AIIA Recruitment 2026: Young Professional (Media & PR) Walk-In Interview on 6 October

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, is recruiting one Young Professional (Media & Public Relations) for AIIA, New Delhi. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 6 October 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Committee Room of the Academic Block. As of 5 October 2026 (IST), the interview has not yet happened. It is scheduled for tomorrow.

This is a contractual engagement, not a permanent government job and not an apprenticeship. The notice states there is no claim to regular appointment. It is mainly relevant to postgraduate journalism candidates and those with public relations experience.

AIIA Young Professional vacancy at a glance

Eligibility for the Young Professional post

Qualification and experience

• Essential: a Master's degree in Journalism from a recognized university or institute.
• Desirable: 5 to 10 years of relevant public relations experience, preferably in a Central Government organization, autonomous body or AYUSH institute.
• Experience means post-qualification experience.

The notice lists the experience as desirable, not essential. It also says that meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not by itself guarantee selection.

Age limit

The maximum age is 40 years. The age is counted on the date of the interview, so 6 October 2026. The notice mentions no age relaxation and no category-wise rules, and this page does not assume any.

Skills the notice expects

The notice asks for excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus computer knowledge such as MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

How to apply: walk-in interview process

The notice describes no online application and no application fee. Eligible candidates attend the interview in person.

1. Confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria before going. The notice advises this explicitly.
2. Fill in the prescribed application form. Its format appears at the end of the official notice and asks for the following:
   • post applied for
   • name
   • address, phone number and email
   • date of birth and present age
   • educational qualifications
   • employment details
   • any other relevant information
   • signature and date
   • a recent colour passport-size photograph
3. Carry the original testimonials and one set of attested photocopies of: (a) an age certificate, meaning a high school or matriculation certificate from a recognized Board; and (b) certificates supporting your educational qualification and experience.
4. Report to the Committee Room of the Academic Block of AIIA by 10:30 AM on 6 October 2026. The notice says candidates reporting after 11:00 AM will not be considered.

Important contract conditions

• No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or for joining.
• No allowance is paid beyond the fixed remuneration. Tax is deducted as per government instructions.
• Working hours follow AIIA's working hours.
• Leave is 1.5 days per calendar month. Absence beyond that leads to a pro-rata deduction.
• The appointee cannot accept other assignments during the contract.
• Selected candidates must join within a week of the offer of engagement.
• Data and information gathered during the assignment cannot be disclosed without written consent. All records must be handed over at the end of the contract.
• The engagement is governed by Ministry of Ayush guidelines for engaging Young Professionals (letter no. A-41020/4/2020-E-II dated 01.04.2026).
• AIIA may amend or cancel the advertisement. Any change in date, time or venue will appear on the website only, with no separate advertisement.

What the notice does not say

• The contract duration is not stated.
• No application fee is mentioned.
• No reservation rules or age relaxations are given.
• The interview format and the scoring or weightage are not described.

Check the official notice before travelling: AIIA Young Professional (Media & Public Relations) advertisement. Because changes are published only on the website, look at aiia.gov.in again before the interview.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a permanent government job?

No. The notice calls it a contractual, temporary engagement that gives no claim to regular appointment or to any future post at the Institute.

Is there an online application or fee?

The notice mentions neither. It asks candidates to bring a filled-in application form and documents to the walk-in interview.

Is the interview over?

No. As of 5 October 2026 it is scheduled for 6 October 2026 at 10:30 AM.