HNBGU Group B Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 — 27 Posts, Apply by 16 Sep

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), Srinagar Garhwal, a Central University under the Ministry of Education, has released HNBGU Group B Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. HNBGU/RECT/NT/2026/55 for 27 posts across 12 categories, including Assistant, Private Secretary, Personal Assistant, Senior Technical Assistant, Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer, Horticulturist, Assistant Information & Public Relation Officer, and Sports Coach. This Uttarakhand central government job vacancy 2026 is a Direct Recruitment to permanent Group 'B' non-teaching posts, with post-specific qualification and experience requirements. Candidates can apply online via the SAMARTH portal before the last date. Selected candidates will fill core administrative, technical, and support roles across HNBGU's campus operations, from office administration (Assistant, Private Secretary) to engineering and infrastructure (Assistant Engineer, Junior Engineer), research support (Senior Technical Assistant-HAPPRC), campus development (Horticulturist), public communication (Assistant Information & Public Relation Officer), and sports coaching. Assistant carries the largest share with 12 posts, reflecting the university's core administrative staffing need. Per MHRD guidelines, no interview is held for these Group 'B' posts carrying Grade Pay of ₹4,600 or less; the University may instead conduct a written test or, where prescribed (Private Secretary, Personal Assistant), a computer-based stenography and typing skill test. The HNBGU Group B Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 online application window runs from 17 August to 16 September 2026, 6:00 PM, via the SAMARTH portal. The application fee is ₹1,000 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and women applicants, payable online only; fees are non-refundable. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Notification No. HNBGU/RECT/NT/2026/55) before applying, and should note that reserved-category candidates applying against an Unreserved (UR) post receive no age or marks relaxation.

Qualifications vary by post. Assistant requires a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years as UDC or 8 years as LDC in a government/PSU/University body. Private Secretary and Personal Assistant require stenography/typing proficiency with relevant experience. Senior Technical Assistant and Junior Engineer posts require Engineering/technical degrees or diplomas with relevant experience. Assistant Engineer (Civil) requires a First Class B.E./B.Tech Civil with 3 years' experience. Horticulturist requires M.Sc. Agriculture (Horticulture) with 3-5 years' experience. Assistant Information & Public Relation Officer requires a Master's in Journalism/Mass Communication with 3 years' media experience. Sports Coach requires a Master's in Physical Education with an NIS Coaching Diploma. Full post-wise qualification details are in the official notification.

35 years for most posts; 40 years for Assistant Engineer (Civil), Horticulturist, and Assistant Information & Public Relation Officer. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per DoPT/Government of India rules.

• Assistant (12 posts): Bachelor's degree plus 3 years as UDC or 8 years as LDC in government/PSU/University; computer knowledge
• Private Secretary (1 post): Bachelor's degree, 3 years as Personal Assistant, stenography 120/100 wpm, typing 35/30 wpm
• Personal Assistant (1 post): Bachelor's degree, stenography 100 wpm, typing 35/30 wpm, 2 years' experience
• Senior Technical Assistant/Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer posts: Engineering degree/diploma or relevant Master's, with post-specific experience requirements
• Horticulturist (1 post): M.Sc. Agriculture (Horticulture) with 3-5 years' relevant experience
• Assistant Information & Public Relation Officer (1 post): Master's in Journalism/Mass Communication with 3 years' media experience
• Sports Coach (1 post): Master's in Physical Education with NIS Coaching Diploma
• Age 35 years for most posts, 40 years for Assistant Engineer (Civil)/Horticulturist/Assistant Information & Public Relation Officer
• Reserved-category candidates applying for an Unreserved (UR) post receive no age or marks relaxation
• No interview is conducted for these posts per MHRD guidelines; selection may involve a written/skill test where applicable

₹1,000/- for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates

Pay Level 06 or Level 07 (7th CPC), depending on post, plus applicable allowances This is a Direct Recruitment to permanent Group 'B' Non-Teaching cadre posts at the University

1. Visit the SAMARTH recruitment portal at hnbgunt.samarth.edu.in, live from 17 August 2026
2. Register and fill the prescribed online application form with complete and correct information
3. Upload high-resolution, clearly readable scanned copies of degree/certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates
4. Pay the applicable application fee online via credit/debit card, Net Banking, or UPI
5. Applicants already in government/other service must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer
6. Applicants from non-government organisations must submit Form-16 to support claimed experience
7. Review and submit the application before 16 September 2026, 6:00 PM — only online applications are accepted, no hard copies
8. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for your own future reference