Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) is holding walk-in interviews to engage staff on contract for four positions at its Sriperumbudur headquarters and its Regional Centre at Chandigarh. Adding the post-wise figures gives 11 posts; the notice prints no total. Pay runs from Rs 4,000 per visit to Rs 40,000 a month. The walk-in dates are 17 November 2026, 26 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
RGNIYD says the work is purely temporary and contractual, so selection does not give any claim to regular or permanent employment at the Institute. Candidates attend the interview with a filled application form and their original documents, on the date set for the post. The notice also says that attending, or meeting the minimum eligibility, gives no right to selection.
Official notice (PDF): RGNIYD walk-in advertisement RGNIYD/ADMIN/ESST/SEP -2026/002
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu |
| Under | Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India |
| Advertisement number | RGNIYD/ADMIN/ESST/SEP -2026/002 |
| Notice date | 24 October 2026 |
| Positions | Training Associate (On Contract), Junior Assistant (On Contract), Part Time Medical Officer (Female), Consultant (Finance and Administration) |
| Total posts | 11, by adding the post-wise figures (5 + 4 + 1 + 1) |
| Pay | Rs 4,000 per visit to Rs 40,000 a month, depending on the post |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
Important dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 24 October 2026 |
| Walk-in: Training Associate (On Contract), RC Chandigarh | 17 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: Consultant (Finance and Administration) | 17 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: Junior Assistant (On Contract) | 26 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: Training Associate (On Contract), Headquarters | 27 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: Part Time Medical Officer (Female) | 27 November 2026 |
| Registration and certificate verification | 08.30 AM to 09.30 AM |
| Walk-in interview | 10.30 AM onwards |
Post-wise vacancies, pay and place
| Post | Posts | Place | Pay | Walk-in date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training Associate (On Contract) | 5 | Sriperumbudur 3 (walk-in on 27 November 2026); RC Chandigarh 2 (walk-in on 17 November 2026) | Rs 40,000 per month | 27 November 2026 and 17 November 2026, by centre |
| Junior Assistant (On Contract) | 4 | The notice gives no place for this post | Rs 35,000 per month | 26 November 2026 |
| Part Time Medical Officer (Female) | 1 | Sriperumbudur | Female Doctor (MBBS): Rs 4,000 per visit; Female Doctor (MD/MS): Rs 5,000 per visit | 27 November 2026 |
| Consultant (Finance and Administration) | 1 | Regional Centre Chandigarh | Equivalent to last pay drawn minus pension | 17 November 2026 |
The Medical Officer's per-visit fee carries conveyance: Rs 500 per visit if the doctor's residence is within 5 KMS of the institute, and Rs 1,000 beyond 5 KMS. Visiting days for the Female Doctor are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between 04.00 PM and 06.00 PM. The notice gives the Medical Officer and Consultant appointments a period of 11 months.
Eligibility
| Post | Qualification | Experience | Desirable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Associate (On Contract) | Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences with a minimum of 55% marks | Minimum 2 years of experience in Training or Teaching in reputed Institutions / Organisations | Preference to candidates with a specialization in Youth Development |
| Junior Assistant (On Contract) | Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University (or) Institute (or) College with a minimum of 55% marks | Minimum of 1 year of experience in Administration / Academic / Examination Sections in Central Government Educational Institutions / Central Universities | Not stated |
| Part Time Medical Officer (Female) | MBBS, DGO (Medical Council of India recognized) | Minimum 2 years after completion of the required qualification | Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery (MS) |
| Consultant (Finance and Administration) | Minimum a Graduate in any discipline | Should have retired in minimum Pay Level 10 / 09 / 08 (Grade Pay 5400/4800 as per 06 CPC) from a Govt. of India Institute, University, State University or Departments of State and Central Government, with experience in General Administration, Finance and Accounts, Legal Matters, Establishment, etc. | Conversant with working knowledge in computer |
The candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications, experience and age criteria.
Additional requirements for Training Associate
- Proficiency in working with e-Office systems and standard computer applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Working knowledge of English and Hindi (reading, writing and speaking), along with proficiency in any other language.
- Familiarity with local and regional languages.
- Willingness to serve at Regional Centres as required.
- Readiness to travel to various centres across the country.
- Ability to conduct training programmes at national level.
- Experience in preparing training proposals, including budgeting.
- Competence in drafting comprehensive training reports.
Additional requirements for Junior Assistant
- Hands-on experience with the e-Office system.
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
- Working knowledge of Central Government rules and regulations (CCS/CCA), UGC norms, and related administrative procedures.
Age limit
| Post | Upper age limit | Age counted as on |
|---|---|---|
| Training Associate (On Contract) | 45 years | The last date of submission of the application form |
| Junior Assistant (On Contract) | 35 years | The last date of submission of the application form |
| Part Time Medical Officer (Female) | 55 years | 23rd March 2023, as printed in the notice |
| Consultant (Finance and Administration) | 64 years | 12th August 2025, as printed in the notice |
Selection process
Recruitment is through walk-in interview. Candidates go through certificate and document verification and then the interview, as per the procedure prescribed by the Institute. The Institute reserves the right to adopt a screening or shortlisting procedure depending on how many candidates appear, and to shortlist on higher qualifications, relevant experience and other criteria it considers appropriate. The decision of the Screening Committee, Selection Committee and Competent Authority is final.
How to apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the Institute's official website, www.rgniyd.gov.in, and fill it in. Only applications in the prescribed format are accepted.
- Go to the venue on the walk-in date set for your post.
- Report between 08.30 AM and 09.30 AM for registration and certificate verification. The interview starts at 10.30 AM onwards.
- Carry the filled application form, original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
Venues
| Venue | Address |
|---|---|
| RGNIYD Headquarters | Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Bangalore to Chennai Highway, Sriperumbudur - 602 105, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu |
| Regional Centre | RGNIYD Regional Centre, Sector 12, Chandigarh - 160 012 |
Documents to carry
- Duly filled prescribed application form.
- Recent passport-size photographs (2 nos).
- Original certificates and testimonials for verification.
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all certificates and testimonials.
- Proof of date of birth.
- Proof of educational qualifications and marks/grades.
- Experience certificates clearly indicating the duration and nature of experience.
- Category certificate, wherever applicable.
- Valid Government-issued photo identity proof.
- Any other document supporting the qualifications, experience or additional credentials claimed in the application.
Points to check before applying
- The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased depending upon institutional requirements. RGNIYD may also decide not to fill any or all of the advertised positions.
- Registration may close after the prescribed reporting time, and candidates are advised to report within it.
- Applications without the prescribed documents may be rejected. At certificate verification, candidates found not eligible are summarily rejected and are not permitted to appear for the interview.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the walk-in interview, and the Institute provides no accommodation.
- Requests for online interviews or a change of venue will not be entertained.
- The engagement is initially for 11 months. It may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and the Institute's requirements, but the extension is not automatic and is at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
- The Junior Assistant engagement is under an MoA with CAES. Its tenure is tied to the MoA and ends automatically when the MoA expires, is revoked or is terminated early, whichever is earlier.
- Selected contractual employees may not take up secondary employment, including online employment or other paid activities, without the Institute's prior approval.
- False information or documents lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of engagement, and canvassing or bringing political or other influence leads to disqualification.
- Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Women and Minority communities are encouraged to attend.
- Updates, amendments and corrigenda, if any, are published on the official RGNIYD website.
Frequently Asked Questions
On which dates are the RGNIYD walk-in interviews held?
Training Associate at the Chandigarh Regional Centre and Consultant (Finance and Administration) on 17 November 2026; Junior Assistant on 26 November 2026; Training Associate at Headquarters and Part Time Medical Officer (Female) on 27 November 2026.
How many posts does the RGNIYD notice cover?
Adding the post-wise figures gives 11: Training Associate 5 (Sriperumbudur 3, RC Chandigarh 2), Junior Assistant 4, Part Time Medical Officer (Female) 1 and Consultant (Finance and Administration) 1.
What is the pay for the RGNIYD posts?
Training Associate gets Rs 40,000 per month and Junior Assistant Rs 35,000 per month. The Medical Officer gets Rs 4,000 per visit (MBBS) or Rs 5,000 per visit (MD/MS). The Consultant gets the equivalent of last pay drawn minus pension.
What is the age limit for the RGNIYD walk-in posts?
The upper age limit is 45 years for Training Associate, 35 years for Junior Assistant, 55 years for Part Time Medical Officer (Female) and 64 years for Consultant (Finance and Administration).
What qualification does a Junior Assistant need?
Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University, Institute or College with a minimum of 55% marks, plus a minimum of 1 year of experience in Administration, Academic or Examination Sections in Central Government Educational Institutions or Central Universities.
What time should candidates reach the venue?
Registration and certificate verification run from 08.30 AM to 09.30 AM, and the walk-in interview starts at 10.30 AM onwards.
How long is the contract?
The engagement is initially for 11 months and may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and the Institute's requirements; the extension is not automatic.