Department of Higher Education Recruitment 2026

Explore jobs with the Department of Higher Education, promoting tertiary education and research. Opportunities in academic administration and policy.

Type: DepartmentRecruitment: As per vacancy, generally annual for Group B & C posts via SSC and less frequent for Group A posts via UPSC

About Department of Higher Education

The Department of Higher Education , an integral part of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation's intellectual capital. Established with a mandate to oversee and develop higher education in India, its functions encompass policy formulation, plannin…

Departments

Bureau of Technical Education
Bureau of University & Higher Education
Bureau of Planning & Policy
Bureau of Language Development
Bureau of Scholarship & Administration
Bureau of International Cooperation
Bureau of Digital Education
Autonomous Bodies Coordination

Common Job Roles

Assistant Section Officer
Section Officer
Research Officer
Senior Analyst
Under Secretary
Consultant (Education Policy)
Private Secretary
Administrative Officer
Junior Hindi Translator
Data Entry Operator

Selection Process

Written Examination (UPSC/SSC) → Interview → Document Verification

Pay Scale & Salary

Salaries for positions within the Department of Higher Education adhere to the Central Government's pay matrix, based on the 7th Central Pay Commission. This includes a competitive basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits such as medical facilities and pension. Higher administrative posts typically fall under Level 10 and above.

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