About Job
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), a premier autonomous institution functioning under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced an exciting recruitment drive for experienced educational administrators. This is a direct recruitment opportunity for two critical Group 'A' positions: Director (Evaluation) and Director (Student Support Services), based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. If you possess significant experience in examination conduct, educational administration, or distance learning systems, this is a prime chance to contribute to India's open schooling framework through a merit-based selection process involving screening and interview.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Positions: Director (Evaluation), Director (Student Support Services)
Total Vacancies: 2
Application Deadline: 30 days from publication in Employment News (Approx. 2026-04-14)
Details of Position
NIOS is seeking candidates for the following Group 'A' positions:
| Post Name | Pay Scale/Salary | Reservation Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director (Evaluation) | Level-13 (₹123100-215900) | OBC | Preferably below 52 years |
| Director (Student Support Services) | Level-13 (₹123100-215900) | UR | Preferably below 52 years |
Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification
- Essential: At least second-class Master’s Degree with 55% marks or B+ grade.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of regular service in Level-11 (₹67700-208700) OR 5 years of regular service in Level-12 (₹78800-209200) in relevant fields such as examination conduct, educational material production, or educational administration.
- Other Requirements: Must possess working knowledge of Hindi/English and experience organizing seminars/conferences.
- Desirable: Doctorate Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Education, or experience in Open Learning/Distance Education systems.
Age Limit
- The age limit is preferably below 52 years as of the closing date.
- Age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India rules (maximum age up to 56 years after relaxation).
- Age limit exemption is applicable for existing NIOS employees.
Application Details
Application Fee:
- UR & OBC Category: ₹1500/- plus ₹50/- processing fee.
- EWS, SC & ST Category: ₹750/- plus ₹50/- processing fee.
- PwD candidates (40%+ disability) are exempted from the fee upon submission of a certificate.
Application Method: Online submission followed by mandatory hard copy dispatch.
Application Deadline: The online application window closes 30 days from the advertisement publication date in Employment News. The hard copy must reach the designated address within 7 days of the online submission date.
Required Documents: Educational certificates, experience proofs, photograph, signature, and disability certificate (if claiming exemption).
Important Conditions
- Selection is based purely on merit via screening and interview (Direct Recruitment).
- NIOS reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for the interview based on the screening results.
- The hard copy of the application must be sent via Speed Post to the Recruitment Section, NIOS, Noida.
- The envelope must be clearly superscribed with the name of the post applied for.
Mode of Selection
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Screening/Shortlisting: Based on the detailed eligibility criteria and experience profile provided in the application.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Document Verification: Final verification of all original documents.
Important Links
- Download Official Notification PDF: Advertisement Link
- Apply Online / View Official Details: Application Link
- Official Website: www.nios.ac.in
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