The Indian Institute of Science, a premier research institute located in Bengaluru, has announced recruitment for the post of Junior Security Assistant on a contract basis, with 30 vacancies in total. The positions fall under the institute's Security and Fire Fighting department, where selected candidates will handle gate control, campus patrolling, CCTV monitoring and emergency response duties on a shift basis.
IISc Recruitment 2026 - Junior Security Assistant Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026R(HR)Temp-13(JSA-S&FF)/2026
Total Vacancies
30
Last Date
16 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed16 Oct
About IISc Junior Security Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science
- Advertisement No.
- R(HR)Temp-13(JSA-S&FF)/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Security Assistant (On Contract)
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (The candidate must be a citizen of India; no domicile or state-wise restriction is stated)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 04 years of service as Combatant Ex-Agniveers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy or Indian Air Force (Agniveervayu) / Ex-servicemen / Ex-Central Armed Police Forces personnel, with a discharge certificate.
- Credentials Required
- Valid two-wheeler driving licence
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 35,000/- per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Purely temporary on contract, initially for one year and renewable annually up to a maximum of five years based on satisfactory performance and the Institute's requirements; prior IISc service through HR Department appointments counts towards the five-year maximum.
- Notice Period
- One month's notice by either side
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Security Assistant (On Contract)
30
UR 13OBC 08SC 04ST 02EWS 03
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Security Assistant (On Contract) | 13 | 08 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 30 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Security Assistant (On Contract) - Qualification and Experience
Essential: SSLC/Matriculation or equivalent. Must be Combatant Ex-Agniveers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy or Indian Air Force (Agniveervayu) / Ex-servicemen / Ex-Central Armed Police Forces (Ex-CAPF) personnel with at least 04 years of service with a discharge certificate. Must have a valid two-wheeler driving licence. Combatant Agniveers of the first batch who are yet to complete their four-year period of engagement are also eligible to apply.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Security Assistant (On Contract) - Qualification and Experience | Essential: SSLC/Matriculation or equivalent. Must be Combatant Ex-Agniveers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy or Indian Air Force (Agniveervayu) / Ex-servicemen / Ex-Central Armed Police Forces (Ex-CAPF) personnel with at least 04 years of service with a discharge certificate. Must have a valid two-wheeler driving licence. Combatant Agniveers of the first batch who are yet to complete their four-year period of engagement are also eligible to apply. |
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years as on the last date of receipt of the application (16-10-2026)
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation as per Government of India norms, if applicable.
Selection Process
- 1Physical Efficiency Test
Physical efficiency test held in person at the Institute.
- 2Trade Test
Trade test held in person at the Institute.
- 3Interview
Interview for shortlisted candidates; shortlisted candidates are intimated by e-mail about the date, time and mode.
Salary Structure
Rs. 35,000/- per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Register on the IISc temporary positions recruitment portal.
- 2Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload the two-wheeler driving licence in the "Any Other Relevant Certificates" field on the application portal.
- 4Attach certificates in support of age, category, qualification, marks and experience.
- 5Review all details carefully and submit the application online.
- 6Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Two-wheeler driving licence
•Discharge certificate
•Certificates in support of age
•Category
•Qualification
•Marks and experience
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only online and no hardcopy submission is accepted.
- The selection process is held in person at the Institute and no TA/DA is paid for attending it.
- Engagement on contract is subject to medical fitness and carries no claim to service benefits such as PF, pension, seniority or promotion.
- The contract can be terminated at any time by one month's notice from either side.
- No accommodation is provided on the Institute campus.
- Once a candidate has chosen a reserved category, no request for change to another reserved category is entertained, and an Unreserved candidate cannot later change to a reserved category.
- Candidates applying against SC/ST/OBC/EWS vacancies or seeking age relaxation must produce the prescribed certificate at the time of document verification.
Contract Tenure and Increment
Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis, initially for one year and renewable annually up to a maximum of five years based on satisfactory performance and the Institute's requirements. The contract tenure commences from the date of joining. For candidates previously employed at IISc through appointments made by the HR Department, prior service counts towards the maximum permissible tenure of five years. An annual increment of up to 10% is permissible with a maximum of 4 such revisions, subject to the committee's recommendation and approval by the Competent Authority.
Job Description
- Control entry and exit of personnel, visitors and vehicles at designated gates and access points.
- Conduct regular patrols of the campus to prevent unauthorized activities.
- Monitor CCTV systems, alarm systems and other security equipment and promptly report suspicious activities or security breaches.
- Respond promptly to emergencies including fire incidents, medical emergencies, natural disasters, accidents and law and order situations, in coordination with the Security and Fire Fighting Department.
- Assist in crowd management and traffic regulation during Institute events, VIP visits and other special occasions.
- Maintain security logs, incident reports, visitor records and other relevant documentation.
- Operate security equipment, communication devices and other systems provided by the Institute.
- Perform any other security-related duties assigned by the Security Officer or other competent authority.
- Perform duties on shift basis, including night shifts, as assigned.
Essential Competencies
- Must have good physique, communication and interpersonal capabilities.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
EWS Certificate Requirement
A person seeking appointment on the basis of reservation to the EWS category must possess an Income and Asset certificate valid for the year 2026-2027, issued on the basis of income for the financial year 2025-2026 in accordance with Government of India norms.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 2293 2232
Frequently Asked Questions
Can first-batch Agniveers who have not completed four years of engagement apply?
Yes. Combatant Agniveers of the first batch who are yet to complete their four-year period of engagement are eligible to apply.
Can a candidate change the category declared in the application form later?
No. A candidate who applies as Unreserved cannot later request a change to a reserved category, and once a reserved category is chosen no change to another reserved category is entertained.
Is accommodation provided on the IISc campus?
No. No accommodation is provided on the Institute campus during the course of the engagement.
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