National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) invites online applications for 2 Joint Director posts in Capacity Building Cell and Media. Candidates with relevant Master's degrees and experience can apply till 9 December 2026. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. The pay scale is Level-13 (₹123100-215900). Application fee varies by category.
🎓 Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Experience
Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell)
Second Class Master's Degree in any Subject from a recognized university; Officers holding analogous post with Rs.8700/- GP or five years experience in the scale of Level-12 of the Pay Matrix (78800-209200) in Central/State Govt. or Central/State Govt. Autonomous organization/University/Board dealing with Academic Administration, Planning, Preparation and Production of Self Learning Material/Text books in distance education and/or related areas; Experience of organizing training programmes, workshops, seminars, conferences in educational organizations; Working knowledge of Hindi and English
Five years in the scale of Level-12 (or analogous post with Rs.8700/- GP) as printed
Joint Director (Media)
Master's Degree preferably in Mass Communication; A Post Graduate Degree/Diploma from a recognized University/Institute in production of Radio Programmes/Films
Five years in the scale of Level-12 of the Pay Matrix (78800-209200) or 10 years in the scale of Level-11 (67700-208700) or equivalent in planning and executing Media Production
👥 Vacancy details
Post
Posts
Age Limit
Pay
Experience
Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell)
1
Maximum 50 years
Level-13 (₹123100-215900)
Five years in the scale of Level-12 (or analogous post with Rs.8700/- GP) as printed
Joint Director (Media)
1
Below 47 years
Level-13 (₹123100-215900)
Five years in the scale of Level-12 of the Pay Matrix (78800-209200) or 10 years in the scale of Level-11 (67700-208700) or equivalent in planning and executing Media Production
Total
2
🗓️Key dates
Last date9 December 2026
Last Date9 December 2026
Last date to apply9 December 2026
National Institute of Open Schooling
Joint Director
Post Graduate, Diploma, M.Phil/Ph.D
2 Posts
50 Years (Max)
₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900 /month
09-12-2026
The posts are for Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. Qualification required: Capacity Building Cell: Second Class Master's Degree in any subject from a recognized university, plus experience as printed. Media: Master's Degree preferably in Mass Communication, a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in production of Radio Programmes/Films, plus experience as printed. The pay is Level-13 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.123100-215900) for both posts. The application fee is ₹1500 for UR & OBC. Selection is by shortlisting of applications and interview before the Selection Committee. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Pay: Level-13 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.123100-215900) for both posts
Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
Place: Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India
NIOS Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. NIOS/RC/05/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Age is counted as on closing date for submission of online application.
Age relaxation for all posts: General As per Govt. of India rules; maximum age on the crucial date not to exceed 56 years after relaxation.
Who Can Apply for NIOS Recruitment 2026?
Other conditions:
Valid personal email ID required, to be kept active during the recruitment
OBC candidates belonging to the 'Creamy Layer' are not entitled to OBC concession
Desirable:
Joint Director (Capacity Building Cell): working knowledge of Computer Operations; experience of serving in Open Learning/Distance Education Institution; Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Education/Distance Education
Who Cannot Apply for NIOS Recruitment 2026
Candidates who have not acquired or will not acquire the educational qualification by the closing date need not apply
How Will NIOS Select Candidates?
Shortlisting of applications
Interview before the Selection Committee
NIOS may restrict the number of candidates called for interview through shortlisting on well-defined criteria
Candidates are shortlisted for interview on the information they provide
A Screening Committee may be constituted to fix criteria for shortlisting
Working candidates must bring No Objection/Cadre Clearance, with Vigilance Clearance and Integrity certified by the current employer, at the time of interview
Documents to Enclose
Certificates for educational qualifications, date of birth and experience
No objection certificate from present employer, if working
Scanned signature and passport size photograph
Disability certificate for PwD candidates claiming fee exemption
Gazette Notification/Government order equating pay scale, for applicants from State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Organization/Universities where pay scales are not identical to Central Government
Attested translation of certificates in a language other than English or Hindi
How to Apply for NIOS Recruitment 2026 Online
Submit the application online only at www.nios.ac.in or www.recruitment.nios.ac.in.
Pay the application fee online through the prescribed link in the online application.
Upload copies of certificates for qualification, date of birth and experience, no objection certificate (if working), scanned signature and passport size photograph.
Take a print out of the successfully submitted online application.
Send the print out with all uploaded documents by Speed Post to the Deputy Director (Admn.), Recruitment Section, NIOS, within seven days of submission.
Write 'Application for the post of ______' on the envelope.
Apply on or before 9 December 2026.
Other Points to Note
No modifications are allowed after the online application is submitted
Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances
All correspondence will be by email
Amendments to the advertisement will be given on the NIOS website only
For difficulty in submitting the online application, email [email protected]
NIOS Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of National Institute of Open Schooling, Advertisement No. NIOS/RC/05/2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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