NIRDPR Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now for 98 Posts
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has released a notification for the recruitment of Senior and Capacity Building Consultants in 2025 under its School of Excellence in Panchayati Raj initiative. Applications on plain paper are invited from Indian Nationals for online submission no later than January 29, 2026, fulfilling the necessary qualifications, experience and skills as per notification. Check your eligibility and other details like educational qualification, age limit and experience before applying. Selection will be made by conducting a test/interview and the selected candidates will be on assignments spread over multiple states/UTs. It is a great opportunity for aspirants looking to find Government Administrative Jobs in India.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | PwD | No. of Posts |
| Senior Capacity Building Consultant | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | 10 |
| Capacity Building Consultant | 26 | 32 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 88 |
| Total Posts | 98 | ||||||
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Senior Building Consultant |
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| Capacity Building Consultant |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: Ongoing
- Last Date for Apply: January 29, 2026
Age Limit (as on Dec 31, 2025)
- Senior Capacity Building Consultant: Maximum 50 Years
- Capacity Building Consultant: Maximum 50 Years
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 300/-
- SC / ST / PwD: Nil
Application Mode
- Online
Pay Scale
- Senior Capacity Building Consultant: Rs. 75,000/- per month (consolidated) + travel and subsistence allowance as per NIRDPR norms
- Capacity Building Consultant: Rs. 60,000/- per month (consolidated) + travel and subsistence allowance as per NIRDPR norms
Selection Process
- The applications will be reviewed to check for the criteria for eligibility.
- The shortlisting of the candidates will be done if the number of applications is high.
- The written test/interview will be done for the shortlisted candidates.
- The final selection of the candidates will be on the basis of merit and the performance of the candidates in the selection process.
- The decision of the Institute in this regard shall remain final and binding on the candidates.
How to Apply for NIRDPR Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NIRDPR recruitment website at https://nirdpr.org.in/
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and find the “Advt. No. 37/2025” for NIRDPR Consultant Recruitment 2025 notification.
- Read the full notification carefully and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Click the following link to initiate the online application process.
- Ensure that all required information is entered accurately in the application form.
- Upload all the required documents, including your photograph, signature and certificates regarding the same.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 300/-, if applicable, through SB Collect.
- Review your application, then submit.
- Take a printout of the filled-up application for future reference.
FAQs
NIRDPR Consultant Recruitment 2026 is an initiative used by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj to hire Senior and Capacity Building Consultants as part of the School of Excellence in Panchayati Raj. These functions are aimed at governance, rural development and training programs in various states and union territories. The shortlisted candidates should also possess the necessary qualification and experience and apply online within the required deadline.
Indian nationals with a Master degree in any field and the corresponding working experience are allowed to apply. At least nine years’ experience is required of Senior Consultants and seven years is required of Capacity Building Consultants. It should also have applicants who are knowledgeable of the Panchayati Raj systems, rural development programs and are well administrators.
It takes place through a screening of applications, short listing of the eligible applicants and finally through a written test or interview. The end-of-service appointments are made on merit and performance. The Institute also guarantees a fair and competitive process and its ruling in terms of selection is final.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.aavedan.co |
| Official Website | www.nirdpr.org.in |
| Apply Online | www.career.nirdpr.in |
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Category
Qualification
Location
Andaman and Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal
Last date to apply
29 Jan, 2026
