RGNIYD Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Professor on Contract in Applied Psychology, English, Public Administration and Social Work. Salary ₹52,000. Walk-in interview on 5 October 2026.

Date Posted: 3rd October 2026

Organization: Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur

RGNIYD Recruitment 2026 – Job Highlights

About RGNIYD

The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) is located at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. According to the supplied recruitment information, RGNIYD is an Institution of National Importance established under Act of Parliament No. 35/2012 under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.

The institute was initially established in 1993 under the Societies Registration Act, XXVII of 1975.

RGNIYD serves as a youth observatory and repository on youth-related issues and maintains a network with organizations working for the welfare and development of young people.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for Assistant Professor (On Contract) positions in the following departments:

• Applied Psychology
• English
• Public Administration
• Social Work

The supplied recruitment information does not specify the individual number of vacancies for each department.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Master’s Degree

Candidates should possess:

• A Master’s degree with 55% marks, or
• An equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed.

The Master’s degree should be in a relevant/allied subject from:

• An Indian University, or
• An equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

NET / SLET / SET Requirement

In addition to the Master’s qualification, candidates should have cleared:

• UGC NET, or
• CSIR NET, or
• A similar test accredited by UGC, such as SLET/SET.

Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the applicable UGC regulations may be exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement.

Ph.D. Exemption

For candidates registered for a Ph.D. programme before 11 July 2009, exemption from NET/SLET/SET is subject to the specified conditions.

The requirements include:

1. The candidate must have been awarded the Ph.D. degree.
2. The Ph.D. thesis must have been evaluated by at least two external examiners.
3. An open Ph.D. viva voce must have been conducted.
4. The candidate must have published two research papers from the Ph.D. work, with at least one in a refereed journal.
5. The candidate must have made at least two presentations at conferences/seminars based on the Ph.D. work.
6. Conditions (a) to (e) must be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs).

Foreign Ph.D.

The notification also specifies eligibility for candidates holding a Ph.D. from a university/institution ranked among the top 500 in World University Rankings at any time by:

• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
• Times Higher Education (THE)
• Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Salary / Remuneration

Selected candidates will receive:

₹52,000 per month

This is a consolidated remuneration.

The notification states that the amount is subject to applicable taxes and that no other allowances shall be admissible.

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted through a walk-in interview.

Walk-in Schedule

Candidates arriving at or after 9:30 AM will not be permitted for registration/interview.

Therefore, candidates should plan to reach the venue well before the registration deadline.

Documents Required

Candidates should bring:

• Duly filled prescribed application form
• Self-attested copies of educational certificates
• Self-attested experience certificates, wherever applicable
• Other supporting documents
• Original certificates/documents for verification

Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.

Certificate verification and eligibility assessment will determine whether the candidate is permitted to attend the interview.

Important Application Instructions

Candidates should note the following:

• The prescribed application form must be completed and submitted at the time of the walk-in interview.
• Incomplete applications without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
• Original certificates/documents must be produced for verification.
• Candidates will be allowed to attend the interview subject to certificate verification and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
• Candidates should not send hard copies of the application or application-related documents by post or email to the institute.

Walk-in Interview Details

Date: 5 October 2026
Registration & Certificate Verification: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Interview: 10:30 AM onwards

Candidates are specifically advised to complete registration within the stipulated time.

Official Website

RGNIYD Official Website

Important Dates

How to Apply

There is no online, postal or email submission specified for this recruitment.

Eligible candidates should:

1. Download/complete the prescribed application form.
2. Fill in all required details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates.
4. Bring the completed application and documents to the walk-in interview.
5. Produce original certificates for verification.
6. Complete registration between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM on 5 October 2026.
7. Attend the interview from 10:30 AM onwards, subject to eligibility and certificate verification.

Contact Address

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Government of India
Sriperumbudur – 602105
Tamil Nadu, India