Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment Examination 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has released a central recruitment notice for 267 non-teaching, administrative, and technical vacancies ranging from Level-1 to Level-11. Selection will be carried out via a computer-based written examination and subsequent skill/interview components.
Core Information
Advt Number: 01/RC(NT)/2026
Location: New Delhi, Delhi
Job Domains: jradmin
Pay Scale: Varies by post across different levels (Level-1 to Level-11 of the 7th CPC Matrix).
Posts / Profiles: Junior Assistant: 46 vacancies Mess Helper: 30 vacancies Engineering Attendant / Khalasi: 30 vacancies Cook: 27 vacancies Stenographer: 20 vacancies Multitasking Staff: 15 vacancies
Important Dates
Application Start: 12/07/2026
Application End: 27/07/2026
Apply By: 27/07/2026
Admit Card Date: To be notified later.
Exam Date: To be notified later.
Last Date: 27/07/2026
Eligibility & Selection
Educational Qualification: Executive Engineer (Civil/Electrical): B.E./B.Tech with 55% marks + 5 to 10 years relevant experience. Assistant Librarian: Master's degree in Library/Information Science (55% marks) + UGC NET/SLET/SET qualification. Administrative (Assistant Registrar / Section Officer / Senior Assistant / Assistant): Master's Degree (for Registrar) or Bachelor's Degree with experience varying from 2 to 8 years depending on the post grade. Junior Assistant: Bachelor's Degree + English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm. Technical (System Analyst / Computer Operator): B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc
Selection Process: Group A: Written Test (Paper-I & Paper-II) + Interview/Personality Test. Group B & C: Written Test (Paper-I & Paper-II, wherever applicable) + Skill Test/Trade Test (Qualifying nature). Note: No Interview for Group B and C posts
Exam Pattern: Paper-I (All Posts): MCQ-based, 150 questions, 300 marks, Duration: 2 hours. Subjects: General Awareness (30 qns), Reasoning (35 qns), Mathematical Ability (35 qns), Test of Language (30 qns), Computer Awareness (20 qns). Paper-II (Domain Specific - For specific posts): MCQ-based, 50 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 1.5 hours.
Negative Marking: Yes
Negative Marks Per Wrong: 1/4th (0.25) of the
Syllabus
Syllabus Coverage: Section D of the notification outlines general testing paradigms and post-specific domain metrics (e.g., GFR 2017, CPWD Manuals, etc.).
Fees & Notes
General/OBC Fee: Group A Posts: UR / EWS / OBC: ₹1,500, Group B & Group C Posts: UR / EWS / OBC
SC/ST/PwD Fee: Group A Posts: SC / ST / Women: ₹1,000 PwD: Nil, Group B & Group C Posts: SC /
Portal Charges: Not Applicable
Description: Various Non-Teaching Posts (Executive Engineer, Assistant Librarian, Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Junior Assistant, Multitasking Staff, Mess Helper, etc.)
Mock Tests Available
Preparation Notes
Eligibility focus: Executive Engineer (Civil/Electrical): B.E./B.Tech with 55% marks + 5 to 10 years relevant experience. Assistant Librarian: Master's degree in Library/Information Science (55% marks) + UGC NET/SLET/SET qualification. Administrative (Assistant Registrar / Section Officer / Senior Assistant / Assistant): Master's Degree (for Registrar) or Bachelor's Degree with experience varying from 2 to 8 years depending on the post grade. Junior Assistant: Bachelor's Degree + English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm. Technical (System Analyst / Computer Operator): B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc
Selection process: Group A: Written Test (Paper-I & Paper-II) + Interview/Personality Test. Group B & C: Written Test (Paper-I & Paper-II, wherever applicable) + Skill Test/Trade Test (Qualifying nature). Note: No Interview for Group B and C posts
Exam pattern: Paper-I (All Posts): MCQ-based, 150 questions, 300 marks, Duration: 2 hours. Subjects: General Awareness (30 qns), Reasoning (35 qns), Mathematical Ability (35 qns), Test of Language (30 qns), Computer Awareness (20 qns). Paper-II (Domain Specific - For specific posts): MCQ-based, 50 questions, 100 marks, Duration: 1.5 hours.
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