JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 — 267 Group A, B & C Posts, Apply by 27 July

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has released its Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 01/RC(NT)/2026) for 267 vacancies spread across 35 distinct post names in Group A, Group B, and Group C categories. This is one of the largest central university non-teaching recruitment drives of the year, covering everything from Executive Engineer and Assistant Librarian to Junior Assistant, Cook, and Mess Helper. Applications are accepted only online through the JNU Samarth portal at jnut.samarth.edu.in, and the window closes on 27 July 2026 at 5:00 PM. Selection involves a computer-based written test for most posts, with skill tests for stenography and typing roles, and an interview only for Group A positions; Group B and Group C posts are selected purely on written test performance, with no interview stage. Whether you are a fresh graduate eyeing a Junior Assistant or Library Attendant post, or an experienced engineer applying for Executive Engineer, this guide breaks down every vacancy, the exact eligibility for each post, the full exam pattern, and a step-by-step application process.

Education Qualification: Qualification requirements vary sharply by post group and are listed in full in Section A of the official notification. Broadly: - Group A posts (Executive Engineer, Assistant Librarian, Assistant Registrar, Research Officer, System Analyst, Curator, Public Relations Officer): require a relevant Master's degree or B.E./B.Tech with first-class marks, plus 5 to 10 years of specified experience at a stated pay level in a Central/State Government body, PSU, University, or recognized research institution. - Group B posts (Section Officer, Private Secretary, Senior Assistant, Personal Assistant, Professional Assistant, Junior Engineer, Computer Operator, Assistant Archivist): generally need a bachelor's degree with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and stenography or typing speed benchmarks for secretarial roles. - Group C clerical and technical posts (Assistant, Junior Assistant, Stenographer, Laboratory Assistant, Draftsman, Semi-Professional Assistant): require a bachelor's degree (or master's for library posts) with a typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi where applicable. - Group C support posts (MTS, Cook, Mess Helper, Khalasi, Library Attendant, Lab Attendant, Groundman, Anti-Malaria Worker): range from 10th pass to 10+2 with relevant trade certificates or ITI diplomas, often paired with 1 to 5 years of hands-on work experience in the specific trade.

JNU's previous large-scale non-teaching recruitment was Advt. No. 1/RC(NT)/2023, which advertised 388 posts across 40 post names and was conducted through the National Testing Agency (NTA). That cycle grew massive applicant numbers, with Junior Assistant alone accounting for 106 positions and Multi-Tasking Staff for 79. The 2026 round (267 posts, 35 post names) is noticeably leaner than 2023, about 31% fewer total vacancies, and is the major JNU non-teaching drive conducted directly through JNU's own Samarth portal rather than via NTA.

All posts carry 7th Pay Commission pay levels plus usual allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per university rules. Indicative starting basic pay by level is shown below—actual in-hand salary depends on applicable allowances and your reporting location. Approximate Starting Basic Pay by Level (7th CPC): - Level 11 (Executive Engineer): Starting basic pay around Rs. 67,700 - Level 10 (Assistant Librarian, Assistant Registrar, PRO, Research Officer, System Analyst, Curator): Around Rs. 56,100 - Level 7 (Section Officer, Private Secretary): Around Rs. 44,900 - Level 6 (Senior Assistant, Personal Assistant, Professional Assistant, JE Civil, Computer Operator, Assistant Archivist): Around Rs. 35,400 - Level 5 (Semi-Professional Assistant, Asst. Manager Guest House, Statistical Assistant): Around Rs. 29,200 - Level 4 (Assistant, Stenographer, Lab Assistant, Draftsman): Around Rs. 25,500 - Level 3 (Works Assistant trades): Around Rs. 21,700 - Level 2 (Lift Operator, Junior assistant, Cook): Around Rs. 19,900 - Level 1 (MTS, Mess Helper, Engineering Attendant, Lab/Library/Animal Attendant, Groundsman, Anti-Malaria Worker): Around Rs. 18,000