Background:An organization`s  effectiveness and efficiency is strongly dependent on its staff`s   commitment.  Therefore, identification of organizational commitment and its related variables seems necessary. This study is aimed to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational commitment.

Materials & Methods: This is a  descriptive correlation survey. Our study statistical population included all administrative staff of in southern Khorasan province` hospitals. 110 samples were chosen by a stratified random sampling. The data were collected by standard questionnaires of emotional intelligence and organizational commitment and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. 

Results: The results showed that organizational commitment is in the moderate level among administrative staff. There is a statistically significant relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational commitment. There is a statistically significant relationship between emotional intelligence and commitment subcomponents(normative and emotional commitment). By performing  multiple regression analysis ,the outcome showed among the all  emotional intelligence subcomponent ,solely “self-awareness” can predict organizational  , emotional  and normative commitment .

Conclusion: Improving individual's emotional intelligence should be taken into consideration due to the  strong bond between  emotional intelligence and organizational commitment.