JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi for 267 vacancies of various Non-Teaching Group A, B, and C posts — Executive Engineer, Section Officer, Assistant Librarian, Stenographer, LDC, UDC, Junior Assistant, MTS, Cook, and more. Online application for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 is open at the JNU Samarth portal — jnunt.samarth.edu.in — with the last date 27 July 2026 at 5:00 PM. Pay scale ranges from Level-1 (₹18,000) to Level-13 (₹2,09,200) as per the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Check vacancy breakdown, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern and apply process below.
Post Categories
Group AGroup BGroup CSalary / Pay Scale
7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) for MTS/Cook · Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) for LDC/JA · Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) for UDC/SO · Level-13 (₹1,23,100–₹2,09,200) for Executive Engineer · plus DA, HRA, TA.
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About JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi — one of India’s premier Central Universities — to fill 267 Group A, Group B, and Group C non-teaching staff posts. The JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 offers permanent Central Government employment with full 7th Pay Commission benefits — DA, HRA (Delhi 27%), Transport Allowance, NPS, CGHS medical, LTC, and pension. The application portal is JNU’s Samarth platform (jnunt.samarth.edu.in), with the last date 27 July 2026, 5:00 PM. Selection is through Computer-Based Test (CBT) → Skill Test (for specific posts like Stenographer, Cook, LDC typing) → Interview (Group A only).
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 29 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 July 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 July 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Tentative CBT Exam Date | September – October 2026 |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Group | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|
| Executive Engineer (Electrical) | A | Level 13 | 1 |
| Executive Engineer (Civil) | A | Level 13 | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | A | Level 10 | 3 |
| Private Secretary | A | Level 7 | 5 |
| Section Officer | B | Level 7 | 10 |
| Senior Assistant | B | Level 6 | 18 |
| Stenographer | C | Level 4 | 20 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | C | Level 4 | 25 |
| Junior Assistant | C | Level 2 | 35 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | C | Level 2 | 30 |
| Lab Attendant / Technical Asst. | C | Level 2 | 42 |
| Cook | C | Level 1 | 27 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | C | Level 1 | 50 |
| TOTAL | All | All Levels | 267 |
Note: Indicative breakdown. Exact post-wise and category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD) vacancy distribution is mentioned in the official JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification PDF — please verify before applying.
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post / Category | Min Age | Max Age (UR) |
|---|
| MTS / Cook / Lab Attendant | 18 years | 30 years |
| LDC / UDC / Junior Assistant / Stenographer | 18 years | 35 years |
| Senior Assistant / Section Officer / Private Secretary | 21 years | 40 years |
| Assistant Librarian / Executive Engineer | 21 years | 45 years |
Age relaxation as per Central Government rules: OBC +3 years; SC/ST +5 years; PwD +10 years; Ex-servicemen as per DoPT rules; JNU internal employees as per UGC norms.
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Essential Qualification / Experience |
|---|
| Executive Engineer (Electrical / Civil) | BE/B.Tech in respective Engineering + 10 years experience as Assistant Engineer in Govt / PSU |
| Assistant Librarian | Master’s in Library & Information Science (55%) + UGC NET / SLET / SET — OR — Ph.D. in Lib. Sci. |
| Section Officer / Private Secretary | Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years experience as Senior Assistant / Stenographer in Central Govt |
| Senior Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree + computer typing 35 WPM (English) + 3 years experience |
| Stenographer | 12th Pass + Stenography 80 WPM (English) + Typing 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| UDC / Junior Assistant / LDC | 12th Pass / Bachelor’s Degree + computer typing 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| Lab Attendant / Technical Assistant | 12th Science / Diploma in relevant subject |
| Cook / MTS | 10th Pass (Matriculation) + trade-specific certificate (for Cook) |
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (Group A) | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / Women (Group A) | ₹1,000 |
| UR / EWS / OBC (Group B & C) | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / Women (Group B & C) | ₹600 |
| PwBD (All Groups) | Exempt (Nil) |
Pay separately for each post applied. Fee non-refundable. Payment via Samarth portal payment gateway (Credit/Debit/Net Banking/UPI).
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Paper I: General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English, Computer (objective MCQ, 100 marks)
- Paper II (CBT) — Domain/post-specific MCQ for technical posts (100 marks)
- Skill Test — Stenography test (Stenographer), Typing test (LDC/UDC/JA), Trade test (Cook)
- Document Verification
- Personal Interview — Only for Group A posts (100 marks)
How to Apply for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- 1Visit the official JNU Samarth portal: jnunt.samarth.edu.in
- 2Click “New Registration” — register with valid email ID and active mobile number
- 3Login and select the post(s) you wish to apply for (pay separate fee for each)
- 4Fill personal details, educational qualifications, experience, communication address
- 5Upload photograph (20–50 KB JPG), signature (10–30 KB JPG), and all certificates (PDF)
- 6Pay application fee online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
- 7Review all details carefully and Submit before 27 July 2026, 5:00 PM
- 8Download Application Confirmation PDF and note Application Number for future reference
Important Instructions for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- →Apply ONLINE ONLY via JNU Samarth portal (jnunt.samarth.edu.in) — no offline applications accepted.
- →Pay SEPARATE application fee for each post — single fee does not cover multiple posts.
- →Photo (recent, white background, 20–50 KB JPG) and signature (10–30 KB JPG) must be in prescribed format.
- →Caste / EWS / PwBD certificates must be in Central Government prescribed format (issuing authority Tehsildar/SDM or above).
- →Experience certificate must clearly mention designation, period of service, pay scale, and nature of duties.
- →JNU internal employees applying through proper channel — submit NOC from competent authority.
- →Apply early (by 24 July) — Samarth portal experiences heavy load near deadline.
Documents Required for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- ✓ 10th / SSLC Marksheet & Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- ✓ 12th Marksheet & Certificate
- ✓ Graduation / Post-Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets (all semesters)
- ✓ BE/B.Tech Degree (Executive Engineer posts)
- ✓ UGC NET / SLET / SET / PhD certificate (Assistant Librarian)
- ✓ Typing / Stenography certificate (LDC/UDC/JA/Stenographer)
- ✓ Experience certificate(s) — designation, period, pay scale mentioned
- ✓ Caste / EWS / OBC-NCL certificate (Central Govt format)
- ✓ PwBD Disability certificate (if applicable, 40%+ disability)
- ✓ Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID (identity proof)
- ✓ Recent passport-size photograph + scanned signature
- ✓ NOC from current employer (if in Govt service)
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details |
|---|
| Paper I (CBT) | 100 MCQs — General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English, Computer Knowledge (2 hrs, 100 marks) |
| Paper II (CBT) | 100 MCQs — Domain/post-specific syllabus (2 hrs, 100 marks) |
| Skill Test | Stenography 80 WPM (Stenographer); Typing 35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi (LDC/UDC/JA); Trade test (Cook) |
| Document Verification | All originals to be produced at JNU campus |
| Personal Interview | Group A only — 100 marks (qualifying for shortlisting + final merit) |
Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in CBT. Cut-off varies category-wise.
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 FAQs
QWhat is the last date to apply for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
AThe last date to apply online for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 is 27 July 2026, 5:00 PM at jnunt.samarth.edu.in.
QHow many total vacancies are in JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
AJNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 has 267 total vacancies across Group A, B, and C posts including Executive Engineer, Section Officer, Assistant Librarian, Stenographer, LDC, UDC, Junior Assistant, Cook, and MTS.
QWhat is the salary for JNU Non-Teaching posts?
AJNU Non-Teaching 2026 salary as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix: MTS/Cook ₹18,000–₹56,900 (Level-1); LDC/JA ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level-2); UDC/Stenographer ₹25,500–₹81,100 (Level-4); Senior Assistant ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level-6); Section Officer ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level-7); Asst. Librarian ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 (Level-10); Executive Engineer ₹1,23,100–₹2,09,200 (Level-13). Plus DA (53%), Delhi HRA (27%), TA.
QWhat is the age limit for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
AJNU Non-Teaching 2026 age limit varies by post — MTS/Cook 18-30, LDC/UDC/JA/Stenographer 18-35, Section Officer/Senior Asst 21-40, Executive Engineer/Asst Librarian 21-45 (UR). Relaxation: OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs.
QWhat is the application fee for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
AJNU Non-Teaching 2026 application fee: Group A — UR/EWS/OBC ₹1,500, SC/ST/Women ₹1,000; Group B & C — UR/EWS/OBC ₹1,000, SC/ST/Women ₹600; PwBD candidates exempt from fee (all groups). Separate fee for each post.
QWhat is the selection process for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A5 stages: (1) Paper I CBT — General Awareness/Reasoning/Quant/English/Computer (100 marks), (2) Paper II CBT — domain-specific (100 marks), (3) Skill Test — typing/stenography/trade (qualifying), (4) Document Verification, (5) Interview (Group A only, 100 marks). Negative marking 1/4 in CBT.
QWhat is the typing speed required for JNU LDC, UDC, and Junior Assistant posts?
AJNU LDC, UDC, Junior Assistant 2026 typing test: 35 WPM in English OR 30 WPM in Hindi on computer (10 minutes duration). For Stenographer post: Stenography 80 WPM (English) + Typing 35 WPM. Govt-recognised computer typing certificate required.
QCan I apply for multiple posts in JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
AYes, you can apply for multiple JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 posts if you meet the eligibility for each. However, you must pay a separate application fee for every post. Submit separate online applications via the Samarth portal for each post.
QWhat is the official website for JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
AApply ONLY at the official JNU Samarth recruitment portal: https://jnunt.samarth.edu.in. The main JNU website is https://www.jnu.ac.in — beware of fake recruitment websites asking for fees or personal data.
Application Deadline
TIME AVAILABLE
28 Days Left
Apply early — Samarth portal slows down near deadline. Aim to submit by 24 July.
Eligibility Quick Check
🎯Am I Eligible for JNU Non-Teaching 2026?
Min. Qualification
10th Pass (MTS/Cook) to PG (Asst. Librarian)
Max. Age (Range)
30–45 yrs
👍 Good For
- ✓10th/12th pass candidates seeking Central Govt MTS/Cook/LDC jobs in Delhi
- ✓Graduates with computer typing certificate (LDC/UDC/JA)
- ✓Library science PG + NET/SLET (Asst. Librarian Group A)
👎 Not Suitable For
- ✗Candidates above max age (post-wise; check table)
- ✗Group A applicants without required 3-10 years experience
- ✗LDC/UDC applicants without valid Govt typing certificate
✅ JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Pre-Application Checklist
💰 JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Salary Breakdown
7th CPC Pay Matrix Levels by Post (New Delhi — HRA 27%)
MTS / Cook (Level 1)
₹18,000 – ₹56,900
LDC / JA (Level 2)
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
UDC / Stenographer (Level 4)
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Senior Assistant (Level 6)
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Section Officer (Level 7)
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Executive Engineer (Level 13)
₹1,23,100 – ₹2,09,200
Plus DA (53% currently), Delhi HRA (27% X-class), Transport Allowance, CGHS, NPS, LTC. Use calculator below to estimate take-home.
📊 JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Competition Analysis
📊
Estimated Competition Ratio
High
267 posts (most are MTS/JA/LDC) attracting 1,50,000+ applications — typical for Central Govt Delhi jobs
🔍JNU Non-Teaching 2026 — Expert Analysis
High Competition JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 offers 267 Central Govt permanent posts in New Delhi — extremely high search demand. Expected applicant-to-post ratio: ~600:1 for MTS/Cook, ~1,000:1 for LDC/UDC, ~300:1 for Group A. Cut-off (UR) typically 70-75% in CBT Paper I. Focus on General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and English — the 3 highest-scoring sections. Negative marking 1/4 makes selective attempt critical. Strongly recommended — apply for posts matching your qualification + 2-3 backup posts via separate fees.
In-Hand Salary Calculator
Enter expected basic pay to estimate monthly take-home (default: LDC Level-2 ₹19,900)
Approximate. MTS ₹18,000 · LDC ₹19,900 · UDC ₹25,500 · Senior Asst ₹35,400 · Section Officer ₹44,900 · Asst Librarian ₹56,100 · Exec Engineer ₹1,23,100.
📚 JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Preparation Tips
1Paper I (100 marks) — General Awareness + Reasoning + Quant + English + Computer. Focus on Lucent GK, Indian Polity (M. Laxmikanth), R.S. Aggarwal Reasoning, S.P. Bakshi English, basic MS Office & computer fundamentals.
2Paper II is post-specific — study syllabus mentioned in notification PDF for your chosen post.
3Negative marking is 0.25 — only attempt confident answers. Skip doubtful questions.
4For LDC/UDC/JA/Stenographer — practice typing daily on TypingMaster (target 40+ WPM English, 35+ Hindi — safety margin above 35/30 WPM minimum).
5Solve previous year SSC CHSL / DSSSB LDC question papers — same difficulty pattern.
6Apply early (by 24 July) — Samarth portal often crashes near the deadline.
🗓️ JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 — Full Timeline
28 Jun 2026
JNU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification released
29 Jun 2026
Online application opens at jnunt.samarth.edu.in
27 Jul 2026
Last date to apply online (5:00 PM)
Aug 2026
Application scrutiny + Admit Card release for CBT
Sep – Oct 2026
Computer-Based Test (CBT) Paper I & II at JNU/Delhi centres
Nov 2026
CBT Result + Skill Test / Typing Test for shortlisted candidates
Dec 2026
Document Verification + Interview (Group A only)
Jan 2027
Final Merit List + Appointment letters
💬 Thought for You
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