NHRC Junior Research Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Online Apply

Age Details

• Maximum age: 31 years (as the advertisement notes candidates should be below 32 years).

Eligibility Details

Essential Qualification

• LLB OR
• Postgraduate degree in Social Science subjects such as Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Social Work, Human Rights, Developmental Communications, etc.
• Minimum 60% marks from a recognized university.

Desirable Qualifications

• M.Phil, LLM, Ph.D, additional qualifications, research experience, published papers, and post-qualification experience in the relevant field.

Experience

• One year of research experience in Government or reputed semi-government organizations, international development agencies, research organizations, NGOs, or one year of legal experience.
• Internship or training experience will not be counted.

Age Limit

• Candidates should be below 32 years of age as on the date of advertisement.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 08-05-2026
• Online Application Starts: 08-05-2026
• Online Application Ends: 09-06-2026

Application Fee

• Not specified in the notification. (If applicable, fees, exemption norms, and payment method will be announced in the official notification.)

Important Instructions

• The engagement is contractual and does not confer a right to regular appointment.
• Selected candidates must sign a Consultancy Contract.
• JRCs cannot take up other employment during the contract period.
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by high standards of conduct; police verification is mandatory.
• NHRC reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates or cancel the empanelment process at any stage.
• Confidentiality of all official information must be maintained.

Links and Resources

• Official Notification PDF: https://nhrc.nic.in/assets/uploads/vacancies_results/1778251377_8a069251beeaa75112d7.pdf
• Detailed Guidelines for JRC Engagement: https://nhrc.nic.in/assets/uploads/vacancies_results/Procedure_Guidelines_engagement_JRCRecruitment_Nov2023.pdf
• Apply Online: https://hrcnet.nic.in/job/candidate/Register.aspx