NHRDF Recruitment 2026: 10 Posts (Joint Director, Assistant Director & Others) – Apply Offline @ nhrdf.org

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NHRDF Advertisement No. NHRDF/01/2026 – Overview

• The National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF), an autonomous body under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has released Advertisement No. NHRDF/01/2026 dated 14 November 2026 for filling up vacancies across its offices in India. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for 10 posts spanning research, technical, administrative, and accounts cadres.
• The selection will be based on a written test and/or interview as decided by the Competent Authority of NHRDF. Selected candidates may be posted or transferred anywhere in India.
• Candidates who already applied against the earlier Advertisement No. NHRDF/01/2025 dated 04 October 2025 need not apply again.
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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The notification does not specify an exact number of vacancies per post. NHRDF reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel any posts at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Additional Benefits: In addition to the pay matrix, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and Medical Reimbursement as per existing NHRDF rules.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process for the posts advertised under NHRDF/01/2026 will be followed by a written test and/or interview as decided by the Competent Authority of NHRDF. The key stages are:
• Screening of Applications: Applications will be screened against eligibility criteria, qualifications, and experience. Only candidates possessing all essential qualifications and experience on or before the closing date will be considered.
• Written Test (if applicable): A screening written test may be conducted if the number of eligible candidates warrants the same, as per the decision of the Competent Authority.
• Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the written test (or directly shortlisted based on eligibility) will be called for a personal interview.
• Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on cumulative performance in the written test and/or interview.
• Important Screening Clauses:
• Applications not in the prescribed format will be summarily rejected.
• Applications that are unsigned or incomplete will be rejected.
• Experience certificates without details of monthly salary, nature of work, and not issued by the Competent Authority on original letterhead with office reference number will be treated as invalid.
• Applications received after the last date and time will not be considered.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the written test or interview.
• Canvassing in any manner, directly or indirectly, will result in disqualification at any stage.

Submission Instructions

• Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate Application Forms with separate Demand Draft/IPO for each post.
• The completed application must be sent through Registered Post or Speed Post only to reach on or before 20 November 2026, up to 05:00 PM.
• The envelope must be superscribed as: 'Application for the post of [Post Name] and Advertisement No. NHRDF/01/2026'.
• Address: The Director, National Horticultural Research & Development Foundation, Bagwani Bhawan, Plot No. 47, Pankha Road, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058.
• In-service candidates should send their application through proper channel within one month from the last date of submission. However, an advance copy along with DD/IPO and documents must reach NHRDF before the closing date.
• NHRDF is not responsible for non-receipt of applications and any postal delay.
• Candidates must be citizens of India since birth.
• Age and qualification relaxation will be given to regular and temporary personnel of NHRDF as per NHRDF policy.
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3. What is the application fee for NHRDF Recruitment 2026?

• The application fee is Rs. 1,000/- per post (non-refundable), payable in the form of a Demand Draft from a Nationalized Bank or an Indian Postal Order in favour of 'National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation', payable at New Delhi. Separate fee is required for each post applied.

5. What is the salary structure for NHRDF posts?

• The salary varies by post, ranging from Rs. 19,900 (Pay Level-2) for Technical Assistant and Accounts Clerk to Rs. 78,800 (Pay Level-12) for Joint Director (Research). Additional allowances including DA and HRA are payable on top of the pay matrix as per NHRDF rules.

6. What is the selection process for NHRDF Recruitment?

• The selection will be conducted through a written test and/or interview as decided by the Competent Authority of NHRDF. Applications will first be screened against eligibility criteria. Only candidates possessing essential qualifications and experience as on the closing date will be considered. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.