The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), functioning under the Ministry of Rural Development, has announced its recruitment notifications for 2025. The recruitment includes Project Officers, Junior Project Officers, Academic Associates, and Junior Engineer (Civil) in the various centers across the Institute. Most of the positions are contract based and have considerable possibilities for the candidates having technical, academic, and managerial backgrounds. Candidates must check the eligibility, important dates, the application process, and salary structure before applying.
Important Dates for NIRDPR Recruitment 2025
Here are the official dates candidates must keep in mind for each advertisement:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release (Advt. 07/2025 – JE Civil) | 08 March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (JE Civil) | 23 March 2025 |
| Notification Release (Advt. 26/2025 – PO/JPO) | 15 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date (PO/JPO) | 15 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (PO/JPO) | 25 July 2025 |
| Notification Release (Advt. 25/2025 – Academic Associate) | 18 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Academic Associate) | 27 August 2025 |
Application Process for NIRDPR Recruitment 2025
- Go to the official website career.nirdpr.in
Select the specific advertisement.
Download the notification and read carefully.
When applying for online posts (PO/JPO, JE), fill the application, upload documents and make your payment.
When applying for the Academic Associate, send the offline application with the documents before the close date of 27 August 2025.
Expected Vacancies for categorized posts
The Institute has released vacancies across technical, managerial, and academic domains. Below is the post-wise breakup.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Officer / JPO | 13 |
| Academic Associate (CGARD) | 3 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 1 |
| Total | 17+ |
Who can apply for NIRDPR Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions in terms of nationality, education, and age.
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen only |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech/B.E, LLB/LLM, MA, M.Com, MBA/PGDM, MCA, PG Diploma (for PO/JPO); M.Tech/M.Sc Geoinformatics, RS, GIS (for Academic Associate); Diploma/B.E. Civil with 5 years’ experience (for JE) |
| Age Limit | 40 years (Academic Associate, JE); 60 years (PO/JPO) |
| Skills | MS Office, GIS tools, AutoCAD (for JE & Associates); domain expertise for officers |
What is the selection process to be followed by candidates?
Hiring candidates is a multi-step process aimed at ensuring we assess candidates in a fair and consistent manner.
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
- Written assessment or skills evaluation (if required).
- Personal interview and document validation.
- Finalized selection list published on the official site.
What is the salary structure in NIRDPR Recruitment 2025?
The remuneration varies depending on the post. Below is the salary structure for different positions.
| Post | Salary (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Project Officer | Rs. 1,40,000/- |
| Junior Project Officer | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| Academic Associate | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 50,000/- |
Key points to remember
- All jobs available are on contract only, and there are no permanent appointments or job offers.
- Age limits vary: 40 years for JE, Associates, 60 years for Officers.
- Admit cards and results will only be published on the portal.
- Candidates are to keep scanned copies of documents ready for upload directly, or in the alternative, a clickable link could be made available for offline submission.
- Please check nirdpr.in, periodically for corrigenda, updates and notices.
Official Links for NIRDPR Recruitment 2025
Candidates must always rely on the official website for authentic updates.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | nirdpr.in |
| Career/Recruitment Portal | career.nirdpr.in |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
FAQs on NIRDPR Recruitment 2025
The last date was 25 July 2025.
There are 3 posts under CGARD.
Around Rs.50,000 per month on a consolidated basis.
No, these are contractual positions.
On the official recruitment portal – career.nirdpr.in.
