Eligibility criteria for Project Assistant under joint NAAC–Commonwealth of Learning (COL) project at NAAC Bengaluru:
• Educational Qualification: Master's Degree with 2 years of relevant research experience, OR Ph.D. degree (preferably in Higher Education, Education, Educational Technology, Social Sciences, or related fields).
• Skills: Competence in literature review, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, report drafting, MS Office suite, workshop coordination, and project scheduling.
• Desirable: Prior field survey experience and academic research publications in online education and quality assurance.
• Tenure: Approximately 10 months purely on contractual terms.
Contractual / RegularSep. 2, 2026
NAAC Bengaluru Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Project Assistant Post (NAAC-COL Project)
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Sep. 2, 2026Project Assistant (Contract Basis)
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹40K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 40 years as on 2026-09-09
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 2, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 2, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 9, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window2 – 9 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates should preferably be under 40 years of age as on the application deadline (09 September 2026).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Submission by Post and/or Email to [email protected] (by 09.09.2026, 5:00 PM)
OnlineQualifying Only
Screening of Qualifications, Research Experience, and Publications
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal Interview (In-person at NAAC Bengaluru / Virtual)
OfflineMerit Scored
The selection pipeline follows an academic credential and research evaluation process:
1. Application Submission: Eligible candidates submit a signed application form along with biodata by post to the Administrative Officer, NAAC, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru - 560072 or email scanned copies to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on 09 September 2026.
2. Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Candidates are screened based on their Master's/Ph.D. research track record, data analysis capabilities, and publication history in higher education QA.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview before the NAAC-COL Selection Committee.
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Situated at NAAC Headquarters in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru (an autonomous UGC institution), the project 'Transforming Indian Higher Education through Online Learning: Capacity Building for Improving Quality Assurance Systems' is a collaborative initiative with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Vancouver, Canada. The Project Assistant coordinates with national higher education leaders, designs QA benchmarking rubrics for online degree/diploma programs, organizes consultative workshops with UGC, IGNOU, and central universities, analyzes institutional survey data, and drafts national QA handbooks. The environment is academically rigorous and policy-centric.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at NAAC, P.B. No. 1075, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560072. The position is purely contractual for approximately 10 months.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Temporary project role without provision for regularization or absorption into NAAC permanent cadre. However, direct involvement in an international NAAC-COL national policy project offers immense prestige, opening senior research, academic consulting, and faculty opportunities across UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and premier universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Tight Application Window (09 September 2026, 5:00 PM): Applications sent by post or email must be received strictly by 5:00 PM on 09.09.2026.
- Dual Submission Route: Candidates should email scanned signed copies of the form and biodata to [email protected] to avoid any postal transit delays.
- Exemption for Prior Applicants: Applicants who already applied under Advt dated 19-08-2026 need not apply again.
- No Regular Claim: The appointment is purely contractual for 10 months with no claim for permanent employment at NAAC.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Project Assistant (Unreserved / Open)1
Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹40,000/- throughout the 10-month contract period.
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹40,000/- per month based on qualifications and experience under the international collaborative project between NAAC and COL Canada.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
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Application Procedure
Eligible candidates should submit their signed application form along with biodata by post to the Administrative Officer, NAAC, ensuring it reaches before 5:00 PM on 09 September 2026. The envelope must clearly mention 'the post applied for'.
Additionally, a scanned copy of the signed, filled-in application and biodata must be sent via email to [email protected] on or before the same deadline. Candidates who previously applied for Advertisement No. NAAC/Admin/Proj. Asst./2026 dated 19-08-2026 are not required to re-apply.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is charged for applying or appearing in the interview.
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Sep 2, 2026
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Starts
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Deadline
Sep 9, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window2 – 9 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Submission by Post and/or Email to [email protected] (by 09.09.2026, 5:00 PM)
OnlineQualifying Only
Screening of Qualifications, Research Experience, and Publications
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal Interview (In-person at NAAC Bengaluru / Virtual)
OfflineMerit Scored
The selection pipeline follows an academic credential and research evaluation process:
1. Application Submission: Eligible candidates submit a signed application form along with biodata by post to the Administrative Officer, NAAC, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru - 560072 or email scanned copies to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on 09 September 2026.
2. Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Candidates are screened based on their Master's/Ph.D. research track record, data analysis capabilities, and publication history in higher education QA.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview before the NAAC-COL Selection Committee.
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