The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has released an official notification for NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 for the posts of Senior Capacity Building Consultant and Capacity Building Consultant.
A total of 98 posts have been announced. Candidates having a postgraduate degree are eligible to apply. The online application process has already started, and eligible candidates can apply through the official NIRDPR website.
The last date to apply is 29 January 2026, and the maximum age limit is 50 years as per the post.

| NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 |
| National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) : Short Details of Notification NIRDPR Recruitment | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Application Start : Started Last Date for Apply Online : 29 January 2026 Last Date for Fee payment : 29 January 2026 Correction Date : As per schedule Exam Date : Notify Soon Admit Card Date : Before Exam Result Date: Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| •General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 300/- SC / ST / PwD : 00/- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only |
| Age Limit |
| Minimum Age : Years Maximum Age : 50 Years Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 98 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | No. Of Posts |
| Senior Capacity Building Consultant | 10 |
| Capacity Building Consultant | 88 |
| Total | 98 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Master’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Senior Capacity Building Consultant: Minimum 9 years of experience in Panchayat Governance, Rural Development, Decentralised Planning, Capacity Building & Training. Capacity Building Consultant: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Panchayat Governance and Rural Development sectors. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in RGSA, SDGs localization, GPDP/BPDP/DPDP planning, and Training of Trainers. For more details check the official notification PDF. |
| Salary |
| Pay Scale : Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 75,000/- per month. |
| Selection Process |
| Shortlisting Interview |
| NIRDPR Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website (https://nirdpr.org.in/) of NIRDPR. Candidates can apply till 29 January 2026. 2. Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying for “NIRDPR Recruitment 2026”. 3. Kindly check and collect all required documents – eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic details. 4. Keep scanned copies of documents ready related to the recruitment form – photograph, signature, ID proof, etc. 5. Before submitting the application form, carefully check the preview and all details. 6. Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |