NIEPVD Recruitment: Revised Rules for Director Post
Revised Common Recruitment Rules for the Post of Director of National Institutes under the Department
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has issued the revised Common Recruitment Rules for the post of Director of National Institutes under the Department vide Ref. No. N-2206/27/2026-NI (e-54260), dated 25.08.2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post | Director, National Institute for the Empowerment of the Persons with Visual Disabilities |
| Number of Posts | 09 (Nine), one in each National Institute |
| Classification | Group ‘A’ |
| Method of Appointment | Deputation / Contract |
| Pay Level – Deputation | Level 13 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (₹1,23,100/- to ₹2,15,900/-) |
| Remuneration – Contract | ₹1,75,000/- per month, with annual increment @ 3% |
| Maximum Age | 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
| Tenure | Initially 03 years, extendable up to a maximum of 05 years, subject to DoPT norms |
Eligibility for Deputation
Officers under Central/State Government, Universities, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous/Statutory Organizations, drawing salary in Level 13 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in research, rehabilitation or administration in any field, preferably in the field of Disability.
Alternatively, officers with 5 years’ regular service in Level 12 or equivalent and 5 years’ relevant experience, or 8 years’ regular service in Level 11 or equivalent and 5 years’ relevant experience, may be considered.
The candidate must possess a Post Graduate Degree in any discipline, preferably in Special Education or Rehabilitation, from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade. Ph.D. in any discipline is desirable.
Eligibility for Contract
The candidate should have 15 years’ experience in research, rehabilitation or administration in any Government/Registered Non-Government Entity/Organization/Company, preferably in the field of Disability.
The applicant should have been drawing a minimum CTC of ₹6,00,000/- per annum during the last five years.
The candidate must possess a Post Graduate Degree in any discipline, preferably in Special Education or Rehabilitation, from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade. Ph.D. in any discipline is desirable.
Important Conditions
- The recruitment process will comprise both Deputation and Contract methods.
- Applications for both methods will be invited together.
- Contractual selection will be subject to non-suitability of the candidate on Deputation.
- The post is a Selection post.
- Probation is not applicable.
- UPSC consultation is not applicable in respect of Autonomous Bodies.
Recruitment Notification
Prospective applicants are advised to carefully read the complete official notification and the prescribed Recruitment Rules before applying and ensure that they fulfil the applicable eligibility and experience requirements for Deputation or Contract.