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NITI Aayog Recruitment 2026: 31 Senior Lead, Specialist & Associate Posts
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 31 posts including Senior Lead, Senior Specialist, and Associate. Interested candidates holding the requisite qualifications can apply online through the official website. The last date to submit the application form is 60 days from the publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
NITI Aayog Various Posts 2026 Overview
| Company Name | National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) |
| Post Name | Senior Lead/Lead, Senior Specialist/Specialist, Senior Associate/Associate |
| No of Posts | 31 |
| Salary | Rs. 1,05,000/- to Rs. 3,30,000/- |
| Qualification | Masters' Degree, MBBS, Degree in Engineering/Technology, or PGDM |
| Last Date | 60 days from publication in Employment News |
| Official Website | niti.gov.in |
Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Lead/Lead | 04 | Senior Lead: Rs. 3,30,000/-; Lead: Rs. 2,65,000/- |
| Senior Specialist/Specialist | 16 | Senior Specialist: Rs. 2,20,000/-; Specialist: Rs. 1,45,000/- |
| Senior Associate/ Associate | 11 | Senior Associate: Rs. 1,25,000/-; Associate: Rs. 1,05,000/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Senior Lead/Lead
- Essential: Masters' Degree in any discipline or MBBS or Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or Passed in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institute of Engineers (India) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Two years).
- Experience: Age and post essential qualification experience (which shall include up to 03 years for Ph.D. provided no work experience is counted during those 03 years) in formulation, appraisal, execution / implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation of policy, programme or projects is required.
- Age Limit: Senior Lead: 40 to 52 years; Lead: 35 to 50 years.
- Desirable: Ph.D in any discipline of Law/ Maters' Degree in Law; Ph. D in Public Administration/Public Policy/Governance from a recognized University/Institute.
Eligibility for Senior Specialist/Specialist
- Essential: Masters' Degree in any discipline or MBBS or Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or Passed in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institute of Engineers (India) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Two years).
- Experience: Age and post essential qualification experience (which shall include up to 03 years for Ph.D. provided no work experience is counted during those 03 years) in formulation, appraisal, execution / implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation of policy, programme or projects is required.
- Age Limit: Senior Specialist: 33 to 50 years; Specialist: 30 to 50 years.
- Desirable: Ph.D in any discipline of Law/ Maters' Degree in Law; Ph. D in Public Administration/Public Policy/Governance from a recognized University/Institute.
Eligibility for Senior Associate/ Associate
- Essential: Masters' Degree in any discipline or MBBS or Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or Passed in Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institute of Engineers (India) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Two years).
- Experience: Age and post essential qualification experience (which shall include up to 03 years for Ph.D. provided no work experience is counted during those 03 years) in formulation, appraisal, execution / implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation of policy, programme or projects is required.
- Age Limit: Senior Associate: 26 to 40 years; Associate: 26 to 35 years.
- Desirable: Ph.D in any discipline of Law/ Maters' Degree in Law; Ph. D in Public Administration/Public Policy/Governance from a recognized University/Institute.
Important Links
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many vacancies are available at NITI Aayog in 2026?
A: There are a total of 31 vacancies for Senior Lead, Senior Specialist, and Associate posts.
Q: What is the last date to apply for NITI Aayog Recruitment?
A: The last date is 60 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Q: What is the salary for a Senior Lead at NITI Aayog?
A: The salary for Senior Lead is Rs. 3,30,000/- per month.
Q: What is the age limit for Associate posts?
A: The age limit for Associate is 26 to 35 years as on the closing date.