Terms of Use

1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the official website of the National Institute of Human Resource Development (nihrdindia.org) or any of its associated recruitment portals, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the website.

2 Eligibility & Access

Use of NIHRD's digital services is subject to the following conditions:

• You must be at least 18 years of age to register as a candidate on any recruitment portal.
• Access to certain sections may be restricted to Indian citizens or persons of Indian origin as specified in individual recruitment notifications.
• NIHRD reserves the right to suspend or terminate access at any time without prior notice if these terms are violated.
• Authorized use of this website is permitted only for lawful purposes related to NIHRD's published functions.

3 User Obligations

All users of this website agree to:

• Provide true, accurate, and complete information when registering or submitting applications.
• Not impersonate any other person or misrepresent their identity, qualifications, or eligibility.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any section, database, or administrative interface of this website.
• Not use automated bots, scrapers, or software to harvest data from the website.
• Not upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or violates any third-party rights.
• Not interfere with or disrupt the functionality, servers, or network infrastructure of this website.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using this website.

4 Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, documents, notifications, and software — is the exclusive intellectual property of NIHRD or its licensors and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, and other applicable laws.

• Content may be downloaded or printed for personal, non-commercial reference purposes only.
• Reproduction, redistribution, republication, or commercial use of any content without prior written permission from NIHRD is strictly prohibited.
• The NIHRD name, logo, and official seal are registered marks and may not be used without express authorization.

5 Recruitment Applications

The following terms apply specifically to the submission of recruitment applications through NIHRD portals:

• Applications must be submitted only through the official portal link published in the recruitment notification.
• NIHRD is not responsible for applications submitted through any third-party website or agent.
• Application fees once paid are non-refundable except as specified in the notification.
• Candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet all eligibility conditions before applying.
• NIHRD reserves the right to cancel or modify a recruitment process at any stage without assigning reasons.
• The decision of NIHRD regarding selection, shortlisting, and final merit shall be final and binding.

6 Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by government ministries, PSUs, or other bodies. NIHRD provides these links for convenience only and does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those websites.

7 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, NIHRD shall not be liable for:

• Any loss or damage arising from your use of or inability to use the website.
• Technical errors, server downtime, or data loss during application submission.
• Reliance on any information published on the website without verifying the official notification.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data due to circumstances beyond NIHRD's reasonable control.

8 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising from or in connection with your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts in New Delhi, India.

9 Modifications

NIHRD reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.