NIEPA Delhi Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

NIEPA Delhi Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

NIEPA Delhi Recruitment 2026: Notification for Assistant Professor

Recruitment Overview

The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), a Deemed University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released an advertisement for the recruitment of Assistant Professor (Advt. No. 1/2026-NIEPA). This is a direct recruitment opportunity based in New Delhi. Candidates possessing a Master's degree with minimum 55% marks and qualified NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. are eligible to apply.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Merit-based selection through screening of documents).

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

• Master’s Degree: A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an accredited foreign university.
• Eligibility Test: Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/SET.
• Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates with a Ph.D. Degree (as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 and amendments) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
  Note: Ph.D. candidates registered before July 11, 2009, must meet specific conditions (Regular mode, two external examiners, open viva voce, 2 publications, 2 presentations) certified by the Registrar/Dean.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• The age limit and relaxation will be governed as per UGC / Government of India / Institute rules.
• Specific cut-off date for age calculation will be as per the detailed notification (likely the application closing date).

Selection Process

This is a Direct Recruitment based on merit and eligibility screening. There is no written examination.

1. Online Application Submission
2. Document Verification: Candidates must send self-attested copies of required documents to the institute within 15 days of online application.
3. Screening: Applications will be screened based on qualifications and experience as per UGC norms.
4. Interview/Selection: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview (details to be provided in the full notification).

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online (presumed based on online application system).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: https://niepa.ac.in/teaching_per.
2. Register and fill out the online application form in the prescribed format.
3. Upload necessary documents as required.
4. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 2,000/- or Rs. 1,000/-).
5. Submit the online application form.
6. Crucial Step: Take a printout of the submitted application. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
7. Send the hard copy of the application form and documents to the following address so that it reaches by 21 March 2026 (or within 15 days of online application as per specific note):

The Registrar
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi – 110016

Important Dates

• Last Date for Online Application: 21 March 2026
• Deadline for Document Submission: Within 15 days of online application submission.

Important Links

• Official Website / Apply Online Link
• Download Full Notification PDF (Check official site for detailed PDF)