JNU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026) is for 267 posts. Of these, 229 are Group C, with Junior Assistant (46), Engineering Attendant (30), Mess Helper (30) and Cook (27) the largest. Applications closed on 27.07.2026 at 5:00 pm. As on 11.09.2026, JNU had not published a date for the CBT. The exam has two MCQ papers with negative marking of one fourth of a question’s marks. Group B and C posts have no interview.
Where the recruitment stands
Checked on 11.09.2026 against the advertisement page on jnu.ac.in and the Samarth recruitment portal.
| JNU non-teaching stage | Status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application | 27.06.2026 to 27.07.2026, 5:00 pm, on jnunt.samarth.edu.in, closed. |
| Corrigendum | 06.07.2026, changing the qualification for two posts. |
| CBT date and admit card | Not announced, updates only on the JNU website. |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 27.07.2026, the closing date. |
| Fee, Group A | ₹1,500 for UR, EWS and OBC, ₹1,000 for SC, ST and women. |
| Fee, Groups B and C | ₹1,000 and ₹600, nil for PwD. |
Note: The corrigendum means Statistical Assistant now needs a B.Com with statistics and Laboratory Assistant needs a B.Sc. Qualification and experience are judged as on the closing date. A separate fee was due for each post applied for, and PwD candidates pay nothing in any group.
Important Links
| Link | Status on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026 | Click here · Opens |
| Corrigendum (06.07.2026) | Click here · Opens |
| JNU advertisement page | Click here · Live |
| Samarth recruitment portal | Click here · Live |
Note: The advertisement runs 24 pages. Exam notices for this advertisement are expected on the advertisement page, which is not listed on the main career page. The Samarth portal is the candidate login.
Posts by group
We added up the advertisement’s 35-row table to get these totals.
| Group and pay level | Posts in the advertisement |
|---|---|
| Group A, Level 10 and 11 | 13 posts, led by Assistant Librarian 3 and System Analyst 3. |
| Group B, Level 6 and 7 | 25 posts, led by Senior Assistant 8 and Personal Assistant 8. |
| Group C, Level 2 to 5 | 133 posts, led by Junior Assistant 46 and Cook 27. |
| Group C, Level 1 | 96 posts, led by Engineering Attendant 30 and Mess Helper 30. |
| Total | 267: Group A 13, Group B 25, Group C 229. |
| Upper age limit | 40 for most posts, 45 for the two Executive Engineer posts. |
Note: Group A: Assistant Librarian 3, System Analyst 3, Research Officer 2, and 1 each of Executive Engineer (Electrical), Executive Engineer (Civil), Assistant Registrar, Public Relations Officer and Curator. Group B: Senior Assistant 8, Personal Assistant 8, Private Secretary 2, Professional Assistant 2, Junior Engineer (Civil) 2, and 1 each of Section Officer, Computer Operator and Assistant Archivist. Group C, Level 2 to 5: Junior Assistant 46, Cook 27, Stenographer 20, Works Assistant 19 (wiremen, carpenters and others), Semi Professional Assistant 7, Assistant 5, Laboratory Assistant 4, Lift Operator 2, and 1 each of Assistant Manager (Guest House), Statistical Assistant and Draftsman. Group C, Level 1: Engineering Attendant 30 (19 Khalasi Civil, 11 Khalasi Electrical), Mess Helper 30, Multi Tasking Staff 15, Laboratory Attendant 8, Animal Attendant 4, Anti-Malaria Worker 4, Groundsman 3 and Library Attendant 2. The 133 and 96 subtotals are our own count from these lists, and they add up to the 229 Group C posts.
Exam pattern, cut-off and selection
Paper I is common to every post. Paper II, the skill test and the interview apply only to the posts listed in the scheme.
| Selection stage | What the scheme of examination sets |
|---|---|
| Paper I, all posts | 150 MCQs for 300 marks in 2 hours, across five subjects. |
| Paper II, specified posts | 50 MCQs for 100 marks in 90 minutes, on subject knowledge. |
| Negative marking | One fourth of a question’s marks per wrong answer, in both papers. |
| Qualifying marks | 40% for General and EWS, 35% for OBC (NCL), SC, ST and PwD. |
| Stenography skill test | 120, 100 or 80 wpm by post, with 10 per vacancy called. |
| Typing skill test | 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, with 5 per vacancy called. |
| Interview | Group A only, written test 70% and interview 30%. |
Note: Paper I splits into General Awareness 30, Reasoning 35, Mathematics 35, English or Hindi 30 and Computer 20. For Assistant Registrar, Section Officer and Senior Assistant, Paper II covers establishment rules and university administration. Dictation is at 120 wpm for Private Secretary, 100 wpm for Personal Assistant and 80 wpm for Stenographer. Typing applies to Assistant and Junior Assistant. Both skill tests are qualifying. 15 candidates per vacancy are called for interview.
Last checked on 11.09.2026 against Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026, its corrigendum of 06.07.2026 and the JNU advertisement page. For application queries, JNU gives 011-26704040 and staffrecruitment@jnu.ac.in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in JNU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026?
267 posts under Advertisement No. 01/RC(NT)/2026: 13 in Group A, 25 in Group B and 229 in Group C. Junior Assistant has the most with 46.
When is the JNU non teaching exam 2026?
JNU had not announced the CBT date as on 11.09.2026. Applications closed on 27.07.2026 and updates are posted only on the JNU website.
What is the JNU non teaching exam pattern?
Paper I for all posts has 150 MCQs for 300 marks in 2 hours. Some posts also have Paper II with 50 MCQs for 100 marks. One fourth of the marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
What are the qualifying marks in the JNU non teaching exam?
40 percent for General and EWS candidates and 35 percent for OBC (NCL), SC, ST and PwD candidates, in Paper I and Paper II.
Is there an interview for JNU Junior Assistant?
No. Group B and C posts have no interview. Junior Assistant candidates take a qualifying typing test at 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.