NHRC Recruitment 2025: Joint & Assistant Registrar (Deputation)
Table of Contents
- About the recruitment
- Posts and eligibility snapshot
- Pay levels and service channel
- Core responsibilities
- Application process
- Who should apply
- Important notes
- Key dates and reference
- Quick reference table
- Application checklist
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has invited applications on deputation for one Joint Registrar and four Assistant Registrar posts, with applications to be forwarded through the proper channel to the Under Secretary (Estt.), NHRC, Manav Adhikar Bhawan, ‘C’ Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi–110023 within 30 days of publication in newspapers.
About the recruitment
The vacancies are part of NHRC’s 2025 intake of legal/administrative cadres to strengthen adjudicatory support and statutory compliance under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, with registrar roles focused on case management, legal scrutiny, and bench support for the Commission’s quasi‑judicial functions.
The vacancy circular specifies deputation terms, the forwarding of complete dossiers (APARs, vigilance, integrity, and penalties), and eligibility ladders for officers from Central/State Governments, PSUs, autonomous/statutory bodies, universities, or recognized research institutions.
Posts and eligibility snapshot
- Joint Registrar – 01 post: Officers holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; must possess a law degree and at least 5 years’ experience either in court matters or in roles involving interpretation/application of statutes.
- Assistant Registrar – 04 posts: Officers holding analogous post or with 7 years’ regular service in Level‑8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) or equivalent; must possess a law degree from a recognized university.
Pay levels and service channel
Indicative pay matrices for the registrar stream in NHRC and circulated compilations place Joint Registrar at Level‑13 (₹1,23,100–2,15,900) and Assistant Registrar at Level‑11 (₹67,700–2,08,700), subject to confirmation in the specific vacancy circular released for this round.
Applicants must be on Central/State Government strength or from eligible autonomous/statutory/PSU/University bodies and routed through their cadre controlling authorities for deputation consideration.
Core responsibilities
- Joint Registrar: Oversee registry functions for assigned benches, including legal scrutiny, listing, compliance tracking, and supervision of case flow; advise on statutory interpretation, draft orders/notes, and coordinate with investigation/legal divisions.
- Assistant Registrar: Manage cause lists, vet pleadings and reports for compliance, ensure timely communication of directions, and support inquiry/appeal workflows under the Commission’s procedures.
Application process
- Dossier: Forward applications in the prescribed proforma with attested copies of the last five years’ APARs, vigilance/disciplinary clearance, integrity certificate, and details of penalties, if any, within 30 days from newspaper publication (Employment News 1–7 Nov 2025 notes the timeline).
- Address: Under Secretary (Estt.), National Human Rights Commission, Manav Adhikar Bhawan, ‘C’ Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi–110023; applications should confirm immediate relieving on selection.
Who should apply
- Mid‑senior government/legal officers with proven registry/court management experience, statutory interpretation exposure, and a law degree seeking a quasi‑judicial administrative leadership track in a national human rights body.
- Officers currently at analogous levels or with requisite years in feeder grades (Level‑8 for Assistant Registrar) who can be spared by the parent department on selection.
Important notes
- Separate applications are required if applying for more than one post; number of posts may vary as per administrative needs.
- Deputation age ceilings (often 56 years) and standard DoPT terms apply; confirm in the official NHRC vacancy circular (Vacancy Circular No. 01/2025 referenced in inter‑departmental forwarding).
Key dates and reference
- Publication window: Employment News 1–7 November 2025; last date 30 days thereafter (on or around 30 November 2025) for receipt of complete dossiers via proper channel.
- Reference: Vacancy Circular shared across ministries/departments for deputation, quoting NHRC Manav Adhikar Bhawan address for submissions.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) |
| Posts | Joint Registrar – 01; Assistant Registrar – 04 |
| Mode | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Essential qualification | Law degree; JR: 5 years in court/statutory interpretation roles; AR: Law degree with service eligibility |
| Service eligibility | JR: Analogous post; AR: Analogous or 7 years in Level‑8 or equivalent |
| Indicative pay level | JR: Level‑13; AR: Level‑11 (subject to circular) |
| Last date | Within 30 days of newspaper publication (EN 1–7 Nov 2025) |
| Address | Under Secretary (Estt.), NHRC, Manav Adhikar Bhawan, INA, New Delhi‑110023 |
Application checklist
- Verify eligibility (law degree, analogous grade/feeder service), obtain Vigilance/Integrity certificates, and compile attested APARs for the last five years.
- Route the dossier through the cadre authority with confirmation of availability for immediate deputation on selection and submit within the 30‑day window.
Official Notification: https://nhrc.nic.in/assets/uploads/vacancies_results/1760096536_ca2e3316133a2f902426.pdf
