NIOS Director Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), an autonomous institution functioning under the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute operates as the largest open schooling system in the world and serves learners across the country through thousands of study centres. Through the NIOS Director Recruitment 2026, the institute has invited applications from eligible candidates for Group ‘A’ level positions in senior administrative and academic roles.
The objective of NIOS Director Recruitment 2026 is to appoint qualified professionals for leadership positions responsible for managing key academic and operational functions of the institution. The recruitment includes the posts of Director (Evaluation) and Director (Student Support Services). Both posts fall under Level-13 of the pay matrix as per the Seventh Central Pay Commission. These positions are important for ensuring effective academic evaluation processes and learner support systems within the open schooling framework.
Under NIOS Director Recruitment 2026, candidates will be selected through direct recruitment as mentioned in the notification. The Director (Evaluation) will be responsible for activities related to public examinations, evaluation systems, examination reforms, and improvement of examination processes. The position also involves responsibilities associated with confidential examination work such as paper setting, confidential printing of examination papers, and internal assessment procedures.
Similarly, the Director (Student Support Services) under NIOS Director Recruitment 2026 will handle responsibilities associated with learner support systems, educational administration, and coordination of educational services. The post requires experience in management and administration within educational institutions, including training of teachers and management of institutional systems.
NIOS Director Recruitment 2026 requires candidates to possess a Master’s degree with specified marks and relevant experience in educational administration, examination management, or related fields. Applicants must also have experience at senior levels in pay scales specified under the pay matrix as mentioned in the recruitment notification.
Applications for NIOS Director Recruitment 2026 are required to be submitted online through the official website of the National Institute of Open Schooling. Candidates must upload all required documents during the online application process and ensure that the application form is submitted within the prescribed period from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Applicants should carefully review the eligibility conditions, required experience, and other requirements before submitting their applications under NIOS Director Recruitment 2026. Only applications submitted through the official online recruitment portal will be accepted for consideration.
NIOS Director Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Open Schooling |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Recruitment Name | NIOS Director Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Director (Evaluation), Director (Student Support Services) |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Reference | NIOS/RC/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News |
Vacancy Details
| Post | No. of Posts | Reservation Category |
|---|---|---|
| Director (Evaluation) | 01 | OBC |
| Director (Student Support Services) | 01 | UR |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Director (Evaluation) | At least a second-class master’s degree with 55% marks or a B+. Ten years regular service in Level-11 of the pay matrix or five years regular service in Level-12 of the pay matrix in fields related to examination management, educational administration, or production of self-learning materials |
| Director (Student Support Services) | At least a second-class master’s degree with 55% marks or a B+. Ten years regular service in Level-11 of the pay matrix or five years regular service in Level-12 of the pay matrix in fields related to examination systems, educational administration, or learner support systems |
Desirable qualifications include:
Doctorate Degree or equivalent published research work of high standard, outstanding academic contribution in distance education, qualification in management or teaching or education, and experience in an open learning or distance education institution.
Age Limit: Please check age using the AGE CALCULATOR
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Preferably below 52 years |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Director (Evaluation) | Level 13 | ₹123100 – ₹215900 |
| Director (Student Support Services) | Level 13 | ₹123100 – ₹215900 |
Application Process
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official website of NIOS |
| Step 2 | Fill the online application form through the recruitment portal |
| Step 3 | Upload scanned copies of required documents including certificates and photograph |
| Step 4 | Submit the online application and retain a printout |
| Step 5 | Send the printed application form along with documents by Speed Post to the Recruitment Section, National Institute of Open Schooling, A-24-25 Institutional Area, Sector-62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201309 within seven days of online submission |
Documents Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification Certificates | Required |
| Date of Birth Certificate | Required |
| Experience Certificates | Required |
| No Objection Certificate (if employed) | Required |
| Passport-Size Photograph | Required |
| Scanned Signature | Required |
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted through online mode only on the official NIOS website.
- Offline applications will not be accepted.
- Candidates must send the printed copy of the submitted online application along with supporting documents within seven days of online submission.
- Applications without the prescribed application fee will not be entertained.
- The application fee is ₹1500 for UR and OBC candidates and ₹750 for EWS, SC, and ST candidates.
- Persons with disabilities with at least 40 percent disability are exempted from the application fee subject to submission of a disability certificate.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- NIOS reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.