Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has opened online applications for 85 non-teaching posts in 35 designations under Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 (NT) dated 10 November 2026. Online applications run from 12 November to 11 December 2026, and the hard copy of the submitted form must reach the university by 21 December 2026.
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The scale runs from Beldar and Wireman in Pay Level 1 up to Superintendent Engineer (Civil) in Pay Level 13, with salaries from Rs 18,000 to Rs 2,15,900 plus allowances. The biggest counts are Upper Division Clerk (10 posts), Beldar (6), Electrician and Carpenter (5 each), and Section Officer, Urdu Typist and Mate (4 each).
The notification carries no category-wise split and says the vacancies are tentative. Eight posts marked with an asterisk were also advertised in Advt. No. 02/2025-26 (NT) dated 02.12.2025; candidates who applied then must apply again, but they are exempt from the fee if they attach the old fee receipt or postal slip, and they will get age relaxation if they met the age limit on the earlier advertisement’s closing date. One aggregator (Kormo Jobs) quotes 83 posts, while the official post-wise figures add up to 85.
Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi — a central university |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 01/2026-27 (NT) dated 10 November 2026 |
| Posts | 35 non-teaching designations |
| Total vacancies | 85 |
| Pay scale | Pay Level 1 (Rs 18,000) to Pay Level 13 (Rs 2,15,900) plus allowances |
| Job location | Jamia Nagar, New Delhi |
| Application mode | Online, followed by a hard copy (both compulsory) |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 10 November 2026 |
| Online applications begin | 12 November 2026 |
| Last date for online applications | 11 December 2026 |
| Last date for hard copy to reach JMI | 21 December 2026 |
| Eligibility and age counted as on | 11 December 2026 |
Posts and vacancies
The 85 posts span the Registrar’s Office, Finance, Building, Horticulture, the Dr. Zakir Husain Library, the Dr. M. A. Ansari Health Centre, the Faculty of Dentistry, the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, the University Guest House and the Sanitation Unit.
| Post (Department) | Posts | Group (Level) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Registrar (Registrar’s Office) | 3 | Group A (L10–13) |
| Section Officer (Registrar’s Office) | 4 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Assistant (Registrar’s Office) | 3 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Upper Division Clerk — UDC (Registrar’s Office) | 10 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Hindi Typist (Registrar’s Office) | 2 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Urdu Typist (Registrar’s Office) | 4 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Land Record Superintendent* (Property) | 1 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Land Record Keeper* (Property) | 1 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Internal Audit Officer* (Finance, on deputation) | 1 | Group A (L10–13) |
| Assistant Finance Officer (Finance) | 2 | Group A (L10–13) |
| Accountant (Finance) | 2 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Superintendent Engineer (Civil)* (Building, on deputation/tenure) | 1 | Group A (L10–13) |
| Executive Engineer (Civil)* (Building, on deputation) | 1 | Group A (L10–13) |
| Electrician (Building) | 5 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Plumber (Building) | 3 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Carpenter (Building) | 5 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Whitewasher (Building) | 2 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Mason (Building) | 1 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Wireman (Building) | 3 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Beldar (Building) | 6 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Mate (Building) | 4 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Professional Assistant (Dr. Zakir Husain Library) | 1 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Garden Superintendent (Horticulture) | 1 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Garden Supervisor (Horticulture) | 2 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Horticulture Assistant (Horticulture) | 2 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Pharmacist (Dr. M. A. Ansari Health Centre) | 3 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Dresser (Dr. M. A. Ansari Health Centre) | 2 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Medical Attendant (Dr. M. A. Ansari Health Centre) | 1 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Photographer (Faculty of Dentistry) | 1 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Store Keeper (Faculty of Dentistry) | 1 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Chair Side Attendant (Faculty of Dentistry) | 3 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Video Editor (AJK Mass Communication Research Centre) | 1 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Caretaker (AJK Mass Communication Research Centre) | 1 | Group B (L6–7) |
| Cook* (University Guest House) | 1 | Group C (L1–5) |
| Sanitary Inspector (Sanitation Unit) | 1 | Group B (L6–7) |
Eligibility and age limit
Assistant Registrar needs a Master’s degree with 55 per cent marks and three years as a Section Officer in Pay Level 7 or above; selection is through a written test and interview. Section Officer needs a Bachelor’s degree and three years as an Assistant (Level 6) or eight years as a UDC (Level 4), plus computer, noting and drafting skills. Assistant needs a Bachelor’s degree and three years as a UDC or eight years as an LDC, plus typing and computer skills. UDC needs a Bachelor’s degree, two years as an LDC, English typing at 35 words per minute or Hindi/Urdu typing at 30 words per minute, and computer skills. Hindi Typist and Urdu Typist need a Bachelor’s degree and typing at 30 words per minute in the respective language.
Accountant needs a B.Com in the first division and three years as an Assistant (Level 6) or eight years as a UDC (Level 4) in accounts work. Assistant Finance Officer needs an M.Com or MBA (Finance) with 55 per cent marks and five years at the Accountant/Section Officer (Level 7) stage. Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter and Mason need 10+2 with an ITI or recognised technical trade certificate, or high school with six years of experience in the trade. Beldar, Mate and Wireman need high school and experience in the trade (Wireman needs a Grade-II qualification certificate and two years of experience). Pharmacist and Store Keeper need a B.Pharma and three years of experience in a government or reputed hospital, while Dresser and Medical Attendant need 10+2 with Biology and two years of experience. Professional Assistant (Library) needs an MLIS with two years of experience or a BLIS with three years of experience, plus computer knowledge. Garden Superintendent, Garden Supervisor and Horticulture Assistant need an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture or Botany with the prescribed experience. Video Editor needs a degree, a diploma in video editing of at least one year and five years of experience, and Photographer needs a degree, a diploma in photography and three years of experience. Cook needs Class 10, an ITI certificate in Bakery and Confectionery or a one-year diploma in Cookery, and three years of experience. Sanitary Inspector needs a degree, a Sanitary Inspector/Supervisor certificate and two years of experience.
SC, ST, PwBD and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates may get a 5 per cent relaxation in marks (from 55 per cent to 50 per cent) at the Master’s or graduate level. Knowledge of Hindi and Urdu is desirable for all posts.
The maximum age for direct recruitment posts is 40 years as on 11 December 2026. For the three deputation posts — Internal Audit Officer, Superintendent Engineer (Civil) and Executive Engineer (Civil) — candidates should preferably be below 56. Regular JMI employees with three years of regular service have no upper age limit. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Central List), PwBD, ex-servicemen and other specified categories follows Central Government orders; the notification does not print the number of years.
Application fee
| Category | Group A (Level 10 and above) | Group B and C (Level 7 and below) |
|---|---|---|
| UR and OBC | Rs 1,000 | Rs 700 |
| SC and ST (50% concession) | Rs 500 | Rs 350 |
| PwBD | Nil | Nil |
The fee is paid with the online application and is non-refundable.
Selection process
Selection follows the JMI Recruitment Rules, through a written test, skill or trade test, interview and other stages as applicable to each post. The notification does not print a common exam pattern, syllabus or marking scheme, and there is no exam date — shortlisted candidates will be told the date by e-mail only. The university may screen applications and call only shortlisted candidates, who will be informed by e-mail. No TA or DA is paid for the test or interview.
How to apply
- Open the JMI online recruitment portal from 12 November 2026.
- Choose the post, fill in the form and pay the fee online. Apply separately for each post.
- Submit the form by 11 December 2026.
- Download the submitted form as a PDF, print it on A4 paper, sign it and paste a recent photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents in the order of the entries in the form.
- Write the post name, advertisement number and date on the top-left corner of the envelope or cover.
- Send the hard copy by speed post or courier, or deliver it by hand, to Recruitment & Promotion Section, 2nd Floor, Registrar’s Office, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi–110025 by 21 December 2026.
Serving candidates must apply through the proper channel, and government, PSU and autonomous-body employees must attach a No Objection Certificate (Annexure A) with the hard copy — applications without it will be rejected.
Important links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Download the notification PDF |
| Online application portal | Apply online — jobs.jmi.ac.in |
| Official website | Visit the JMI official website |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many posts are there in the JMI Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
There are 85 posts in 35 non-teaching designations, from Assistant Registrar to Beldar.
2. What is the last date to apply for the JMI Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The last date for the online application is 11 December 2026. The signed hard copy must reach the university by 21 December 2026.
3. What is the application fee for the JMI Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
For Group A posts (Level 10 and above), the fee is Rs 1,000 for UR and OBC candidates and Rs 500 for SC and ST candidates. For Group B and C posts, it is Rs 700 for UR and OBC candidates and Rs 350 for SC and ST candidates. PwBD candidates pay no fee.
4. Is the online application alone enough?
No. Along with the online form, the signed hard copy with self-attested documents must reach the Recruitment & Promotion Section by 21 December 2026. Applications that arrive late or without the documents will be rejected.
5. When is the exam for the JMI Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not give an exam or interview date. Only shortlisted candidates will be told the date, by e-mail.
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
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Last updated: 11 November 2026
Sources: Official JMI notification Advt. No. 01/2026-27 (NT) dated 10.11.2026 (Notification PDF) · GovtJobsAlert · DailySarkariJobs
