IDS Jaipur Junior Office Assistant Contract Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Jaipur is hiring 1 Junior Office Assistant on a contractual basis. If you have passed Senior Secondary (12th) from a recognised Board, you can apply by post. The contract is initially for 11 months on a purely temporary basis. The salary is a consolidated Rs. 33,000 per month + PF. The last date to send your application is 31 May 2026. Age limit is 18 to 40 years.

IDS Jaipur Junior Office Assistant (Contractual) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Jaipur is a premier autonomous social science research institute under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan. Through Advertisement No. IDSJ/2026-27/01, the Institute is inviting applications for one Junior Office Assistant (Unreserved) on a contractual basis. The post is initially for 11 months and the engagement is purely temporary, with the option to extend depending on the Institute's needs.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must have passed Senior Secondary (12th) from a recognised Board or its equivalent examination.

Desirable Qualification

• Experience working with a research institute or organisation
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Computer)
• Well-versed in English and Hindi typing
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at the same time

Additional Advantage

• Experience in drafting official letters or notes
• Basic accounting knowledge

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 40 years old.
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of Rajasthan norms for reserved categories.
• Retired persons are not eligible to apply for this position.

Salary

• Consolidated amount of Rs. 33,000 per month + PF (Provident Fund)
• Contract duration: Initially 11 months on a purely temporary basis
• No salary protection will be considered.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Written Test and/or Personal Interview of shortlisted candidates. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee an interview call.
2. Document Verification at the time of interview, including NOC and Character Certificate (if employed).
3. Police Verification and Medical Fitness Certificate must be produced at the time of joining.

The decision of the selection committee will be final.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from www.idsj.org/vacancies.
2. Fill in the form and self-attest all your supporting certificates.
3. Mention the post name clearly on the top of a sealed envelope.
4. Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post only to: The Director, Institute of Development Studies, 8-B, Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur - 302004.
5. Your application must reach the Institute by 31 May 2026 (15 days from the publication date of 16 May 2026).

Applications submitted by hand, courier, email or any other online mode will NOT be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 16 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 31 May 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle day-to-day office work and administrative tasks at the Institute
• Draft official letters, notes and routine correspondence in English and Hindi
• Maintain files, records and office documents in a systematic order
• Help with basic accounting work and bookkeeping support
• Type documents and reports in English and Hindi using MS Office
• Assist senior officers with multiple responsibilities at the same time
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and dispatch
• Support research and administrative staff with general office duties