Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has opened recruitment for a single Training and Placement Officer position on contract basis. The role involves guiding students of the institute's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, building employer networks and coordinating campus placement activities from the Bhopal campus in Madhya Pradesh.
IIIT Bhopal Recruitment 2026 - Training and Placement Officer Posts
- Notification26 Sept
- Applications Opentill 20 Oct
About IIIT Bhopal Training and Placement Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal
- Advertisement No.
- IIITBpl/Rectt./2026/2543
- Post Name
- Training and Placement Officer (On Contract)
- Job Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (IIIT Bhopal invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 3 years of working experience in the Training & Placement Cell of a reputed Academic Institution (listed as desirable qualification and experience)
- Tenure
- Initially 11 months or until further orders, whichever is earlier; extendable with a break-in service of 1 working day based on performance or the Institute's functional requirements
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Training and Placement Officer (On Contract) | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualification: Two-year PG Degree in Management (MBA) or PG Diploma (PGDM/PGDBM) in Human Resources or related disciplines such as Marketing, HRM, Corporate Communication, etc. Desirable Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (CSE/IT/ECE and allied areas) with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institution and at least 3 years of working experience in the Training & Placement Cell of a reputed Academic Institution. Candidates having CGPA/SGPA or any grading system shall submit a valid Percentage Conversion Certificate issued by the concerned University/Institution along with their application.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Training and Placement Officer (On Contract) | Essential Qualification: Two-year PG Degree in Management (MBA) or PG Diploma (PGDM/PGDBM) in Human Resources or related disciplines such as Marketing, HRM, Corporate Communication, etc. Desirable Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (CSE/IT/ECE and allied areas) with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institution and at least 3 years of working experience in the Training & Placement Cell of a reputed Academic Institution. Candidates having CGPA/SGPA or any grading system shall submit a valid Percentage Conversion Certificate issued by the concerned University/Institution along with their application. |
Age Limit
Not more than 45 years as on the last date of application i.e. 20th October 2026
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation (if any) shall be as per Government of India guidelines/norms.
Application Fee
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Rs. 500 including GST payable through State Bank e-collect (SBI Collect). Log on to https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/, select Educational Institutions, search for 'IIIT BHOPAL', select the 'Other Fee' payment category, fill the mandatory fields and mention 'TPO Application Fee' in the remarks column. The fee payment reference number must be mentioned in the application form and the receipt sent with the application. No other mode of payment is accepted and the fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Shortlisting based on qualification and experience; where a large number of applications are received the Institute may restrict the candidates called based on academic performance, qualification and/or experience higher than the prescribed minimum.
- 2Test and/or Personal Interview
The Institute may conduct a Written Test, Skill Test, Personal Interview or any other form of test; no TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.
Salary Structure
Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month (commensurate with qualification and experience, as decided by the Selection Committee on the recommendation of the Competent Authority)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare the application in the prescribed format with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of all certificates and documents from matriculation onwards, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph.
- 3Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 through the State Bank Collect portal under Educational Institutions, selecting IIIT BHOPAL and the Other Fee category, and note the payment reference number.
- 4Email the single merged PDF application and documents to [email protected], mentioning the post applied for in the subject line.
- 5Send a hard copy of the duly filled application with all documents by Speed Post to the Registrar (Officiating), Room No TB-201, First Floor, IIIT Office, New Teaching Block (NTB), C/O Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Campus, Bhopal, M.P. 462003.
- 6Superscribe the envelope with 'Application for the contractual position of Training and Placement Officer (TPO)'.
- 7Keep a copy of the completed application sent by email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- The position is purely on contract basis and completion of the contract period confers no right to further extension, regularization or permanency; the selected applicant has no claim against any regular position and is not entitled to housing, medical facility or other benefits available to regular employees.
- Eligibility with respect to age, qualification and experience is determined as on the last date of submission of applications, and for claiming age only the 10th marksheet/DMC or birth certificate is accepted.
- The prescribed qualification and experience are the bare minimum and mere fulfilment does not entitle a candidate to be called for the Test and/or Personal Interview.
- Desirable Qualification and Experience may be considered under essential criteria if the number of applicants is large or on the recommendation of the scrutiny committee.
- Applications are accepted only in the prescribed format and applicants must email a single merged PDF of all documents from 10th standard onwards.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.
- The Institute may draw a reserve panel against possible future vacancies.
Desirable Competencies and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Industry awareness, knowledge of emerging careers and sectors, understanding of employer expectations, market trends and industry-academia collaboration practices.
- Ability to build and maintain employer networks, corporate liaisoning, industry engagement and stakeholder management involving students, faculty, recruiters and alumni.
- Experience in coordinating recruitment drives for placements, internships and facilitating training and skilling programmes for students.
- Experience in working with ERP portals or similar student data management tools handling campus placements.
- Experience in handling and usage of popular social media tools.
- Experience in handling and leading office teams and students' teams and organizing events connected with branding of the organization.
Contract Terms
- The position is purely on contract basis; completion of the contract period shall not confer any right for further extension, regularization or permanency at the Institute.
- The selected applicant shall have no claim against any regular position and shall not be entitled to privileges such as housing, medical facility and other benefits available to regular employees.
- Duration is initially 11 months or until further orders, whichever is earlier; the tenure may be extended with a break-in service of 1 working day based on performance or the Institute's functional requirements.
- Income Tax or any other applicable tax shall be deducted at source as per prevailing rules and a TDS certificate issued accordingly.
Application Submission Requirements
- Applications shall be accepted only in the prescribed format.
- Applicants must email the application form along with scanned copies of certificates, documents and mark sheets of all semesters and years in a single merged PDF.
- Experience certificate must be on the organization's letterhead bearing the date of issue, specific period of work, nature of duty, designation and pay drawn, duly certified by the concerned issuing authority.
- Original certificates and self-attested copies should be produced at the time of the selection process as well as while joining.
- Candidates eligible for fee exemption must send the supporting document with the application form, failing which the candidature shall summarily be rejected.
- Incomplete applications without copies of all relevant certificates and without payment of the prescribed fee are liable to summary rejection.
- All correspondence will be communicated through email only, so applicants must mention a correct and active email ID.
- Any corrigendum or addendum relating to this advertisement shall be published on the Institute's website only.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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