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Post: Director General | Organisation: NIRD&PR, Hyderabad | Pay: Rs. 80,000/- fixed (6th CPC) | Last Date: 20th June 2026 by 05:30 PM

── About the Organisation ──

The Department of Rural Development (Training Division) functions under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Its office is located at Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi – 110001.

The National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) is a premier national-level institution headquartered in Hyderabad. It works toward capacity building, training, research, and consultancy in the areas of rural development and Panchayati Raj across the country.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one post of Director General at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad on deputation basis. The post was originally advertised in Employment News dated 10.01.2026 and the last date has since been extended. Notification reference: File No. K-15017/01/2025-Trg. Part (394946) | Advt. No. 01/2026.

── Vacancy Details ──

Post – Director General

• Organisation: National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
• Location: Hyderabad
• Total Posts: Not specifically mentioned (as per original advertisement)
• Pay: Rs. 80,000/- fixed (as per 6th CPC)
• Recruitment Mode: Deputation

── Eligibility Conditions ──

Detailed eligibility conditions are available on the official websites. Interested and eligible candidates may refer to:

• https://rural.gov.in
• https://dord.gov.in
• http://www.nird.org.in

Age Limit: As per standard deputation norms – maximum 56 years as on closing date.

── Salary / Pay Scale ──

• Pay: Rs. 80,000/- fixed as per 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

── Important Dates ──

• Original advertisement published: Employment News dated 10.01.2026
• Original closing date: 45 days from date of publication
• First extension: Till 20th April 2026
• Final Extended Last Date: 20th June 2026 (by 05:30 PM)

── Application Fee ──

Not mentioned in official notification.

── Job Responsibilities ──

• Overall leadership and administration of NIRD&PR, Hyderabad
• Directing training, research, and capacity building programmes in rural development
• Overseeing Panchayati Raj-related institutional activities and policy implementation
• Coordinating with Ministry of Rural Development and state governments
• Managing academic, administrative, and financial functions of the institute

── How to Apply ──

• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format
• Applications should be sent through the Cadre Controlling Authority to:

Deputy Secretary (Training)
Department of Rural Development
Room No. 16, (5A) 2nd Floor
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Last Date: 20th June 2026 by 05:30 PM

For complete details refer to the official websites:
https://rural.gov.in | https://dord.gov.in | http://www.nird.org.in

── Required Documents ──

• Application in prescribed format
• APARs for the last 5 years (attested copies)
• Vigilance Clearance certificate
• Integrity Certificate
• Any other documents as mentioned in the original advertisement

── Important Instructions ──

• Applications must be routed through the Cadre Controlling Authority only
• The last date has been extended twice – the final deadline is 20th June 2026 by 05:30 PM, no further extensions are expected
• All applications must be in the prescribed format as per the original advertisement
• For complete eligibility details refer to the official websites mentioned above
• This post is on deputation basis only – direct applications are not applicable

── Official Links ──

Ministry Website: https://rural.gov.in
Department Website: https://dord.gov.in
NIRD&PR Website: http://www.nird.org.in
Notification Reference: File No. K-15017/01/2025-Trg. Part (394946) | Advt. No. 01/2026
Employment News Reference: CBC 35102/11/0001/2627 | EN 9/4