NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 98 Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Posts
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
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Company Name
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
Post Name
Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant
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
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
NIRDPR Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Important Links
NIRDPR Senior Capacity Building Consultant, Capacity Building Consultant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in NIRDPR Recruitment 2026?
NIRDPR has announced a total of 98 vacancies including 10 posts for Senior Capacity Building Consultant and 88 posts for Capacity Building Consultant under the School of Excellence in Panchayati Raj project.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NIRDPR Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online application for NIRDPR Recruitment 2026 is 29th January 2026. Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered under any circumstances.
Q3. What is the salary offered for Senior Capacity Building Consultant position?
The Senior Capacity Building Consultant will receive a consolidated amount of Rs. 75,000 per month plus travel and subsistence on tour as per NIRDPR norms. The position is on contract basis.
Q4. What is the minimum experience required for Capacity Building Consultant post?
Candidates must have at least seven years of first-hand combined experience working at District/State/National level on issues related to Panchayat Governance, Rural Development programmes, Decentralised Planning, and Capacity Building & Training of Panchayats.
Q5. What is the application fee for NIRDPR Recruitment 2026?
General, OBC, and EWS candidates need to pay Rs. 300 as application fee through SB Collect. SC, ST, and PWD candidates are exempted from paying any application fee for this recruitment.
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