The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 98 Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant. Candidates with Any Masters Degree Can Apply Online. The online application closes on 29-01-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIRDPR website, nirdpr.org.in.
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 98 Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIRDPR website. The last date to submit the application form is 29-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIRDPR Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NIRDPR Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) |
| Post Name | Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant |
| No of Posts | 98 |
| Advt No | 37/2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 75,000 per month |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in any discipline |
| Age Limit | Not more than 50 years as on 31.12.2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 29.01.2026 |
| Official Website | http://career.nirdpr.in/ |
NIRDPR Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Senior Capacity Building Consultant | 10 |
| Capacity Building Consultant | 88 |
| Total | 98 |
Category-wise Vacancies for Senior Capacity Building Consultant
| Particulars | Total |
| No. of backlog vacancies | 4 |
| No. of Current vacancy | 6 |
| Total | 10 |
Category-wise Vacancies for Capacity Building Consultant
| Particulars | Total | PwD |
| No. of backlog vacancies | 55 | 6 |
| No. of Current vacancy | 33 | – |
| Total | 88 | 6 |
State-wise Vacancy Distribution
| State/Union Territory | Total Districts |
| Andhra Pradesh | 26 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 25 |
| Assam | 35 |
| Bihar | 38 |
| Chhattisgarh | 33 |
| Goa | 2 |
| Gujarat | 33 |
| Haryana | 22 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 12 |
| Jharkhand | 24 |
| Karnataka | 31 |
| Kerala | 14 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 55 |
| Maharashtra | 36 |
| Manipur | 16 |
| Meghalaya | 12 |
| Mizoram | 11 |
| Nagaland | 16 |
| Odisha | 30 |
| Punjab | 23 |
| Rajasthan | 33 |
| Sikkim | 6 |
| Tamil Nadu | 38 |
| Telangana | 33 |
| Tripura | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 75 |
| Uttarakhand | 13 |
| West Bengal | 23 |
| Andaman and Nicobar | 3 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 3 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 20 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| Puducherry | 4 |
Eligibility Criteria
For Senior Capacity Building Consultant
- Educational 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
For Capacity Building Consultant
- Educational 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
Salary/Stipend
- Senior Capacity Building Consultant: A consolidated amount of Rs. 75,000/- (Rupees seventy-five thousand) only per month plus travel and subsistence on tour as per norms of NIRDPR
- Capacity Building Consultant: A consolidated amount of Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees sixty thousand) only per month plus travel and subsistence on tour as per norms of NIRDPR
Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025)
- Maximum Age: Not more than 50 years as on 31.12.2025
- Age Relaxation: Age relaxation applicable to OBC, SC, ST & PwD candidates in the respective reserved posts as per GoI norms
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General/OBC/EWS Candidates | Rs. 300/- |
| SC/ST/PWD Candidates | NIL (No Fee) |
- Application fee must be paid through Pay Fee (SB Collect)
- Candidates seeking exemption of application fee under SC/ST/PWD category shall be required to upload the necessary Caste/PWD category certificate. Otherwise, the application is liable to be rejected
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 29.01.2026 |
| Age, Experience & Qualification Reckoning Date | 31.12.2025 |
Selection Process
EDUCATION
- Selection of eligible candidates will be done through a fair competitive process
- In case of large number of applications, the Institute may shortlist the candidates as may be necessary
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview as applicable
- Date, time and venue of the written test/interview shall be communicated to shortlisted candidates only
- The prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum and the mere fact that a candidate possesses the same will not entitle him/her for being called for Interview
- Candidates who have not been shortlisted have the option of representing within 2 days of display of shortlisted candidates on the website
General Information/Instructions
- The offered assignment is purely on contract basis and does not envisage any form of regular appointment at NIRDPR in future
- The postings are all India transferable; however, preference in posting will be given to the candidates in their own State/Home State subject to availability of vacancy in that particular state and other criteria fixed by the institute
- The candidates are required to conduct official tour very frequently with staying outdoors for moving from one place to another within the cluster of the assigned districts (up to 15 days a month)
- Those who are unable to travel on such official tours are not suitable for the assignment
- Age, experience and qualification will be reckoned as on 31.12.2025
- Clear quality attested photostat copies of all important certificates and documents must be uploaded with the online application
- Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the minimum essential qualifications laid down in the Advertisement
- The Institute reserves the right to relax any of the requirements i.e. Age, Work Experience etc. in exceptional cases
- Canvassing in any form will be treated as a disqualification
- No correspondence or telephonic enquiry will be entertained as regards shortlisting, calling for written test/interview, selection, engagement or posting
- No TA/DA will be given for attending the Interview
- In case of any inadvertence in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of engagement letter, the Institute reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made with the candidates
- In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the Institute shall be final
- Candidates may regularly visit the website of NIRDPR for further information/updates, if any
- The Institute may hold the right to cancel the recruitment process due to lack of eligible applicants/administrative reasons
- The number of vacancies is indicative, it may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Institute
- Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered
- The final results will be communicated to the selected candidates only
- If any incumbent, after contractual engagement on successful completion of all the stages of the Recruitment process, submits resignation, she/he will have to serve a notice period of three months with fully satisfactory performance before release
How to Apply
- Candidates need to apply through online registration available on the website http://career.nirdpr.in/
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 300/- through Pay Fee (SB Collect) if applicable (General/OBC/EWS candidates only)
- Upload necessary Caste/PWD category certificate if seeking exemption of application fee under SC/ST/PWD category
- Upload clear quality attested photostat copies of all important certificates and documents with the online application
- Submit the online application before the last date: 29.01.2026
- Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the minimum essential qualifications laid down in the Advertisement
- Keep checking the official website http://career.nirdpr.in/ regularly for updates and further information
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