NHRC Recruitment 2026 For 39 Joint Directors, Assistant Registrars, Drivers & Various Posts
March 9, 2026
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has released Deputation Vacancy Notice No. 03/2026 to fill approximately 39 posts on deputation or transfer basis. The vacancies include Joint Director, Assistant Registrar, Under Secretary, Senior Research Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Personal Assistant, Programmer Assistant, and Staff Car Driver. Eligible candidates from Central Government, State Governments, UT administrations, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and recognized universities can apply. Qualifications range from Master’s degree, bachelor’s degree, engineering background, to 10th pass with driving license depending on the post. Selection will be based on service records, APARs, eligibility verification, and possible interview without a written examination. Interested candidates must apply through proper channel before the closing date.
Joint Director, Assistant Registrar, Under Secretary, Senior Research Officer, Principal Private Secretary, Research Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Personal Assistant, Senior Research Assistant, Programmer Assistant, Data Accountant, Staff Car Driver, Despatch Rider
Education
Master’s Degree in Law/Social Sciences/Statistics, Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering/Computer Science qualifications, or 10th pass with driving license depending on the post
Total Vacancies
39 (Approx.)
Apply Mode
Offline (Through Proper Channel – Deputation)
Job Location
New Delhi
Last Date To Apply
03 April 2026 (Approx.)
NHRC Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Joint Director (Research)
1
Master’s Degree in Law/Social Science/Statistics with research experience
Assistant Registrar
5
Bachelor’s Degree with relevant administrative experience
Under Secretary
2
Bachelor’s Degree with relevant government service experience
Senior Research Officer
2
Master’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences
Principal Private Secretary
1
Bachelor’s Degree with stenography and administrative experience
Research Officer
1
Master’s Degree in relevant discipline
Assistant Section Officer
8
Bachelor’s Degree
Personal Assistant
1
Graduate with stenography skills
Senior Research Assistant
1
Graduate/Postgraduate in relevant discipline
Programmer Assistant
1
Master’s Degree in Statistics/Maths/Economics or Engineering/CS
Data Accountant
1
Bachelor’s Degree with accounting experience
Staff Car Driver (Grade I, II & Ordinary Grade)
5
10th Pass with valid driving license and experience
Despatch Rider
1
10th Pass with driving license and experience
Salary
Joint Director: Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200)
Assistant Registrar / Under Secretary / Senior Research Officer: Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700)
Research Officer: Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500)
Personal Assistant / Senior Research Assistant: Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400)
Programmer Assistant / Data Accountant: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400)
Staff Car Driver: Level-2 to Level-5 (Rs. 19,900 – 92,300 depending on grade)
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 56 years as on the closing date of application
No age relaxation applicable as recruitment is for serving government officers on deputation
Application Fee
No application fee mentioned in the notification
Selection Process
Screening of applications and service records
Verification of APARs and vigilance clearance
Interview (if required)
Medical fitness test for driver posts
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application format from the NHRC official website.
Fill the application form with complete service and personal details.
Attach required documents including last five years APARs, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and other service records.
Forward the application through the parent department/authority.
Send the completed application form to the Under Secretary (Estt.), National Human Rights Commission, Manav Adhikar Bhawan, ‘C’ Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023.
Ensure the application reaches before the deadline through proper channel.