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NAAC Invites Applications for Project Assistant Post under Online Learning Quality Initiative

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The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has released a vacancy circular for the post of Project Assistant on a contractual basis. The recruitment is for a joint project with the Commonwealth of Learning aimed at enhancing quality assurance systems in online higher education.

NAAC Invites Applications for Project Assistant Post under Online Learning Quality Initiative

Bengaluru  - The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the post of Project Assistant on a contractual basis. The position is part of a joint initiative between NAAC and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) titled “Transforming Indian Higher Education through Online Learning: Capacity Building for Improving Quality Assurance Systems.”

According to the vacancy circular, there is one post available. The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹30,000 per month. The contract will initially be for seven months and may be extended as required. The post is purely temporary, and the selected candidate will not have any claim for regular appointment in NAAC.

Applicants should not be more than 40 years of age as on the last date of application. A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory, while a Master’s degree is desirable. Candidates must have at least two years of research experience, preferably in higher education or related fields. Skills in literature survey, data analysis, MS Office, documentation, and fieldwork experience are preferred.

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting literature reviews, preparing reports, coordinating project activities, organizing workshops, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely reporting.

Interested candidates must submit their application along with biodata to the Administrative Officer, NAAC, mentioning the post applied for, on or before 5:00 PM on 17 February 2026. An email copy of the filled application and biodata can also be sent to hr.academics@naac.org.in within the stipulated deadline.

NAAC, an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC), continues to play a key role in strengthening quality standards in higher education across India.

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