NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 – Academic Associate and other Posts – 14 Vacancies
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National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Academic Associate and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 14 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process. Online applications for the vacancies of Academic Associate and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 11 May 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline. Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Academic Associate and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Fellow (Capacity Building) | 2 | Rs.75000-75000/- | Telangana |
| Junior Fellow Works (NRM Convergence) | 1 | Rs.75000-75000/- | Telangana |
| Junior Fellow (Infrastructure) | 1 | Rs.75000-75000/- | Telangana |
| Junior Fellow (Social Audit) | 1 | Rs.75000-75000/- | Telangana |
| Research Associate | 2 | Rs.60000-60000/- | Telangana |
| Academic Associate (Capacity Building) | 3 | Rs.60000-60000/- | Telangana |
| Academic Associate (Infrastructure) | 1 | Rs.60000-60000/- | Telangana |
| Academic Associate (Social Audit) | 1 | Rs.60000-60000/- | Telangana |
| Junior Accountant (Finance) | 1 | Rs.60000-60000/- | Telangana |
| Senior Accountant cum Administrator (Finance) | 1 | Rs.120000-120000/- | Telangana |
| Total Vacancies: | 14 |
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Junior Fellow (Capacity Building) | Post-Graduate in Rural Development, Social Sciences, Social Work, Agriculture, or allied fields, Environment Science |
| Junior Fellow Works (NRM Convergence) | Post-Graduate in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture and Forestry, Rural Development, Social Work or Economics |
| Junior Fellow (Infrastructure) | Graduate, Post-Graduate in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or allied disciplines |
| Junior Fellow (Social Audit) | Post-Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Rural Development or allied fields |
| Research Associate | Post Graduate degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics, Social Work and Rural Development |
| Academic Associate (Capacity Building) | Post Graduate in Agriculture Economics, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture and Forestry, Social Sciences, Rural Development & Social Work |
| Academic Associate (Infrastructure) | Graduate, Post-Graduate in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or allied disciplines |
| Academic Associate (Social Audit) | Post-Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Rural Development or allied fields |
| Junior Accountant (Finance) | Post Graduate in Commerce or Finance, MBA (Specialization in Finance) or CA inter |
| Senior Accountant cum Administrator (Finance) | Post Graduate degree in Finance, Business Administration with specialization in Accounts, Finance, CA inter |
To be eligible for NIRDPR Academic Associate and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for Academic Associate and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Fellow (Capacity Building) | Max 57 years |
| Junior Fellow Works (NRM Convergence) | Max 57 years |
| Junior Fellow (Infrastructure) | Max 57 years |
| Junior Fellow (Social Audit) | Max 57 years |
| Research Associate | Max 57 years |
| Academic Associate (Capacity Building) | Max 57 years |
| Academic Associate (Infrastructure) | Max 57 years |
| Academic Associate (Social Audit) | Max 57 years |
| Junior Accountant (Finance) | Max 57 years |
| Senior Accountant cum Administrator (Finance) | Max 57 years |
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online fromnirdpr.inbefore 11 May 2026.