Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has officially released the JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure a prestigious Central University job.

A total of 267 Non-Teaching vacancies have been announced across Group A, Group B, and Group C posts. The recruitment includes vacancies for Assistant Registrar, Assistant Librarian, Junior Assistant, Stenographer, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Laboratory Assistant, Section Officer, Personal Assistant, Junior Engineer, Cook, Library Attendant, Mess Helper, Engineering Attendant and several other posts.

Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their applications online before the last date. Since JNU is one of India's premier Central Universities, this recruitment is expected to witness strong competition.

JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Particular

Details

Organization

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Advertisement No.

01/RC(NT)/2026

Recruitment Name

JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

Total Vacancies

267

Job Location

New Delhi

Job Type

Central University Government Job

Application Mode

Online

Selection Process

Written Exam, Skill Test (where applicable), Interview (Group A Posts)

Official Notification

Released

Last Date to Apply

27 July 2026 (5:00 PM)

JNU Recruitment 2026: Total Vacancies

JNU has announced 267 vacancies distributed among 35 different Non-Teaching posts. The vacancies are available under various reservation categories including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwD.

Major Vacancies

Post Name

Vacancies

Junior Assistant

46

Engineering Attendant

30

Mess Helper

30

Cook

27

Stenographer

20

Works Assistant

19

Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)

15

Senior Assistant

8

Personal Assistant

8

Laboratory Attendant

8

Semi Professional Assistant

7

Assistant

5

Laboratory Assistant

4

Animal Attendant

4

Anti-Malaria Worker

4

Assistant Librarian

3

System Analyst

3

Private Secretary

2

Professional Assistant

2

Junior Engineer (Civil)

2

Executive Engineer (Civil)

1

Executive Engineer (Electrical)

1

Assistant Registrar

1

Public Relation Officer

1

Curator

1

Research Officer

2

Statistical Assistant

1

Draftsman

1

Lift Operator

2

Library Attendant

2

Groundsman

3

Computer Operator

1

Assistant Archivist

1

Assistant Manager (Guest House)

1

Section Officer

1

Category-wise Reservation

The vacancies are reserved according to the Government of India reservation policy. Reservation categories include:

  • Unreserved (UR)
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)
  • Scheduled Castes (SC)
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

The notification also includes several backlog vacancies for reserved categories.

Important Dates

Event

Date

Notification Released

July 2026

Online Application Started

Online Portal Active

Last Date to Apply

27 July 2026 (5:00 PM)

Written Examination

To be announced

Admit Card

Before Examination

Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day and complete the application process well in advance.

Application Fee: 

Group A Posts

Category

Fee

UR / OBC / EWS

₹1,500

SC / ST / Women

₹1,000

PwBD

Nil

Group B & Group C

Category

Fee

UR / OBC / EWS

₹1,000

SC / ST / Women

₹600

PwBD

Nil

Note: The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Why is JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important?

The JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 is one of the largest Central University recruitment drives of the year. With vacancies ranging from 10th Pass to Postgraduate and Engineering-level qualifications, it offers opportunities for candidates from diverse educational backgrounds.

Key reasons why aspirants should not miss this recruitment:

  • 267 Government vacancies in a prestigious Central University
  • Opportunities for 10th Pass, 12th Pass, Graduates and Postgraduates
  • Attractive salary as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
  • Job security and excellent career growth
  • Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC, State PSC, Central University and other Government recruitment examinations