NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 98 Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Posts

NIRDPR Recruitment 2026: Apply for 98 Senior Capacity Building Consultant and Capacity Building Consultant Posts

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 98 Senior Capacity Building Consultant and Capacity Building Consultant posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official NIRDPR website before the last date. This recruitment drive is purely on a contract basis for an all-India transferable posting.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Senior Capacity Building Consultant

• Essential Qualification: Master's degree in any discipline from any recognized university.
• Essential Experience: At least nine years' first-hand combined experience of having worked at District/State/National level on issues related to Panchayat Governance, implementation of Rural Development programmes, Decentralised Planning, Capacity Building & Training of Panchayats on all or most aspects of Panchayats & Rural Development including development of women & children and backward sections in rural areas.
• Desirable Experience:
  • Experience in extensive fieldwork for the implementation of Capacity Building & Training programmes under RGSA will be given preference.
  • Preference will be given to those having work experience in Localization of SDGs and preparation of LSDG-focused Thematic GPDP, BPDP & DPDP.
  • Experience in development of Training Materials on the subjects and conduct of Training including Training of Trainers will be given preference.

Eligibility for Capacity Building Consultant

• Essential Qualification: Master's degree in any discipline from any recognized university.
• Essential Experience: At least seven years' first-hand combined experience of having worked at District/State/National level on issues related to Panchayat Governance, implementation of Rural Development programmes, Decentralised Planning, Capacity Building & Training of Panchayats on all or most aspects of Panchayats & Rural Development including development of women & children and backward sections in rural areas.
• Desirable Experience:
  • Experience in extensive fieldwork for the implementation of Capacity Building & Training programmes under RGSA.
  • Preference will be given to those having work experience in Localization of SDGs and LSDG-focused Thematic GPDP, BPDP & DPDP.
  • Experience in development of Training Materials on the subjects and conduct of Training including Training of Trainers will be given preference.

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for NIRDPR Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 29.01.2026.

Q2: What is the age limit for NIRDPR Recruitment?
A: The maximum age limit is 50 years as on 31.12.2025.

Q3: What is the salary for Senior Capacity Building Consultant?
A: The salary is a consolidated amount of Rs. 75,000/- per month plus travel and subsistence on tour as per norms.