MDNIY Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in for 21 JRF, Senior Consultant and More Posts

Age Limit

• Preferably below 64 years for Project Coordinator.
• Maximum 64 years for Senior Consultants, Domain Experts, Consultants (Administration & PA to Director).
• Maximum 40 years for Research Associate (Yoga).
• Maximum 35 years for Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
• No specific age limit mentioned for Yoga Therapist and Yoga Instructor.

Educational Qualifications

• Projects Coordinator, Senior Consultant, Domain Expert (Yoga), Domain Expert (Naturopathy): PG degree in Yoga, BNYS, Diploma in Yoga, or related qualifications.
• Yoga Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Research Associate (Yoga), JRF, Administration, PA to Director: Diploma or postgraduate qualifications as specified in the post description.

Note

• The postings require contractual engagement, not permanent government absorption.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16-01-2026
• Walk-in Interviews: 28-01-2026 (Posts 1-5), 29-01-2026 (Posts 6-8), 30-01-2026 (Posts 9-11)
• Registration & Scrutiny of Applications: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Skill/Written Test (if required): 11:00 AM onwards
• Interview of Shortlisted Candidates: 2:00 PM onwards

Application Fees

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

General Information / Instructions

• Engagement is on temporary contract basis and does not confer regular appointment rights.
• Selected candidates must join promptly at the posting location.
• Contract may be terminated by the Competent Authority at any time without reason.
• Paid leave of 1.5 days per completed month; no carry-forward beyond the calendar year.
• Retired government servants may apply and continue to draw pension; not considered re-employment.
• Normal office timings; may be required to work on holidays in urgency; AEBAS attendance mandatory.
• Sign a Non-disclosure Agreement; maintain data confidentiality.
• No claim for absorption under Industrial Disputes Act or Contract Labour Act.
• No TA/DA for attending the interview.
• The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased as per requirement.
• YCB certificate exempted for Medical/Ayush doctors initially (to be produced within 3 months).