The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, has invited candidates for Assistant Professor positions on a contractual basis. A total of 8 posts are on offer across Applied Psychology, English, Public Administration and Social Work departments, to be filled through a walk-in interview to meet the institute's immediate academic requirements.
RGNIYD Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Professor Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026RGNIYD/ADMIN/ESST/SEP-2026/001
Total Vacancies
8
Last Date
—
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 05 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Walk-in05 Oct
- Walk-in Held05 Oct
About RGNIYD Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
- Advertisement No.
- RGNIYD/ADMIN/ESST/SEP-2026/001
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (Applied Psychology), Assistant Professor (English) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC/CSIR or similar UGC-accredited test, or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018
- Tenure
- 11 months or one academic session 2026-27, whichever is earlier, subject to extension or curtailment based on requirements and performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (Applied Psychology)
2
Assistant Professor (English)
3
Assistant Professor (Public Administration)
2
Assistant Professor (Social Work)
1
Total8
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Applied Psychology) | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (English) | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Public Administration) | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Social Work) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 8 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Assistant Professor (Applied Psychology)2 posts
- Qualification
- Master's degree with 55% marks in a relevant/allied subject; NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018
- Area of Specialisation
- Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology & Counselling Psychology
Assistant Professor (English)3 posts
- Qualification
- Master's degree with 55% marks in a relevant/allied subject; NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018
- Area of Specialisation
- Modern British and American Literature, Indian literature
Assistant Professor (Public Administration)2 posts
- Qualification
- Master's degree with 55% marks in a relevant/allied subject; NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018
- Area of Specialisation
- Public Administration
Application Fee
General / OBC / SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Certificate Verification
Candidates are allowed to attend the interview subject to certificate verification and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
- 2Walk-in Interview
Held in physical mode only at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur on 05 October 2026 from 10:30 AM onwards.
Salary Structure
Rs. 52,000 per month (consolidated), subject to applicable taxes. No other allowances admissible.
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the Institute website rgniyd.gov.in
- 2Fill in the application form and attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates and testimonials
- 3Report to the walk-in interview venue with the duly filled form and one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
- 4Produce all original documents and certificates at the time of the walk-in interview for verification
- 5Complete registration and certificate verification between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM on the interview date
Reporting Venue
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Bangalore to Chennai Highway, Sriperumbudur - 602 105, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu
Reporting time: 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM (registration and certificate verification); interview from 10:30 AM onwards
Candidates must download the prescribed application form from the Institute website and submit the duly filled form along with self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates and testimonials at the time of the walk-in interview. Original documents must be produced for verification. Registration and certificate verification take place from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM on 05 October 2026 and the interview begins at 10:30 AM. Candidates arriving on or after 09:30 AM will not be permitted for registration or interview. The interview is held in physical mode only and no request for an online interview or a change of venue will be entertained. Applications must not be sent to the Institute by post or email.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly filled prescribed application form
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•Testimonials
•Original documents and certificates for verification
•ID proof
•Category certificate (if applicable)
•Recent passport-size photographs
Important Details
- Engagement is purely temporary for 11 months or one academic session 2026-27, whichever is earlier, and carries no right to a permanent position or to regular recruitment.
- The number of posts is tentative and the Institute may increase or decrease it.
- Short-listing or screening criteria may be set higher than the minimum advertised.
- Candidates with a good academic record are required; applications not meeting the minimum eligibility are summarily rejected.
- The walk-in interview is held in physical mode only and no request for an online interview or a change of venue will be entertained.
- No TA/DA is paid and no accommodation is provided on the Institute campus, though a few selected candidates assigned Assistant Warden duties for the Boys/Girls Hostel may be given rent-free hostel accommodation.
- A relieving order from the present or last employer must be submitted at the time of joining, wherever applicable.
- Selected faculty found engaged in any other employment or professional engagement, including posting educational content on social media, are liable to immediate termination.
- Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Women and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
Terms of Engagement
- Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 52,000 per month, subject to applicable taxes; no other allowances are admissible.
- Engagement is purely on temporary basis for 11 months or one academic session 2026-27, whichever is earlier, subject to extension or curtailment based on requirements and performance.
- Selection against these contractual positions does not confer any right or eligibility for regular recruitment in any future process.
- Other terms and conditions are governed by the Statutes, Ordinances, rules, regulations and norms of RGNIYD as amended from time to time.
Ph.D. Exemption from NET/SLET/SET
Candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to 11 July 2009 are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement provided the Ph.D. degree was awarded, the thesis was evaluated by at least two external examiners, an open viva voce was conducted, the candidate published two research papers from the Ph.D. work with at least one in a refereed journal, and the candidate made at least two presentations in conferences or seminars based on the Ph.D. work, all certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs).
Walk-in Interview Schedule
Date of advertisement
Details: 25.09.2026
Date of Walk-in-Interview
Details: 05.10.2026
Registration Time & Certificate Verification
Details: 08.30 AM to 09.30 AM
Time of Walk-in-Interview
Details: 10.30 AM onwards
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 25.09.2026 |
| Date of Walk-in-Interview | 05.10.2026 |
| Registration Time & Certificate Verification | 08.30 AM to 09.30 AM |
| Time of Walk-in-Interview | 10.30 AM onwards |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate with a Ph.D. apply without NET/SLET/SET?
Yes. A Ph.D. awarded in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2018 is accepted in place of NET/SLET/SET, and a Ph.D. from a top 500 ranked university under QS, THE or ARWU is also accepted.
Will the interview be conducted online or at another venue?
No. The walk-in interview is conducted through physical mode only at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, and requests for an online interview or a change of venue will not be entertained.
Will travel expenses or accommodation be provided?
No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview and no accommodation is provided on the Institute campus. A few selected candidates who are required to perform Assistant Warden duties for the Boys or Girls Hostel may be given rent-free hostel accommodation.
What happens if a candidate reports after the registration window closes?
Registration and certificate verification are held from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM on the interview date. Candidates who arrive on or after 09:30 AM will not be permitted for registration or the interview.
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