Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
Contractual / Regular

RGNIYD Assistant Professor Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Assistant Professor

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Postgraduate282
Ph.D96
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
8
Pay Scale
Rs. 52,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per UGC / RGNIYD norms
Job Location
Tamil Nadu51Kancheepuram3+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window25 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date5 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a point scale) in a relevant/allied subject from an accredited Indian or foreign university.
  • Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or accredited SLET/SET, OR awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2018 (or Ph.D. from a top 500 QS/THE/ARWU world-ranked university).
  • Good Academic Record throughout the academic career.
  • Departmental Specializations:
    • Applied Psychology (02 posts): Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or Counselling Psychology.
    • English (03 posts): Modern British and American Literature, Indian Literature.
    • Public Administration (02 posts): Public Administration.
    • Social Work (01 post): Master of Social Work (MSW) in Community Development or Youth Development.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No upper age limit is specified in the advertisement circular; eligibility and qualifications are governed by UGC and RGNIYD norms. Standard affirmative relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Women candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Registration & Certificate Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through an offline walk-in interview at the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) campus in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu on 05.10.2026. Candidates must complete registration and certificate verification between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM. Candidates arriving on or after 09:30 AM will not be permitted for the interview. The personal interview commences from 10:30 AM onwards before the duly constituted Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentAssessment of post-graduate marks, UGC/CSIR-NET/SLET/SET qualification, and Ph.D. degree compliance with UGC Regulations 2018
Evaluation ComponentEvaluation of peer-reviewed journal papers (UGC CARE / Scopus), conference presentations, academic projects, and prior higher education teaching record
Evaluation ComponentDemonstration of domain knowledge in the specialized subject area, pedagogical competency, communication skills, and research vision

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Academic teaching and research responsibilities at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, located along the Chennai-Bangalore highway in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Assistant Professors (on contract) handle postgraduate courses, curriculum delivery, student mentoring, research projects, field work coordination, and academic administration. Selected faculty may also be assigned rotational duties as Assistant Warden for boys/girls hostels with rent-free campus accommodation. The institute strictly prohibits any other external employment, online tutoring, or monetized social media content creation during the contractual tenure.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary contractual appointment for 11 months or one Academic Session (2026-27), whichever is earlier, subject to performance evaluation and institutional requirements. Does not confer any right, claim, or preference for regularization or absorption into regular faculty posts.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed-term contractual faculty position with no direct promotion hierarchy. However, teaching and research experience at an Institute of National Importance (INI) provides significant API points and credibility for subsequent regular Assistant Professor (Level 10) recruitments in central universities, IITs, IIMs, and national institutes across India.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Registration Cutoff: Registration and document verification close strictly at 09:30 AM on 05.10.2026; candidates arriving at or after 09:30 AM will be disqualified from attending the walk-in interview.
  • No Postal/Email Submission: Applications must NOT be sent by post or email. Candidates must physically carry the filled prescribed application form and original certificates to the RGNIYD campus in Sriperumbudur on the day of the walk-in interview.
  • Strict Exclusivity Rule: Faculty members are legally barred from engaging in any other employment, private practice, online tutoring, or social media content monetization upon joining; violation results in immediate termination without notice.
  • Relieving Order Requirement: In-service candidates must submit a formal relieving order from their present or last employer at the time of joining.
  • Physical Mode Only: No online/remote interview options or TA/DA reimbursements will be provided.

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

  • UR8
Total Vacancies8

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 52,000/- per month on contract basis without additional allowances. Engagement is for 11 months or the 2026-27 Academic Session, without right to permanent absorption.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 52,000/- per month (Rupees Fifty-Two Thousand only), subject to applicable taxes. No other allowances are admissible. Contract duration is 11 months or one Academic Session (2026-27), whichever is earlier.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official prescribed application form from the Institute website: rgniyd.gov.in.
  2. Fill out the application form completely with all educational details, research publications, NET/Ph.D. credentials, and teaching experience.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, NET/SLET certificate, Ph.D. degree, experience certificates, and valid photo ID.
  4. Do NOT send hard copies or application documents by post or email.
  5. Report in person for Walk-in-Interview on 05.10.2026 at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Bangalore to Chennai Highway, Sriperumbudur – 602 105, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu.
  6. Registration and document verification are conducted between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM. Bring original documents for physical verification. Reporting on or after 09:30 AM will lead to disqualification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to attend the walk-in interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject, along with UGC/CSIR-NET/SLET/SET qualification OR a Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with UGC Regulations 2018 (or Ph.D. from a top-500 QS/THE/ARWU world-ranked university), with a consistently good academic record.

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