The National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, has released an official recruitment notification for 98 contractual posts under the School of Excellence in Panchayati Raj (SoEPR). The recruitment is being conducted at a national level under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).
Eligible candidates can apply online for the posts of Senior Capacity Building Consultant and Capacity Building Consultant.
NIRDPR SoEPR Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization: National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
- Advertisement No.: 37/2025
- File No.: NIRDPR/CPRDPSSD/SoEPR/Finance&Other-2023
- Total Vacancies: 98
- Project: School of Excellence in Panchayati Raj (SoEPR)
- Job Location: Across India (State Units at SIRD/SPRC)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 29 January 2026
- Official Website: career.nirdpr.in
NIRDPR Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Capacity Building Consultant | 10 |
| Capacity Building Consultant | 88 |
| Total | 98 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Senior Capacity Building Consultant (10 Posts)
| Category | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Capacity Building Consultant (88 Posts)
| Category | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 26 | 32 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 88 | 6 |
Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria
1. Senior Capacity Building Consultant
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Experience (Essential)
- Minimum 9 years of combined experience at District/State/National level in:
- Panchayat Governance
- Rural Development programmes
- Decentralised Planning
- Capacity Building & Training of Panchayats
- Women, children & backward sections development
Desirable Experience
- RGSA training & capacity building projects
- Localization of SDGs & LSDG-based GPDP/BPDP/DPDP
- Training material development & Training of Trainers (ToT)
Age Limit
- Not more than 50 years as on 31.12.2025
- Age relaxation as per GoI norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD
Salary
- ?75,000 per month (consolidated)
- Travel & subsistence allowance as per NIRDPR norms
2. Capacity Building Consultant
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Experience (Essential)
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in:
- Panchayat Governance
- Rural Development
- Capacity Building & Training
- Decentralised Planning
Desirable Experience
- RGSA projects
- Localization of SDGs
- Training & material development
Age Limit
- Not more than 50 years as on 31.12.2025
Salary
- ?60,000 per month (consolidated)
- Travel & subsistence allowance as per NIRDPR norms
Job Location & Nature of Work
- Posted at State Institutes of Rural Development (SIRD) / State Panchayat Resource Centres (SPRC)
- Work in a cluster of 4–6 districts
- Extensive field travel (up to 15 days per month)
- All-India transferable (preference to home state if vacancy available)
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualifications & experience
- Written Test / Interview (if applicable)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed
- No TA/DA for interview
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ?300 |
| SC / ST / PwD | No Fee |
- Fee to be paid through SB Collect (Online)
How to Apply for NIRDPR Recruitment 2026
- Visit http://career.nirdpr.in/
- Complete online registration
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application before 29.01.2026
Important Dates
- Notification Release: January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 29 January 2026
Important Instructions
- Posts are purely contractual
- No claim for permanent employment at NIRDPR
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying
- Vacancies may increase or decrease
- Regularly check NIRDPR website for updates
State-Wise Vacancies
Vacancies are distributed across 33 States/UTs, including Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, and North-Eastern states.
(Detailed state-wise vacancy list available in Annexure-1 of the notification)
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Last Date: 2026/01/29