NVS Vigyan Jyoti Project Staff Recruitment 2026

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is hiring for its Vigyan Jyoti Phase-VII project — 1 Project Scientist-I and 1 Accountant, both on a one-year contract. If you have a doctoral or master's degree in science/engineering (for Project Scientist-I) or a B.Com degree (for Accountant), you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 56,000 per month depending on the post. This is a contract engagement, not a permanent government job.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Vigyan Jyoti Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

NVS has invited applications to engage project staff for Vigyan Jyoti Phase-VII (2026-27), a science outreach programme run from the NVS Project Office in Noida. The project needs a Project Scientist-I and an Accountant to support science outreach activities and manage project accounts. Candidates with experience in science outreach or project management will be preferred for the Scientist post. Both positions run for one year on contract, or co-terminous with the project — whichever ends earlier. You will be based at the NVS Project Office in Noida, though NVS may assign you to any other location as per project needs.

Vacancy Details

Here is a quick look at both posts and their basic qualification requirement:

Who Can Apply?

For Project Scientist-I (Rs. 56,000/month + HRA):

• You need a Doctoral Degree in Science, or a Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology, from a recognized university or an equivalent institution.

For Accountant (Rs. 40,000/month, consolidated):

• You need a B.Com degree from any recognized university.
• Desirable: 3 years of experience in accounts work in a Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Organization.

For the Project Scientist-I post, preference will be given to candidates with experience in science outreach programmes and project management. Under Project Management, you would plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate educational and research project activities, including proposal preparation, stakeholder communication, and event coordination. You would also carry out field visits across India, liaise with government officials and educators, and prepare project reports and impact assessments.

Age Limit

• Project Scientist-I: Upper age limit is 40 years.
• Accountant: Upper age limit is 35 years.
• Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.

Salary

• Project Scientist-I: Rs. 56,000 per month plus HRA.
• Accountant: Rs. 40,000 per month, consolidated.

Selection Process

The official notice does not mention a written exam or a formal interview for these posts. NVS will screen the applications received by email against the essential qualification and experience listed for each post. Make sure every field in the Annexure-I application format is filled correctly, since an incomplete or wrongly filled application may not be considered.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from Annexure-I of the official notice.
2. Fill in your personal, educational, and experience details.
3. Attach photocopies of your supporting documents and a recent photograph.
4. Email your completed application to vigyanjyotinvs@gmail.com, mentioning the post applied for.
5. Send it before the last date, along with your category (General/SC/ST/OBC), date of birth, Aadhaar number, and educational and work experience details in chronological order, as required in the application format.
6. Sign the declaration confirming that all details given are correct — your candidature can be rejected later if any information is found false.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply (by Email): 10 August 2026

No exam date, admit card, or interview date has been announced in the notice — NVS will contact only the candidates it decides to consider further, directly at their registered email ID.

• Plan, execute, and monitor project activities under Vigyan Jyoti Phase-VII (Project Scientist-I)
• Prepare project proposals, reports, and evaluation documents (Project Scientist-I)
• Conduct field visits across India to review programme implementation (Project Scientist-I)
• Coordinate with government officials, teachers, and students for outreach activities (Project Scientist-I)
• Maintain day-to-day accounts and financial records of the project (Accountant)
• Process bills, vouchers, and payments as per government norms (Accountant)
• Prepare utilization certificates and financial statements (Accountant)
• Assist in budget planning and expenditure tracking for the project (Accountant)