NID Assam Jobs 2026 has officially opened for graduate candidates seeking administrative roles at a premier central government design institution, with the National Institute of Design (NID), Assam, Jorhat releasing its latest Group-C administrative recruitment notification on April 10, 2026 under Advertisement Notice No. NIDJ/2025-26/Admin./Rectt./100/014. The notification covers three vacancies across two posts — Senior Assistant and Assistant both requiring a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university as the minimum essential qualification. The last date to apply online is May 10, 2026, making this a narrow but accessible window for candidates from Assam and across India looking for stable central-government-linked employment in the Northeast.
Quick Snapshot — NID Assam Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute of Design (NID), Assam, Jorhat |
| Recruitment Notice No. | NIDJ/2025-26/Admin./Rectt./100/014 |
| Notification Date | April 10, 2026 |
| Posts | Senior Assistant, Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 03 (Group-C Administrative) |
| Application Mode | Online — Samarth Portal |
| Application Start Date | April 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 10, 2026 |
| Fee — General/OBC | ₹500 |
| Fee — SC/ST/EWS | ₹250 |
| Official Careers Page | nidj.ac.in/careers/ |
| Application Portal | nidjrec.samarth.edu.in |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details — Senior Assistant and Assistant
NID Assam has advertised two distinct administrative posts under this notification, with a combined total of three vacancies:
Post 1 — Senior Assistant:
- Number of Vacancies: 02
- Pay Level: Level 5 on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix — ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month
- Approximate Gross Monthly Salary: ₹52,000
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years as on the last date of online application — May 10, 2026
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution
Post 2 — Assistant:
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Pay Level: Not publicly disclosed at the Level-specific rate — reports suggest placement at a pay level below Senior Assistant within the 7th CPC matrix
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years as on the last date of online application
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution with good academic record
Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen) applies per Central Government rules — the specific relaxation quantum for each category is not publicly disclosed in the available notification summary but follows standard Government of India norms for Group-C posts.
Eligibility at a Glance — Who Can Apply
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Education | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years as on May 10, 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian nationals as per Government of India norms |
| Experience | Not publicly disclosed as mandatory — reports suggest relevant administrative experience is desirable |
The educational requirement of a Bachelor’s degree makes both posts broadly accessible to graduates from any stream — Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering or Management. However, candidates with prior experience in administrative roles at educational institutions, government bodies, or autonomous organisations may gain a competitive advantage during the shortlisting and interview stages.
Application Fee — Category-Wise Payment
NID Assam has prescribed the following fee for online applications:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹500 |
| OBC Category | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹250 |
| Payment Gateway | Online — Samarth Portal payment gateway |
| Refundable? | Non-refundable |
Candidates must pay the fee online through the Samarth Portal’s integrated payment gateway during the application process. No offline payment modes — including demand drafts, postal orders, or cash — are accepted under this recruitment.
How to Apply for NID Assam Recruitment 2026 — Step by Step
All applications must be submitted exclusively through the Samarth Portal at nidjrec.samarth.edu.in. The complete application process runs as follows:
- Visit the NID Assam careers page at nidj.ac.in/careers/ or go directly to the Samarth Portal at nidjrec.samarth.edu.in
- Click on “Online Application Form” for the relevant administrative post
- New users must register by providing a valid email ID and active mobile number — existing Samarth users can log in with existing credentials
- Fill in all required personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience in the online form
- Upload self-attested scanned copies of all required supporting documents in the prescribed format and file size
- Proceed to payment — pay the applicable application fee online through the Samarth Portal payment gateway
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission — corrections after submission may not be possible
- After successful submission, download and save a copy of the filled application form and the payment receipt for future reference
Reports suggest the portal experiences high traffic in the final days before the deadline. Candidates should complete the process well before May 10, 2026 to avoid last-minute technical disruptions.
Documents Required for Upload
Candidates must keep the following documents ready in scanned format before starting the application process:
- Educational Certificates: Bachelor’s degree marksheets and passing certificate
- Date of Birth Proof: Class 10 certificate or birth certificate
- Category Certificate: SC, ST, OBC, or EWS certificate issued by a competent authority (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate: From previous or current employer confirming administrative work experience (if applicable)
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, or passport
- Photograph: Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format
- Signature: Scanned signature in the prescribed format
Not publicly disclosed is the exact file size limit and accepted file formats for each document upload — candidates should check the Samarth Portal’s upload specifications while filling out the form.
Selection Process — What Comes After Application
The selection methodology for NID Assam Group-C Administrative Posts 2026 follows a standard multi-stage process:
- Application Screening: All submitted applications undergo initial scrutiny to verify eligibility against stated criteria
- Shortlisting: Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on academic performance, experience, and other declared parameters
- Skill Test / Written Test: Reports suggest a skill or written test may form part of the evaluation — not publicly disclosed in the current summary but commonly used for administrative post recruitment at NID institutions
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear before NID Assam’s selection committee for a formal interview
- Document Verification: Final verification of all submitted documents before the appointment offer
Not publicly disclosed are the exact date, venue, and syllabus for any written or skill test — NID Assam will communicate these details separately to shortlisted candidates through their registered email IDs.
About NID Assam — Institutional Background
The National Institute of Design, Assam is a centrally funded autonomous institution under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, located at Jorhat, Assam. NID Assam is one of the newer campuses in the expanding NID network across India, established to bring world-class design education and research to the Northeast region. The institute’s campus and administrative structure operate under the broader NID framework, sharing recruitment and governance norms with other NID institutions established under the National Institute of Design Act, 2014.
Administrative staff at NID Assam work within a central government-equivalent service structure, with benefits including 7th CPC pay scales, structured leave entitlements, and career progression opportunities within the institution’s growing administrative apparatus.
| Helpline / Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | nidj.ac.in |
| Careers Page | nidj.ac.in/careers/ |
| Application Portal | nidjrec.samarth.edu.in |
| Helpline Phone | 0376-2310108 (Working days, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) |
| NCS Portal Listing | Published on National Career Services Portal |
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