The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Secunderabad has issued Employment Notice No. 02/2026 for multiple vacancies at NIEPID and its regional centres. The official notice covers four regular posts to be filled through direct recruitment and one post to be filled on deputation or short term contract basis. The advertised posts are Rehabilitation Officer, Accounts Officer, Driver, Catering Assistant and Deputy Director (Administration).
This is an offline recruitment process. Candidates have to download the prescribed form, fill it carefully and send it along with the required documents and fee, wherever applicable, to the Director, NIEPID, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad. The institute has also stated that separate applications are required for each post and category.
For applicants, the key confirmed points are the total number of posts, reservation details, age limits, qualification requirements, pay level or contract remuneration, and the closing date of 11 May 2026. The notification also separates regular direct recruitment posts from the deputation or contract post, so candidates should read the post-wise conditions carefully before applying.
NIEPID Recruitment 2026 Overview
NIEPID has invited applications in the prescribed format for multiple posts under Employment Notice No. 02/2026. The notice includes regular direct recruitment vacancies and one deputation or short term contract vacancy.
The recruitment covers NIEPID, Secunderabad and its regional centres located at Navi Mumbai, Noida and Kolkata. Candidates should apply only through offline mode and must use the prescribed application format available through the official recruitment page.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment notice publication date | 27 March 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 11 May 2026 |
| Mode of submission | Offline only |
| Interview or written test date | Not yet announced |
The notification says only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the next stage. Any later change or addendum is expected to be published on the institute website only.
Post Wise Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post | Vacancy | Category | Recruitment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rehabilitation Officer | 1 | UR | Regular direct recruitment |
| 2 | Accounts Officer | 1 | UR | Regular direct recruitment |
| 3 | Driver | 1 | SC | Regular direct recruitment |
| 4 | Catering Assistant | 1 | UR | Regular direct recruitment |
| 5 | Deputy Director (Administration) | 1 | Not separately shown by category in the notice | Deputation or short term contract |
The notice therefore covers 5 posts in total, but only 4 of them are regular direct recruitment posts. Deputy Director (Administration) is a separate deputation or contract post at NIEPID, Secunderabad.
Post Wise Eligibility
| Post | Essential Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Officer | Post graduate degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Work, Sociology, Psychology or equivalent from a recognized university with DVTE (MR) or DVR (MR), plus 6 years experience in vocational training and guidance as Social Worker or in another related field of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. |
| Accounts Officer | Degree of a recognized university and at least 5 years experience as Section Officer (Audit and Accounts), Junior Accounts Officer, Civil Accounts Officer in Central Government, autonomous body or public undertaking. Desirable qualification: pass in SAS examination. |
| Driver | Pass in 10th standard or SSC or equivalent, valid HMV driving licence, knowledge of motor mechanism and minimum 3 years driving experience. Desirable: experience of driving school bus. |
| Catering Assistant | Matriculation or equivalent and 2 years catering experience in a government or non-government establishment. |
| Deputy Director (Administration) | Post graduate degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Management, Public Administration, Arts, Science or Commerce, with at least 10 years experience in personnel matters, office management, establishment work, recruitment and purchase of stores, out of which 5 years should be in a senior administrative position in a government, semi-government or corporate sector organization with knowledge of government practices and procedures. |
For the Rehabilitation Officer post, candidates should also possess valid RCI or MCI registration as on the last date of receipt of application, where applicable.
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Officer | 45 years |
| Accounts Officer | 45 years |
| Driver | 35 years |
| Catering Assistant | 30 years |
| Deputy Director (Administration) | 55 years for deputation and 56 years for contract |
The notice states that age, qualification and experience will be reckoned as on the last date for receipt of applications. Upper age relaxation for regular posts is available as per Government of India norms for eligible reserved categories and other admissible categories.
Pay Level and Salary
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Officer | Level-7 under 7th CPC |
| Accounts Officer | Level-7 under 7th CPC |
| Driver | Level-02 under 7th CPC |
| Catering Assistant | Level-02 under 7th CPC |
| Deputy Director (Administration) | For deputation: Level-12 in pay matrix under 7th CPC. For contract: consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,22,000 per month with annual increment at 3 percent. |
The notification adds that pay and allowances for regular posts will be admissible as per institute rules. For contractual appointment, only the fixed monthly consolidated remuneration will be payable and no other allowances are mentioned.
Application Fee
The application fee mentioned in the notification is Rs. 500, to be paid through a non-refundable demand draft drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Director, NIEPID, Secunderabad.
- No fee is prescribed for SC candidates.
- No fee is prescribed for ST candidates.
- No fee is prescribed for Women candidates.
- No fee is prescribed for PH category candidates.
The candidate should write their name and the post applied for on the back side of the demand draft. The notification also states that candidates applying for more than one post should submit separate application forms and fee for each post, wherever applicable.
How to Apply Offline
- Open the official NIEPID recruitment page and download the detailed notification and prescribed application form.
- Fill the application carefully for the specific post and mention the correct serial number of the post.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate, disability certificate and other relevant documents.
- Prepare the demand draft of Rs. 500 if applicable.
- Write clearly on the envelope: Application for the post of the relevant post name and mention whether it is Regular or Deputation and Contract.
- Send the completed application to the Director, NIEPID, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad - 500009 so that it reaches on or before 11 May 2026.
Applications received late, incomplete, not in the prescribed format or without proper post details are liable to be rejected.
Selection Process
The notification says that the final list of candidates called for interview or written test will be based on shortlisting by a duly constituted screening committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.
The notice further states that selection for Group A posts will be as per NIEPID and Government of India norms. For Group B and Group C posts, selection will be based on merit as per approved criteria, with interviews dispensed with in line with the applicable government instructions. The notification does not separately publish a detailed stage-wise scheme for each individual post.
Deputy Director Administration Post Terms
The Deputy Director (Administration) post is not part of the regular direct recruitment block. It is advertised on deputation or short term contract basis at NIEPID, Secunderabad.
- Age limit for deputation: 55 years
- Age limit for contract: 56 years
- For deputation, the initial period is 3 years and may be extended yearly after review as per Government of India deputation rules.
- For contract, the initial period is 3 years and may be extended yearly after review up to 5 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- The notice also separately states that with respect to this post, the tenure of the selected candidate will initially be for 2 years or until the return of the incumbent holding the post, whichever is earlier.
Because the notification includes more than one tenure-related clause for this post, applicants should follow the detailed official notice and any later clarification or addendum published by NIEPID.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- All qualifications and experience must be valid as on the last date for receipt of applications.
- All educational, professional and technical qualifications must be from recognized boards or universities.
- Relevant essential experience should be acquired after obtaining the minimum required qualification.
- Government, PSU and autonomous body employees should apply through proper channel for regular posts.
- The institute may issue addendum notifications on the website only.
- The institute reserves the right to reject applications, not fill any post or cancel the recruitment process without assigning reasons.
- Persons selected for regular posts may be posted at NIEPID headquarters or any of its regional centres as per requirement.
- Legal disputes arising from the advertisement are subject to Hyderabad jurisdiction and the High Court of Telangana.
These points matter because incomplete applications, missing documents, wrong envelope details or applications sent without required fee can be rejected without further correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NIEPID Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of offline applications is 11 May 2026.
How many posts are announced in NIEPID Recruitment 2026?
The notice covers 5 posts in total, including 4 regular direct recruitment posts and 1 deputation or short term contract post.
Which posts are included in this NIEPID recruitment notice?
The posts are Rehabilitation Officer, Accounts Officer, Driver, Catering Assistant and Deputy Director (Administration).
Is the NIEPID Recruitment 2026 application online or offline?
The application process is offline only. Candidates have to submit the prescribed form by post or other accepted physical submission route as per the notice.
What is the application fee for NIEPID Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 500 through demand draft. SC, ST, Women and PH category candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
What is the age limit for the Driver post in NIEPID Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit for the Driver post is 35 years.
What is the salary for Deputy Director (Administration) on contract?
The contract remuneration for Deputy Director (Administration) is Rs. 1,22,000 per month with annual increment at 3 percent.