The Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS), Agra, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, Government of India, has released the detailed Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 2/2026) on April 4, 2026. The notification is out for 09 vacancies of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in various disciplines including Education, Linguistics, and Hindi Literature.
The online application link will be activated from April 5, 2026, on the official website at hindisansthan.in. Candidates must submit both the online application and a hard copy. Check all latest updates on this recruitment in this blog.
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Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Notification 2026 Out
Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Recruitment 2026 has been officially released under Advertisement No. 2/2026 dated April 4, 2026, by the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra. As per the official notification, online applications for Academic Cadre posts will start from April 5, 2026, on the official website at hindisansthan.in. Interested candidates must check the detailed notification for eligibility, UGC/NCTE norms, selection process, and important dates.
Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Vacancy 2026
A total of 09 vacancies have been announced for various Academic Cadre posts in Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, its existing centers, and centers to be established in the future. These are All India cadre posts, and candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. Check the post-wise and category-wise vacancy details below.
| Name of the Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Professor (Education) | 01 |
| Associate Professor (Linguistics) | 01 |
| Associate Professor (Hindi Lit) | 01 |
| Assistant Professor (Linguistics) | 03 |
| Assistant Professor (Hindi Lit) | 02 |
| Assistant Professor (Education) | 01 |
KHS Application Form 2026 Link
As per the official notice, the online application link for Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Recruitment 2026 will be activated on 05 April 2026 at hindisansthan.in. Candidates must complete both steps: (1) Online application submission by 04 May 2026, and (2) Hard copy submission by 15 May 2026 to “The Registrar, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Hindi Sansthan Marg, Agra-282002 (U.P.)” via Registered/Speed Post. Failure to complete both will lead to rejection.
Direct Link for Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Application Form
Application Fee
| Name of the Post | Category | Prescribed Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (all disciplines) | General / OBC / EWS | ₹3000/- |
| Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (all disciplines) | SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1500/- |
- Mode of Payment: Online only (via the link provided in the application). Fee once paid is non-refundable.
- Fee is per post. Separate payment is required for applying to multiple posts.
How to Apply Online?
Candidates can apply online for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts via the official registration link. The application link will be active from 5th April to 4th May 2026. Follow the steps below.
- Go to the official registration link
- Click on “New Registration” and enter your basic details including name, mobile number, and email ID.
- After registration, log in using your registration ID and password.
- Select the post you wish to apply for (e.g., Assistant Professor – Linguistics). You will receive the online application form with payment link.
- Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications (Master’s degree, Ph.D., NET/SLET/SET, research publications, teaching experience), category, and address exactly as per documents.
- Upload high-quality scanned copies of photograph, signature, and all required certificates (Master’s degree, Ph.D., NET certificate, experience certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates, research publications, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online (₹3000 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD).
- If applying for another post (e.g., Assistant Professor – Education after applying for Linguistics), use the same registration number but pay the fee separately for the second post.
- After successful online submission, take a printout of the completed application form.
- Sign the hard copy, attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents, and send it to “The Registrar, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Hindi Sansthan Marg, Agra-282002 (U.P.)” via Registered/Speed Post within 10 days of the last date of online application (i.e., by 15 May 2026).
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Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Academic Cadre posts varies by level. Detailed procedure, shortlisting criteria, syllabus for OMR-based MCQ exam (for Assistant Professor only), assessment criteria (Video presentation, Assessment of Research Aptitude & Writing Skills, PPT), document verification, and face-to-face interview will be announced shortly on the official website.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Scrutiny of Applications and Shortlisting based on Academic Score (as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A for Assistant Professor) |
| Stage 2 | OMR-based MCQ Examination (for Assistant Professor – Pay Level 10 only) If applications are less than 15, the Competent Authority may skip the exam and call candidates directly for interview. |
| Stage 3 | Assessment of Research Aptitude & Writing Skills, Video Presentation, PPT presentation |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification |
| Stage 5 | Face-to-Face Interview (for shortlisted candidates) |
- Final selection for Assistant Professor is based only on interview performance (Academic Score is only for shortlisting).
- For Professor and Associate Professor, shortlisting and interview as per UGC norms.
Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Professor (Education) | Level-14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor (Linguistics / Hindi Lit) | Level-13A | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor (Linguistics / Hindi Lit / Education) | Level-10 | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
Allowances: As per Central Government norms applicable to autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Education.
FAQs
Q1. Has Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Notification 2026 been released?
Ans. Yes, the detailed notification (Advertisement No. 2/2026) was released on 04 April 2026. Online applications start on 05 April 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date for online application is 04 May 2026 (11:59 PM IST). The last date for receipt of the hard copy is 15 May 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are available in Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 09 vacancies are available across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts.
Q4. What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates?
Ans. The application fee for General / OBC / EWS candidates is ₹3000/- per post. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the fee is ₹1500/-.
Q5. Is NET/SLET mandatory for Assistant Professor posts?
Ans. Yes, NET/SLET is mandatory unless the candidate is exempted due to a Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (with specific conditions) or holds a Ph.D. from a top-500 foreign university.
Q6. Do I need to send a hard copy after applying online?
Ans. Yes. After online submission, you must send a duly signed hard copy of the application along with self-attested documents to the Registrar, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, within 10 days of the last online date (by 15 May 2026). Failure to do so will result in rejection.
