NPS Trust has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 08 April 2026 for recruitment of staff on contract basis. The notification covers 15 vacancies across Executive, Senior Executive, Analyst and Senior Analyst roles in multiple departments including Exits and Withdrawals, Grievances, Social Media and Coordination, Marketing and Communications, IT and Operations, Network and Operations, Human Resources and Administration, Legal, Pension Fund Performance Monitoring, and Compliance and Audit functions. Candidates should read the official mode of application carefully. Although many listing pages use the phrase apply online, the official advertisement asks eligible candidates to submit the prescribed application form and self-attested supporting documents by email to dept-hrd@npstrust.org.in. The last date and time for submission is 29 April 2026. This is a contractual recruitment, not a regular appointment. The official notification says the initial contract period will be three years, extendable by up to two more years, one year at a time, subject to outstanding performance. It also states that selection will be through shortlisting followed by interview, and that the candidate will have no right to claim regular employment in NPS Trust.

Recruitment overview

NPS Trust has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for contractual staff positions under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The recruitment covers 15 posts across four levels: Executive, Senior Executive, Analyst and Senior Analyst.

The advertisement makes it clear that these are purely contractual posts. NPS Trust also reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, fill or not fill them, modify the requirements, or terminate the process at any stage.

ItemDetails
Recruiting bodyNational Pension System Trust
Advertisement No.04/2026
Recruitment typeContract basis
Total posts15
Application modeBy email in prescribed format
Last date29 April 2026

Important dates

The official notice gives a short application window. Candidates should prepare the form and supporting documents early so the email submission is not delayed.

EventDate
Advertisement date08 April 2026
Last date to send filled application form by email29 April 2026

The notice also states that NPS Trust reserves the right to make changes in dates. No separate interview date has been announced in the advertisement.

Vacancy breakup

The 15 vacancies are spread across ten departmental role combinations. The official table also shows reservation distribution and identifies backlog vacancies.

PostDepartmentVacancies
ExecutiveExits and Withdrawals1
ExecutiveGrievances2
ExecutiveSocial Media and Coordination1
Senior ExecutiveMarketing and Communications1
Senior ExecutiveInformation Technology and Operations1
Senior ExecutiveNetwork and Operations1
Senior ExecutiveHuman Resources and Administration1
Senior ExecutiveLegal1
AnalystPension Fund Performance Monitoring and Compliance and Audit of Pension Funds or Custodian2
Senior AnalystCompliance and Audit of Pension Funds and Custodian, Compliance and Audit of Trustee Bank, Pension Fund Performance Monitoring, Scheme Audit and Stewardship Monitoring4

As per the official vacancy table, the total reservation breakup is 12 UR and 3 OBC posts. Two of these are identified as backlog vacancies.

Post-wise eligibility summary

The official notification gives department-wise qualifications and experience requirements. A concise summary is provided below, but candidates should still read the notification carefully because each post has specific subject requirements and domain preferences.

RoleEssential qualification summaryExperience summary
Executive - Exits and WithdrawalsFull-time graduation with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPAMinimum 3 years in claims processing, review or settlement in BFSI; pension sector experience preferred
Executive - GrievancesFull-time graduation with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPAMinimum 3 years in customer service, support, quality assurance, data processing, or claims functions in BFSI, regulator or BPO; pension sector experience preferred
Executive - Social Media and CoordinationFull-time degree in BBA, marketing, mass communication, media, social media, journalism, digital marketing or related field with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPAMinimum 3 years in media coordination, social media management or related work
Senior Executive - Marketing and CommunicationsRelevant full-time bachelor degree with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPA; relevant master's degree desirableMinimum 5 years in marketing, digital marketing, corporate communications, event management or related fields
Senior Executive - IT and OperationsB.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, M.Sc in Computer Science or Information Technology, or 2-year MCA with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPAMinimum 3 years in IT operations or supervisory support role
Senior Executive - Network and OperationsB.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, M.Sc in Computer Science or Information Technology, or 2-year MCA with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPAMinimum 3 years in network support or network administration
Senior Executive - Human Resources and AdministrationMBA, master's degree, or 2-year full-time postgraduate degree or diploma in HR, personnel management and industrial relations, or equivalentMinimum 3 years post-qualification experience in HR and admin role
Senior Executive - LegalBachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university or college recognized by UGC and Bar Council of IndiaMinimum 5 years, preferably in BFSI legal matters
AnalystCA, MBA, PGDM, M.Com, CFA or FRMRelevant experience in pension or financial sector; investment management exposure preferred
Senior AnalystCA, MBA, PGDM, M.Com, CFA or FRMMinimum 3 years post-qualification experience in pension or financial sector; investment management exposure preferred

Age limits and other criteria

The advertisement states that age, qualification and experience are to be reckoned as on 28 February 2026. The age band varies by role.

Post levelAge range
Executive23 to 35 years
Senior Executive25 to 40 years
Analyst23 to 35 years
Senior Analyst25 to 40 years

For reserved OBC posts, the notification says creamy layer candidates are not entitled to OBC reservation and must produce the prescribed OBC non-creamy layer certificate. It also mentions age relaxation up to 3 years for eligible OBC candidates where the post is reserved for them.

The notice further requires proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and Hindi, along with proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word, and other computer functions needed for daily work.

Salary, leave and contract period

NPS Trust has published fixed monthly remuneration for each level of post. There is also provision for annual increment based on performance review during the contract period.

Post levelGross salary per month
ExecutiveRs. 70,000
Senior ExecutiveRs. 80,000
AnalystRs. 1,00,000
Senior AnalystRs. 1,50,000

The initial contract period is 3 years. It may be extended by up to 2 more years, one year at a time, subject to outstanding performance. Performance will be reviewed half yearly, and the Trust may terminate the contract if performance is unsatisfactory.

The notification also allows 30 days of leave in a calendar year on a proportionate basis, subject to the conditions mentioned in the advertisement. No residential accommodation will be provided.

Place of posting and nature of appointment

The place of posting at present is New Delhi. However, the advertisement states that depending on administrative requirements, the candidate may be placed anywhere in the country in future.

Candidates should also note that the appointment is purely contractual. The official notice clearly says the candidate shall have no right to claim regular employment in NPS Trust. A separate contract or agreement will be executed with the selected candidate.

How to apply

The official application process is by email, using the prescribed format given in Section II of the notification. No other mode of submission is accepted.

  1. Download the official advertisement and application format.
  2. Fill in the prescribed application form carefully.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of the required educational, experience and category documents.
  4. Send the filled application form and supporting documents by email to dept-hrd@npstrust.org.in.
  5. Mention the post and department clearly in the email subject in the format required by the advertisement.
  6. Submit the application before the last date and time, 29 April 2026.

The notification also says that if multiple applications are submitted for the same post, only the latest application will be considered.

Selection process and document verification

The mode of selection is shortlisting followed by interview. NPS Trust reserves the right to modify the selection procedure if required.

Applicants will first be screened against the eligibility conditions in the notification. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The advertisement also says that mere satisfaction of eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.

Self-attested copies of educational qualifications and experience certificates have to be submitted at the time of interview, and original documents will be required for verification. The traveling cost for interview will have to be borne by the candidate.

What is confirmed and what is not specified

The official advertisement confirms the vacancy count, post-wise departments, salary, age bands, contract period, place of posting, application mode and selection pattern. At the same time, some details that candidates often look for are not separately detailed.

Confirmed in official notificationNot separately specified in official notification
Total 15 posts and department-wise breakupDetailed interview schedule
Age, qualification and experience cut-off date as 28 February 2026Exact date of interview or joining
Selection through shortlisting and interviewAny written test
Salary for each post levelAny separate admit card process
Email application mode and last date 29 April 2026Application fee details

Since corrigendum or addendum, if any, will be published only on the NPS Trust website, candidates should track the official careers page for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are announced in NPS Trust Staff Recruitment 2026?

The official advertisement announces 15 contract posts across Executive, Senior Executive, Analyst and Senior Analyst levels.

What is the last date to apply for NPS Trust Staff Recruitment 2026?

The last date and time to submit the application is 29 April 2026.

How do candidates apply for NPS Trust Staff Recruitment 2026?

Candidates have to send the prescribed application form and self-attested documents by email to dept-hrd@npstrust.org.in. No other mode of application is accepted.

What is the selection process for NPS Trust Staff Recruitment 2026?

The selection process is shortlisting of candidates followed by interview.

What is the contract period for these NPS Trust posts?

The initial contract period is 3 years and it may be extended by up to 2 years, one year at a time, subject to performance.

What salary is offered under NPS Trust Staff Recruitment 2026?

The official monthly remuneration is Rs. 70,000 for Executive, Rs. 80,000 for Senior Executive, Rs. 1,00,000 for Analyst and Rs. 1,50,000 for Senior Analyst.

Is there any application fee mentioned in the NPS Trust contract staff notification?

The official advertisement does not separately mention any application fee.