's Degree in any subject from a recognized university, with the prescribed Level-12/analogous-post experience in academic administration, planning and self-learning material production for distance education. Joint Director (Media): Master's Degree (preferably in Mass Communication) and a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in production of Radio Programmes/Films, with the prescribed Level-12/Level-11 experience in planning and executing media production. |
| State | All India |
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 December 2026 (as displayed against this opening on the official NIOS recruitment portal; the notice text itself prescribes 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News) |
|---|---|
| Hard copy of online application | Printout with all uploaded documents to reach the Deputy Director (Admn.), Recruitment Section, NIOS, Noida by Speed Post within 7 days of online submission |
Application Fee
| UR & OBC | ₹1,500/- |
|---|---|
| EWS, SC & ST | ₹750/- |
| PwD (minimum 40% disability) | Exempted (disability certificate must be uploaded) |
| Online processing fee | ₹70/- per online transaction (in addition to the application fee) |
Age Limit
Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell): 50 years. Joint Director (Media): below 47 years. Age is reckoned as on the closing date of online application; relaxation is as per Government of India rules, subject to the condition that the maximum age after relaxation shall not exceed 56 years on the crucial date. Age limit is not applicable to NIOS employees.
Salary / Pay Scale
Level-13 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 1,23,100 - Rs. 2,15,900) for both posts
Eligibility
- Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell): Second Class Master's Degree in any subject from a recognized university
- Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell): Officers holding analogous post with Rs.8700/- GP, or five years' experience in Level-12 of the Pay Matrix (78800-209200) in Central/State Govt. or Central/State Govt. autonomous organisation/University/Board dealing with Academic Administration, Planning, Preparation and Production of Self Learning Material/Text books in distance education and/or related areas
- Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell): Experience of organizing training programmes, workshops/seminars/conferences in educational organizations, and working knowledge of Hindi and English (desirable: computer operations, experience in an open learning/distance education institution, PG Degree/Diploma in Education/Distance Education)
- Joint Director (Media): Master's Degree, preferably in Mass Communication, and a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma from a recognized University/Institute in production of Radio Programmes/Films
- Joint Director (Media): Five years' experience in Level-12 of the Pay Matrix (78800-209200), or ten years' experience in Level-11 (67700-208700), or equivalent, in planning and executing Media Production (desirable: experience in Open Learning/Distance Education)
- Qualifications must be acquired by the closing date; working candidates must produce No Objection/Cadre Clearance with Vigilance Clearance and Integrity certificate at the time of interview
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of online applications (NIOS may restrict the number of candidates called for interview through shortlisting on well-defined criteria, and may constitute a Screening Committee) followed by interview before the Selection Committee. Shortlisting is based on the information provided in the application.
Important Links
| Apply Online | https://recruitment.nios.ac.in/ |
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| Download Notification | https://d1l7no631hft7n.cloudfront.net/frontend/static/pdf/74/notice-details.pdf?rel=2 |
| Official Website | https://www.nios.ac.in/ |
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