Applications for the Senior Assistant (Finance & Accounts) post at National Institute of Design (NID), Assam close on 15 November 2026. The notice lists 1 post at Pay Level 6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400, with an upper age limit of 35 years. Candidates apply online on the Samarth portal. The selection process may include a written test followed by a trade test.
Official notice: Recruitment Notice NIDJ/2026-27/Admin./Rectt./105/RA/614 (PDF, 8 pages)
The Institute describes itself as an autonomous Institute under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, and it put this advertisement on its website on 14 October 2026. It covers one Group-B administrative post, and the reservation table places that single vacancy in the OBC column. The post has its own code, ADFA/26/P01. People who already applied for this post against the earlier notice NIDJ/2026-27/Admin./Rectt./105/137 dated 25 May 2026 need not apply again. The online window opened on 15 October 2026.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute of Design (NID), Assam |
| Advertisement number | NIDJ/2026-27/Admin./Rectt./105/RA/614 |
| Post | Senior Assistant (Finance & Accounts), Group-B, Administrative post |
| Post code | ADFA/26/P01 |
| Number of posts | 1 |
| Pay | Pay Level 6: Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Mode of application | Online, Samarth portal |
| Last date | 15 November 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 14 October 2026 |
| Advertisement published on the Institute website | 14 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 15 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
Post, vacancy and pay
| Post | Code | Posts | Pay | Gross monthly salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Assistant (Finance & Accounts) | ADFA/26/P01 | 1 | Pay Level 6: Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400 | Rs 74,000 per month approx. |
Reservation status
| Post | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Assistant (Finance & Accounts) | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility
| Requirement | Notice wording |
|---|---|
| Essential qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute. Proficiencies in computers and uses of utilities, software, etc. |
| Desirable experience | Relevant experience in Finance & Accounts related matters in Government / Educational Institution. |
- Only candidates fulfilling the required criteria may apply.
- Candidates employed in Government, Semi Government Organizations, Autonomous Bodies or PSU should route their applications through proper channel.
- Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with minimum 40% disability.
Age limit
The age limit is not exceeding 35 years. The notice says the age limit and the number of years of experience are reckoned as on the date of closing of the online application. The notice gives no minimum age and no relaxation figures. It says the age relaxation and reservation benefits will be given to SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWD / Ex-Servicemen candidates, wherever applicable, as per existing Central Government rules.
Application fee
| Post level | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 and below | OBC | Rs 500 |
| All Levels | PwD (Divyang) candidates | Exempted |
The fee table lists these two rows and no other category. The fee is paid online through the Samarth Portal’s payment gateway.
Selection process and interview
- Shortlisting: the Institute reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for the selection process after shortlisting.
- Written test: the Institute reserves the right to conduct multiple selection processes to select the best candidate, which may include a written test.
- Trade test: the selection processes may include a written test, followed by a trade test of proportionate weightage.
The notice gives no interview date.
How to apply
- Visit the Institute’s Careers Page: https://nidj.ac.in/careers/
- Open the direct Samarth Portal link: https://nidjnt.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login
- New users must register with a valid email ID and mobile number. Existing users can log in with their credentials.
- Enter personal details, educational qualifications and work experience as required.
- Upload self-attested scanned copies of the necessary supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee online through the Samarth Portal’s payment gateway.
- Review all details before submitting the form.
- After submission, download and save a copy of the filled application form.
For queries the notice gives the phone number 0376-2310108 (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM, working days) and the email [email protected].
Documents the notice asks for
- Self-attested scanned copies of the required supporting documents, uploaded with the online form
- Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate along with marksheets
- Relevant disability certificate as prescribed under PwD, for candidates considered under that category
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, which the notice offers as an alternative to routing the application through proper channel for candidates in the employer categories listed under Eligibility
- Experience Certificate
Points to check before applying
- The Institute reserves the right to offer appointments initially on contract.
- Candidates who applied against notice NIDJ/2026-27/Admin./Rectt./105/137 dated 25 May 2026 need not apply again.
- The fee table names only OBC (Level 7 and below) and PwD (Divyang) candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for the NID Assam Senior Assistant (Finance & Accounts) post?
Online applications close on 15 November 2026. They opened on 15 October 2026.
How many posts are advertised?
The notice advertises 1 post, code ADFA/26/P01, and the reservation table shows it under OBC.
What is the pay for the post?
The post is at Pay Level 6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400, and the notice gives a gross monthly salary of Rs 74,000 approx.
Which degree does the notice ask for?
The essential qualification is a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute, with proficiency in computers.
What is the application fee?
OBC candidates at Level 7 and below pay Rs 500. PwD (Divyang) candidates are exempted. The fee table lists no other category.
How do I apply?
Apply online on the Samarth portal at https://nidjnt.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login, using the link on the Institute’s careers page.