What is the educational qualification required for NHRC Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy Circular No. 07/2026?

Applicants must hold post-wise educational qualification or equivalent recognized credentials from a government-approved institution as on the crucial eligibility cut-off date.

What is the pay scale and salary structure for NHRC Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy Circular No. 07/2026?

The pay structure is specified as: Post-wise Pay .. In addition to basic pay, appointed candidates are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical coverage under relevant government pay rules.

What is the application fee for NHRC Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy Circular No. 07/2026?

Application fee details: No application fee

How can I calculate if my age is eligible for NHRC Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy Circular No. 07/2026?

You can use our free Government Job Age Calculator to enter your Date of Birth, target cut-off date, and reservation category to instantly verify your eligibility with official age relaxations.

NHRC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 33 Posts on Deputation

Recruitment Overview & In-Depth Editorial Analysis

National Human Rights Commission, Government of India has officially released the recruitment advertisement for NHRC Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy Circular No. 07/2026, announcing 33 vacancies. Candidates possessing post-wise educational qualification qualifications and meeting the prescribed age and category eligibility criteria are invited to register online before 04-September 2026. Candidates are strongly encouraged to inspect the detailed notification PDF for syllabus breakdowns, reservation guidelines, and application procedures.

Career Outlook & Significance: Positions in National Human Rights Commission, Government of India offer stable public employment, career mobility through departmental examinations, and comprehensive social security benefits. Candidates are advised to review the exam pattern and eligibility criteria below before beginning the online submission.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued Deputation Vacancy Notice / Circular No. 07/2026 for filling up existing and anticipated vacancies on deputation basis. The circular is dated 20 July 2026 and has been issued under File No. A-12011/3/2025-Estt.

A total of 33 vacancies are notified across various posts ranging from Joint Director (Research), Assistant Registrar and Senior Research Officer to Assistant Librarian, Staff Car Driver, Constable and Despatch Rider.

This recruitment is not a regular direct recruitment. Applications are invited only from eligible serving officers/officials of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, autonomous/statutory bodies, PSUs, recognised universities or recognised research institutions who fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format through proper channel along with APARs, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance/Disciplinary Clearance and other required documents. The application must reach the NHRC within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Specifications

Prescribed Minimum Qualification

post-wise educational qualification

State / Domicile Eligibility

All India

Age Limit Specifications

Maximum 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications

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Detailed Educational & Experience Requirements

1. Joint Director (Research) – 01 Post

Eligibility: Officers of Central/State Government, UT Administrations, autonomous/statutory bodies, PSUs, recognised universities/research institutions.

Required:

Holding analogous post on regular basis; or
Five years' regular service in Level 11 or equivalent.
Master's degree in Law or Social Science subjects such as Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Human Rights, Psychology, Population Studies, Criminology, or Statistics.
5 years' research experience in Social Science or Statistics.

2. Assistant Registrar – 01 Post

Analogous post on regular basis; or
Eight years' regular service in Level 8 or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree with Law from a recognised university/institute.

3. Senior Research Officer – 02 Posts

Analogous post; or
Five years' regular service in Level 10 or equivalent.
Master's Degree in prescribed Social Science subjects or Statistics.
3 years' research experience in Social Science or Statistics.

4. Principal Private Secretary – 01 Post

Analogous post; or
Eight years' regular service in Level 8 or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university/institute.

5. Assistant Information Officer / Assistant Director (Publication) – 01 Post

Analogous post; or
Four years' regular service in Level 8 or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree or Degree/PG Diploma in Journalism.
At least 3 years' supervisory experience in public relations/publicity, printing and publishing.

6. Research Officer – 02 Posts

Holding analogous post on regular basis.
Essential: Master's Degree in Social Science.
Desirable: Bachelor's Degree in Law and 3 years' research experience in Social Sciences.

7. Deputy Superintendent of Police – 02 Posts

Eligible officers from Central/State/UT Police Organisations.

Analogous post; or
Five years' regular service as Inspector in Level 7 or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree.
Experience in investigation.

8. Assistant Accounts Officer – 01 Post

Analogous post; or
Six years' regular service in Level 6 or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree.
Passed Subordinate Audit/Accounts Service Examination.
Completed prescribed Cash & Accounts training.
Minimum 3 years' experience in Cash, Accounts and Budget work.

9. Personal Assistant – 03 Posts

Analogous post; or
Fifteen years' regular service after appointment in Level 4 or equivalent.
12th Class Pass.
Dictation: 100 words per minute for 10 minutes.
Computer transcription: English 40 minutes / Hindi 55 minutes.

10. Inspector – 05 Posts

Analogous post; or
Five years' regular service as Sub-Inspector in Level 6 or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree.
5 years' experience in vigilance/investigation/intelligence work.
Law degree is desirable.

11. Senior Research Assistant – 01 Post

Analogous post on regular basis.
Master's Degree in Social Science.
2 years' research experience in any Social Science.

12. Programmer Assistant – 02 Posts

Analogous post on regular basis.
Prescribed Master's Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Operations Research/Physics/Economics/Commerce with Statistics, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, along with prescribed computer/data-processing experience.
Alternative qualification routes involving Bachelor's Degree with Statistics and prescribed experience are also given in the circular.
Computer programming training/knowledge is desirable.

13. Accountant – 02 Posts

Analogous post; or
Ten years' regular service in Level 4 or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree.
Cash & Accounts training from Institute of Secretariat Training and Management.
3 years' experience in Cash, Accounts and Budget work.

14. Staff Car Driver (Grade-II) – 01 Post

Analogous post; or
Five years' regular service as Staff Car Driver (Grade-III) in Level 4 or equivalent.
10th Class Pass.

15. Assistant Librarian – 01 Post

Analogous post on regular basis.
Bachelor's Degree in Library Science / Library and Information Science.
2 years' professional library experience.
Diploma in Computer Application is desirable.

16. Staff Car Driver (Grade-III) – 01 Post

Analogous post; or
Eight years' regular service as Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) in Level 2 or equivalent.
10th Class Pass.

17. Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 03 Posts

Analogous post; or
Three years' regular service as Despatch Rider/Group C employee in Level 1 or equivalent.
10th Class Pass.
Valid driving licence for motor cars.
Knowledge of motor mechanism.
3 years' experience in driving motor cars.
Three years' Home Guard/Civil Volunteer service is desirable.

18. Constable – 02 Posts

From among personnel of Central Armed Police Forces or State Police Organisations.
Holding analogous post.
5 years' regular service.

19. Despatch Rider – 01 Post

Analogous post; or
Three years' regular service in Level 1 or equivalent.
10th Class Pass.
Valid driving licence for motorcycle or auto-rickshaw.
2 years' experience in driving motorcycle/auto-rickshaw.
Knowledge of motorcycle/auto-rickshaw mechanism.

Vacancy Distribution & Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies
Joint Director (Research)	01
Assistant Registrar	01
Senior Research Officer	02
Principal Private Secretary	01
Assistant Information Officer [Assistant Director (Publication)]	01
Research Officer	02
Deputy Superintendent of Police	02
Assistant Accounts Officer	01
Personal Assistant	03
Inspector	05
Senior Research Assistant	01
Programmer Assistant	02
Accountant	02
Staff Car Driver (Grade-II)	01
Assistant Librarian	01
Staff Car Driver (Grade-III)	01
Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade)	03
Constable	02
Despatch Rider	01
Total	33 Posts

Salary Structure, Pay Level & In-Hand Pay

Post-wise Pay .

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Selection Process & Stages

1. Application through Proper Channel
2. Eligibility & Document Scrutiny
3. Selection/Appointment on Deputation Basis

Candidate Preparation Roadmap & Study Strategy

Phase 1: Syllabus Mastery

Download the official syllabus. Break down topics in Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Studies. Focus on high-weightage chapters first.

Phase 2: Previous Papers

Solve at least 5 years of past question papers from National Human Rights Commission, Government of India or similar commission exams to understand recurring numerical and logic patterns.

Phase 3: Mock Tests & Time

Take full-length timed mock tests weekly. Dedicate double the test duration to error analysis and maintain a dedicated mistake logbook.

Application Fee Structure

No application fee

Key Important Dates

Online Application Start Date	20-July 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	04-September 2026
Scheduled Examination Date	Will be annouced on the website leter

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Form Filling

1. Download the prescribed Application Proforma (Annexure-I) attached to Circular No. 07/2026.

2. Carefully check the eligibility conditions for the particular post you wish to apply for.

3. Fill in the application form with your personal, educational, service and experience details.

4. Clearly mention the Name of Post Applied For.

5. Attach a recent passport-size photograph as prescribed.

6. Provide complete details of your present and previous employment, pay level and relevant experience.

7. Attach attested photocopies of APARs for the last five years.

8. Attach the required Integrity Certificate.

9. Attach Vigilance Clearance / Disciplinary Clearance.

10. Provide details of any major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years, if applicable.

11. Attach any other applicable documents required to establish eligibility.

12. Get the application properly verified and forwarded by the Cadre Controlling / Forwarding Authority.

13. Applications must be sent through proper channel to:

Under Secretary (Estt.)
National Human Rights Commission
Manav Adhikar Bhawan, 'C' Block, GPO Complex,
INA, New Delhi – 110023

14. The application should reach NHRC within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

15. Applications received directly from candidates, incomplete applications, applications without prescribed documents or applications received after the stipulated closing date will not be entertained.

Important Points

This is Deputation Basis Recruitment, not a regular direct recruitment.
Applications from private organisations/private universities/private institutions are not eligible.
The maximum age is 56 years on the closing date.
Separate applications are required if a candidate applies for more than one post.
The number of vacancies is tentative and may vary.
NHRC can modify, cancel or withdraw the vacancy notice.
Applications must be sent through proper channel.
APARs for the last five years, Integrity Certificate and Vigilance/Disciplinary Clearance are required.
The appointment is governed by applicable DoPT deputation terms and conditions.

Mandatory Document Checklist

Keep the following scanned originals ready prior to starting your online form:

10th / Secondary Certificate (mandatory for Date of Birth verification).
12th / Diploma / Bachelor's Degree Certificates and all semester marksheets.
Valid Government Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport).
Valid Community/Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Discharge Book).
Recent passport-size colored photograph (white background preferred) and black ink signature.

Official Sources & Verification Links

Apply Online Portal	Apply Online
Official Notification PDF	Download PDF
Official Department Portal	https://nhrc.nic.in/?utm_source

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q.What is the last date to submit the application for NHRC Recruitment 2026 – Deputation Vacancy Circular No. 07/2026?

The official closing date for submitting online applications is 04-September 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their form submission well before the final hours to avoid server congestion.

Q.How many vacancies are announced in National Human Rights Commission, Government of India recruitment?

A total of 33 vacancies have been announced across various categories (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD).

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