NIOS Recruitment 2024 – 16 Secretarial Assistant Posts

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NIOS Recruitment 2024 – The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced notification for the State Consultant/Project Assistant/Secretarial Assistant post on a contract basis. There are 16 openings for NIOS Jobs. Interested candidates who have completed their MBA/MSW/M.Sc/Graduate/12th can apply for these posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for these posts on or before 27 January 2024. The detailed eligibility and selection process of NIOS Career are given below. Interested candidates can also try PDUNIPPD Recruitment and Goa Shipyard Recruitment.

NIOS Recruitment

NIOS Jobs:

The National Institute of Open Schooling has announced 16 new vacancies for State Consultant/Project Assistant/Secretarial Assistant posts. Candidates with the qualification of MBA/MSW/M.Sc/Graduate/12th are eligible to apply fo the job. The position is purely on a contractual basis and can be extended. The candidate engaged will have to execute an agreement with NIOS. The candidate engaged to this position shall not be part of the regular cadre nor would any special preferential treatment be given to such contractual staff in recruitment to regular post. This new vacancy from NIOS is also for Freshers. If you want to know more details regarding the job, like Salary, Age, mode of application, examination, selection, Application fee, important dates, and job location, you can find it below. You can check the official notification below if you still have any doubts. For any query, please get in touch with recruitmentcell@nios.ac.in.

NIOS Recruitment Notification PDF:

There are 16 vacancies to be filled. The selection process of NIOS Jobs will be through an Interview. The online application can be filled up using the NIOS website before the last submission date, after which the link will be disabled. The candidates are strictly advised to apply online well in time, without waiting for the last date of submission of online application. NIOS will accept no offline application form. Online Application Portal will be available from 06 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. For more details about NIOS Career, visit https://www.nios.ac.in/

NIOS Recruitment 2024 – Overview:

Job Role State Consultant/Project Assistant/Secretarial Assistant
Company Name National Institute of Open Schooling
Job category Govt Jobs
Qualification MBA/MSW/M.Sc/Graduate/12th
Total Posts 16 Posts
Experience Freshers/Experienced
Salary  Rs. 15,000 – 35,000/-
Selection Process Interview
Job Location Across India
Application mode Online
Last Date 27 January 2024
Official Website https://www.nios.ac.in/

Detailed Eligibility – NIOS Career:

Educational Qualification:

State Consultant:

  • Post Graduate in Social Work/Health Sciences/Public Health/MBA(HR).
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Training coordination at State/District level.
  • Preference will be given to candidates having experience in health sector/training in health-related subject

Roles & Responsibilities :

  • Work in coordination with State ASHA Resource Center/State Health Systems Resource Centre for ASHA Certification.
  • Responsible for ASHA Certification processes at district level.
  • Registration of AVIs.
  • Issue of ID cards for ASHAS.
  • Conduct of practical & final exams at AVIs.
  • Monitor quality of assessments at AVIs.

Project Assistant:

  • Graduate with diploma in Computer Application.
  • Knowledge of the operation of the Computer.
  • Experience of data entry operations atleast for 3 years.

Roles & Responsibilities :

  • Graduate with diploma in Computer Application.
  • Knowledge of the operation of the Computer.
  • Experience of data entry operations atleast for 3 years.

Secretarial Assistant:

  • 12th pass with experience of working in the office.
  • Knowledge of Secretarial practices.

Roles & Responsibilities :

  • To assist the staff in the project in filing, management of filing system, typing assistance, receiving phone calls, coordination of the meeting work, workshops etc.

Duration: The engagement will be initially for a period of six months, which can be extended further on mutual consent.

Age limit:

  • State Consultant: Below 62 years.
  • Project Assistant: Below 35 Years
  • Secretarial Assistant: Below 35 Years

NIOS Career Vacancies: 

  • State Consultant: 08 posts (One each in states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Jammu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan)
    Maharashtra and Rajasthan
  • Project Assistant: 07 posts (One each in the states of Assam, Gujarat, Jammu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Noida)
  • Secretarial Assistant: 01 post (Noida)

Salary details of NIOS Jobs:

  • State Consultant: Rs. 35,000/-
  • Project Assistant: Rs. 16,000/-
  • Secretarial Assistant: Rs. 15,000/-

Selection Process of NIOS Jobs:

  • The selection process will be based on an Interview
  • The applications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
  • The candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed through email only. No other communication will be sent to the candidate

Application Fee:

  • The candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 250/- (+ Rs. 50/- online transaction fee)
  • No fee is required to be paid by candidates belonging to PwD category

Application fee mode: online.

How to apply for NIOS Recruitment 2024?

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for these positions online on or before 27 January 2024

For more details & Apply: Click here.


NIOS Recruitment 2023 for Group A, B & C Posts: (Expired)

Job Role Academic Officer/Junior Engineer/MTS/Others
Job Category Govt Jobs
Qualification Any degree/Diploma/PGDCA/12th/8th
Total Vacancies 62 Posts
Experience Freshers/Experienced
Salary Rs.18000-209200/-
Job Location Across India
Application Starts 30 November 2023
Last Date 21 December 2023

Detailed Eligibility- NIOS Career:

Educational Qualification:

Group A Posts:

Deputy Director (Capacity Building Cell/Academic):

  • Second Class Master’s Degree in any subject from a recognized university.
  • Officers holding analogous posts i.e. Level-12 ₹78800-209200 (with ₹7600/- GP pre-revised) or 5 years of regular and continuous service in Level-11 ₹67700-208700 (PB-3 with GP of ₹6600/- pre-revised) in Central/State Govt./Central/State Govt. Autonomous organization/University/Board with experience in any of the following :
  • Academic Administration, Research, Planning, Preparation and Production of self-learning materials/textbooks at the school stage for Academic/Vocational subjects. or
  • Worked in any recognized and reputed institute of Academic/Vocational Education/Training.
  • Experience in Organizing Training Programmes/Seminars/Workshops/ Conferences.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and English.
  • Desirable: Experience of Open Learning/Distance Education Institutions.
  • Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Education/Distance Education.
  • Working knowledge of Computer

Assistant Director (Administration):

  • At least second class Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 5 years of regular and continuous service in the scale of level 10 of the pay matrix (Rs. 56100-177500 revised under 7th CPC) (pre- revised Rs.15600-39,100 with G.P 5,400 PB 3 as per 6th CPC) (Pre to Pre-revised Rs.8000-13500) or 8 years continuous regular service in the scale of level 7 of the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400 revised under 7th CPC) (Pre-revised Rs. 9300-34,800 with G.P Rs. 4,600 PB-2 as per 6th CPC) (pre to Prerevised Rs. 6500-10500) with experience in any one of the following fields.
  • Experience of Administration including HRD, Finance and Accounting. Or
  • Experience in conducting examination/ internal assessment at the Board/University level Or
  • Experience in handling Student Support Services including school admissions and school management.
  • Organisation of Seminars, Conferences and liaison with various Government/Non-Government Agencies.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi/English.
  • Working knowledge of computer operation.
  • Desirable: Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Management

Academic Officer:

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in relevant subject from recognized university with at least 55% marks (B+) or its equivalent grade and good academic records
  • Working knowledge of Computer Operations.
  • Working knowledge of English and Hindi.
  • Desirable: M.Phil. and or Ph.D. in relevant subject
  • A Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Distance Education/Education.
  • Experience in writing of lessons and teaching materials, organizing seminars, workshops and in service education.

Group B Posts:

Section Officer:

  • Second Class Graduate from a recognized University.
  • At least 5 years of regular continuous service in the scale of Level-6 of the pay matrix (₹35400-112400 revised under 7th CPC) (pre revised ₹9,300- 34,800 with G.P. ₹4,200 PB–2 as per 6th CPC) or (Pre to pre-revised ₹5,500-9,000) or 10 years of regular continuous service in the scale of Level-4 of the pay matrix (₹25500-81100 revised under 7th CPC) (pre revised ₹5,200-20,200 with G.P ₹2,400 PB-1 as per 6th CPC) or (Pre to prerevised ₹4,000-100-6,000) in any of the following fields (but excluding Media, Library, Printing & Computer).
  • Administration (including Finance, HRD).
  • Conduct of Examination.
  • Organization of Seminars, Conferences etc for teachers & key personnel.
  • Experience in handling Student Support Services including School Administration/ Management/Admission.
  • Knowledge of Central Government Office Procedure, Service Rules and Financial Rules.
  • Knowledge of computer operations.
  • Desirable: Working knowledge of Hindi and English

Public Relations Officer:

  • 2nd class Master’s degree in any subject ii) Diploma in Public Relation and advertising/Mass communication/ Journalism from recognized institute/University Or
  • 5 years experience in Public Relation Department of a reputed organization/Government/autonomous organization in pay level Level-6 (Rs.35400- 12400 revised under 7th CPC) (pre revised Rs.9300-34800 with GP Rs.4200 PB-2 as per 6th CPC) (pre to pre revised Rs.4500-7000).
  • Working knowledge of Hindi & English
  • Knowledge of computer operations
  • Desirable: Experience of organizing/ exhibitions and arranging meetings

EDP Supervisor:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/Hardware Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • 3 Years experience in programming and system Development in reputed big firms. Or
  • Officer of the Central Govt./Autonomous bodies/Research Institutes/Govt. Presses holding analogous posts on a regular basis or with 10 years experience in the scale of Level-4 of the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100 as per 7th CPC), (pre- revised Rs.5200-20,200 with G.P Rs.2,400 PB-1 as per 6th CPC) (pre to pre revised Rs.4000-100-6000) on a regular basis or 6 years experience in the scale of Level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300 as per 7th CPC), (pre revised Rs. 5200-20200 with G.P Rs. 2,800/- PB-1 as per 6th CPC) (Pre to pre revised Rs.4500-7000).

Graphic Artist:



  • Second class Graduate with Diploma in Fine Arts from a recognized University/Institutions.
  • Certificate in Multimedia from a reputed Institution recognized by Department of Electronic.
  • Proficiency in computer Animation/Preparation of Multimedia Packages.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and English.

Junior Engineer(Electrical):

  • Three year diploma in Electrical Engineering/Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute/university.
  • Three years professional experience in Electrical Engineering and maintenance work in officer under Central/State Govt./University/ Statutory or Autonomous Organization/recognized institution.
  • Working knowledge of English and Hindi.
  • Working knowledge of Computer Operations.

Group C Posts:

Assistant:

  • Senior Secondary from a recognized Board
  • Proficiency in office procedure, noting, drafting, knowledge of Government Rules and Regulations
  • Working on computer with a speed of not less than 8000 key depression per hour
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and English

Stenographer:

  • Senior Secondary from a recognized Board
  • Certificate/Diploma in Secretarial Practice from a recognized institution.
  • Speed in shorthand in English/Hindi @80 w.p.m. with computer speed of 8000 key depressions per hour.
  • Desirable: 3 years experience of working as Stenographer in an established Organization/Deptt

Junior Assistant:

  • Senior Secondary from a recognized Board
  • Working on computers with a speed of not less than 6000 key depressions per hour
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and English
  • Desirable:
  • A Bachelor’s degree
  • A certificate course in Computer Application from recognized Institute
  • About 2 years experience of similar work in Government/Autonomous Bodies Educational Institution

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Primary School Pass

Age limit(As on 21 December 2023) -NIOS Jobs:

Group A Posts:

  • Deputy Director (Capacity Building Cell): 50 Years
  • Deputy Director (Academic): 50 Years
  • Assistant Director (Administration): 37 Years
  • Academic Officer: 37 Years

Group B Posts:

  • Section Officer: 37 Years
  • Public Relations Officer: 37 Years
  • EDP Supervisor: 37 Years
  • Graphic Artist: 37 Years
  • Junior Engineer(Electrical): 30 Years

Group C Posts: 

  • Assistant: 27 Years
  • Stenographer: 27 Years
  • Junior Assistant: 27 Years
  • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): 27 Years

Age Relaxation -NIOS Jobs:

  • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe 5 years
  • Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
  • Candidates with 3 years continuous service in Central Govt. provided the posts are in same or allied cadres 5 years
  • Persons ordinarily domiciled in State of Jammu & Kashmir during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 5 years
  • Persons with disabilities
    • SC/ST: 15 years
    • OBC (NCL): 13 years
    • General: 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen who has put in not less than six months continuous service in Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he / she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age limit

No.of. vacancies of NIOS Career: 62 Posts

Group A Posts:

  • Deputy Director (Capacity Building Cell): 01 Post
  • Deputy Director (Academic): 01 Post
  • Assistant Director (Administration): 02 Posts
  • Academic Officer: 4 Posts

Group B Posts:

  • Section Officer: 02 Posts
  • Public Relations Officer: 01 Post
  • EDP Supervisor: 21 Posts
  • Graphic Artist: 01 Post
  • Junior Engineer(Electrical): 01 Post

Group C Posts -NIOS Career:

  • Assistant: 4 Posts
  • Stenographer: 3 Posts
  • Junior Assistant: 10 Posts
  • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): 11 Posts

Salary details of NIOS Career:

Group A Posts:

  • Deputy Director (Capacity Building Cell): Rs. 78800-209200/-
  • Deputy Director (Academic): Rs. 78800-209200/-
  • Assistant Director (Administration): Rs. 67700-208700/-
  • Academic Officer: Rs. 56100-177500/-

Group B Posts -NIOS Jobs:

  • Section Officer: Rs. 44900-142400/-
  • Public Relations Officer: Rs. 44900-142400/-
  • EDP Supervisor: Rs. 35400-112400/-
  • Graphic Artist: Rs. 35400-112400/-
  • Junior Engineer(Electrical): Rs. 35400-112400/-

Group C Posts -NIOS Career:

  • Assistant: Rs. 25500-81100/-
  • Stenographer: Rs. 25500-81100/-
  • Junior Assistant: Rs. 19900-63200/-
  • Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): Rs. 18000-56900/-

Selection Process of NIOS Jobs:

The selection process will be based on the Written test/Interview.

For Level 7 of the CPC and above:

  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in written examination/Computer Based Test (CBT) and interview
  • The final Merit List will be drawn by giving separate weightage of 80% and 20% to marks obtained by the candidate in written examination and interview put together.
  • Interview candidates will be called on the basis of their performance in the written examination/CBT in the ratio of 1:5.

For level-6 and Level-1 of CPC:

  • The selection to the post will be done based on the performance of the candidates in the written examination/CBT only.

For  Level 2 & Level-4 of CPC:

  • Candidates shortlisted on the basis of Written Examination/CBT will be called for Skill Test which will be of qualifying in nature only and carries no weightage.
  • In case a candidate fails to qualify the skill test, their candidature would be rejected. For Skill Test candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of their performance in written Examination/CBT.

Notes:

  • Minimum qualifying marks for written examination/CBT will be 50% for UR category, 45% for EWS & OBC and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD.
  • Minimum qualifying marks for Exservicemen is 40% for the posts which are reserved for Ex-servicemen.
  • There shall be negative marking to the tune of 1/4th of marks allocated per question.
  • However, no marks will be deducted for unattempted question

Application Fee:

  • Group A (UR, OBC) – Rs.1500/-
  • Group B & C (UR, OBC) – Rs.1200/-
  • Group A (SC, ST, EWS) – Rs.750/-
  • Group ‘B’ (SC/ST)- Rs.750/-
  • Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ (EWS) – Rs.600/-
  • Group ‘C’ (SC/ST)-Rs.500/-

Notes:



  • Rs. 50/- will be charged as online processing fee (other than Application Fee) for each online transaction.
  • PwD categories with a minimum of 40% disability are exempted from payment.

Application fee mode: online.

How to apply for NIOS Recruitment 2023?

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this position online from 30 November 2023 to 21 December 2023.

For more details & Apply: Click here.


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