National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) has released Vacancy Notification No. 1/2026 for teaching and non-teaching posts at its Panchkula and Jaipur campuses. Online applications started 11 May 2026 and close 20 June 2026 at nia.nic.in.
National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA)NIA Panchkula & Jaipur Syllabus Details 2026ADVT NO – 01/2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
NIA uses a multi‑stage selection for most posts:
- Preliminary Test (for many Group‑B/C posts).
- Main Examination (for shortlisted candidates).
- Interview / Skill Test (where applicable).
- Document Verification & Medical Examination.
Posts like Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Medical Officer, etc. involve written tests plus interviews, while clerk/staff‑type posts may have prelim‑main‑interview pattern.
Exam Pattern (Typical Stages for Non‑Teaching Posts)
For Group‑B and Group‑C non‑teaching posts (Accountant, Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, JSA, JMLT, MTS), pattern is:
Stage 1 — Preliminary Test (Online)
| Section | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part‑A | General Aptitude | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Total | Prelim | 100 | 100 |
- Question type: Objective MCQs (online).
- Negative marking: Not clearly specified; check official notification.
Stage 2 — Main Examination (Online)
| Section | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part‑A | Post‑specific Subject (Job‑related) | 100 | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Part‑B | General Aptitude (Optional) | 40–50 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Total | Main | 140–150 | 250 | 180–240 minutes |
- Question type: Descriptive + subjective‑type questions for in‑depth subject‑knowledge & analysis.
Stage 3 — Interview / Skill Test
- Interview: 20–30 marks (over‑all merit).
- Skill Test: Practical‑based evaluation for technical‑roles.
Detailed Syllabus
1) Preliminary Test – General Aptitude (100 Marks)
- General English
- Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, error spotting, fillers, sentence improvement.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Indian history, geography, polity, economy, environment, science & technology, current events (last 6–12 months).
- Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Analogy, series, coding‑decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogism, puzzles, seating arrangement, data sufficiency.
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system, simplification, percentage, ratio & proportion, average, time & work, time‑speed‑distance, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, mensuration, data interpretation.
2) Main Examination – Post‑Specific Subject (100 Marks)
NIA releases detailed subject‑wise syllabus for each post. Below is a representative overview:
A) Accountant
- Basic accounting principles.
- Financial statements, balance sheet, profit & loss.
- Cost accounting, budgeting, auditing basics.
- Computer fundamentals for accounting software.
B) Nursing Officer
- Fundamentals of nursing.
- Medical‑surgical nursing basics.
- Pediatric & obstetric nursing basics.
- Community health nursing, first aid.
C) Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical chemistry.
- Pharmacology basics.
- Drug dispensing, compounding, storage.
D) Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Clinical laboratory basics.
- Hematology tests, biochemistry tests, microscopy.
E) Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Office procedures, file handling, record‑keeping.
- MS Office basics, typing, clerical work.
F) Multi‑Tasking Staff
- General administrative & supporting tasks.
- Clerical basics, basic computer knowledge.
These sections are post‑specific; detailed contents are available in official PDFs under NIA syllabus & scheme.
3) Interview / Skill Test (Qualifying)
- Interview: Personal, professional, and situational‑based questions.
- Skill Test: Practical evaluation for technical‑roles (e.g., lab work for JMLT, dispensing for Pharmacist, record‑keeping for JSA).
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FAQ (NIA Recruitment 2026)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the exam pattern? | Preliminary (100 MCQs, 100 marks, 120 minutes), Main (100 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes) + Interview. |
| Is there negative marking? | Not clearly mentioned; check official notification. |
| Is there an interview? | Yes, for most posts (academic, medical, nursing, etc.). |
| What is the main focus section? | Main Examination (post‑specific subject) because it has 200 marks and is in‑depth. |
| Where to download official syllabus? | Official NIA website: nia.nic.in/syllabus_scheme.html |
Preparation Tips
- Start with General Aptitude (English, GK, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude) for the Preliminary test.
- Then focus on post‑specific subject (Accounting, Nursing, Pharmacy, etc.) for the Main exam.
- Practice full‑length prelim‑style and main‑style mocks to improve speed and accuracy.
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