IISER Kolkata, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced recruitment for non-teaching positions at its Mohanpur campus in West Bengal. A total of 17 vacancies are on offer across seven posts, including Senior Superintendent, Counsellor, Junior Engineer (Civil), Nursing Assistant, Junior Office Assistant, Junior Assistant and Attendant. The openings span Group B and Group C roles in the institute's administration and support services.
IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 - Junior Assistant, Junior Engineer and Other Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026
Total Vacancies
17
Last Date
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Last date 19 Oct 2026 · 1 day left
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About IISER Kolkata Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
- Advertisement No.
- IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026
- Post Name
- Senior Superintendent, Counsellor and 5 more
- Job Location
- Mohanpur, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Registration with the Indian Nursing Council or a State Nursing Council (Nursing Assistant)
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Superintendent
1
UR 1
Counsellor
1
UR 1
Junior Engineer (Civil)
1
OBC 1
Nursing Assistant
1
UR 1
Jr. Office Assistant (MS)
2
UR 2
Jr. Assistant (MS)
10
UR 4OBC 2SC 3EWS 1
Attendant
1
UR 1
Total17
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Counsellor | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Nursing Assistant | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Attendant | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Superintendent1 post
- Qualification
- Master's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or its equivalent grade.
- Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in Pay Level-6 or above as Junior Superintendent or equivalent post in handling Administrative/Finance & Accounting/Academic/Legal/Statutory/Audit/Stores & Purchase/Establishment matters in Central/State Government/Central/State funded Educational Institutes/Govt. Universities/Comparable Research Establishment and other Institution of Higher Education.
- Age Limit
- 38 years
Counsellor1 post
- Qualification
- Master's Degree (with 50%) in Psychology (Clinical or Counselling) or Social Work (Medical & Psychiatric) with practical experience.
- Experience
- 5 years' experience in counselling students with regard to their academic and psychosocial and emotional issues in any reputed academic Institute or a reputed organization.
- Age Limit
- 40 years
Junior Engineer (Civil)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with first class from a recognized University/Institute; OR Diploma in Civil Engineering first class from a recognized University/Institute.
- Experience
- At least 5 years of field experience in civil works of construction/maintenance of building projects for degree holders, or at least 8 years for diploma holders, preferably in organizations/firms dealing with works as per CPWD/PWD/Govt. norms.
- Age Limit
- 35 years
- Note
- Experience in organizations or firms undertaking work according to CPWD, PWD or other government norms is preferred.
Nursing Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- B.Sc. (Nursing) (4-year course) from a recognized Institute/University. Must be registered with the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council.
- Experience
- 5 years clinical experience in minimum 50 bedded hospital organizations in Central Govt./State Govt./Recognized Private Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Pharmacies etc.
- Age Limit
- 33 years
Jr. Office Assistant (MS)2 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree with 50% in any discipline with excellent computer proficiency in Office Applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
- Experience
- 4 years relevant experience in the office environment.
- Age Limit
- 33 years
Jr. Assistant (MS)10 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree with 50% of marks in any discipline with excellent computer proficiency in Office Applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.
- Experience
- 3 years of relevant experience in office practices/hospitality and catering services.
- Age Limit
- 30 years
- Note
- Out of the 10 vacancies, 1 position is reserved for Ex-Servicemen and 1 position is reserved for PwBD candidates (Blind or Low Vision).
Attendant1 post
- Qualification
- Matriculation or three years Diploma from a recognized University/Institute in a relevant field.
- Experience
- 3 years of relevant experience in a laboratory/Academic/Research/Establishments of National/International Repute in handling scientific equipment related to the laboratories of Biological Sciences/Veterinary Sciences/Chemistry/Physics/Earth & Environmental Sciences/Computer Sciences/Electrical Engineering/Data Sciences/Chemical Engineering/Chemical Effluents treatment labs, Virtual classroom/Computer Networking and IT/E-Classroom/Audio Visual equipment/CCTV Networking/Cooking, catering etc.
- Age Limit
- 32 years
Age Limit
Upper age limit varies by post: Senior Superintendent 38 years, Counsellor 40 years, Junior Engineer (Civil) 35 years, Nursing Assistant 33 years, Jr. Office Assistant (MS) 33 years, Jr. Assistant (MS) 30 years, Attendant 32 years. Lower age limit is not specified.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation as per Government of India norms. SC/ST/OBC candidates get relaxation only against vacancies reserved for their category; no relaxation for reserved-category candidates applying against an unreserved post. No upper age limit for IISER Kolkata employees (regular, contractual or outsourced), provided at least one year of service remains on the last date of application.
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 500 (Rs. 450 application fee + Rs. 50 registration fee)
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender
Rs. 50 (registration fee only)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting of Online Applications
An Institute-level Scrutiny Committee screens applications and may shortlist candidates on qualifications, relevant experience and other prescribed criteria if a large number of applications is received.
- 2Computer Skill Test / Trade Test
Qualifying in nature; marks are not carried forward to the written test. The Institute may conduct the tests separately or in a combined manner.
- 3Written Test
100 marks, with Part A (General) 50 marks and Part B (Specialization) 50 marks; final selection depends on the merit of marks obtained in this test.
- 4Document Verification
Original certificates are verified.
- 5Medical Fitness and Verification of Character and Antecedents
Appointment is subject to medical fitness as per IISER Kolkata standards and verification of character and antecedents.
Exam Pattern
Part A - General
50 marks
Part B - Specialization
50 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A - General | — | 50 | — |
| Part B - Specialization | — | 50 | — |
Salary Structure
Allowances and benefits as admissible to Central Government employees posted in Kolkata; covered under the New Pension Scheme with Medical, LTC and other benefits as per Institute/GoI norms.
Senior Superintendent
Pay: Pay Level-7 (7th CPC)
Counsellor
Pay: Pay Level-7 (7th CPC)
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Pay: Pay Level-6 (7th CPC)
Nursing Assistant
Pay: Pay Level-5 (7th CPC)
Jr. Office Assistant (MS)
Pay: Pay Level-4 (7th CPC)
Jr. Assistant (MS)
Pay: Pay Level-3 (7th CPC)
Attendant
Pay: Pay Level-1 (7th CPC)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | Pay Level-7 (7th CPC) |
| Counsellor | Pay Level-7 (7th CPC) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Pay Level-6 (7th CPC) |
| Nursing Assistant | Pay Level-5 (7th CPC) |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | Pay Level-4 (7th CPC) |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | Pay Level-3 (7th CPC) |
| Attendant | Pay Level-1 (7th CPC) |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the IISER Kolkata recruitment portal at iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in using an active email address and mobile number
- 2Log in and select the non-teaching post being applied for
- 3Fill in personal, educational, experience and category details
- 4Upload the required certificates and supporting documents
- 5Pay the application and registration fee through the online payment gateway
- 6Submit the online application before the closing date
- 7Download and print the PDF of the submitted application
- 8Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates, testimonials and enclosures
- 9Superscribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ...'
- 10Send the hard copy by speed post, registered post or courier to The Dean (Administration), IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, West Bengal 741246
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printed PDF of the submitted online application
•Recent photograph and signature
•Proof of date of birth
•Educational qualification certificates
•Semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets
•Experience certificates in the prescribed format
•SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate where applicable
•PwBD certificate where applicable
•Ex-Servicemen certificate where applicable
•Fee payment receipt
•Equivalence certificate for qualifications or pay levels where applicable
•No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Certificate for candidates in government service where applicable
Important Details
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Appointment is on probation for one year, extendable as deemed necessary, and services may be terminated during probation without assigning any reason.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and pay the fee for each post.
- Part-time experience is not counted, and contractual, temporary or outsourced experience is not counted where experience in a specified pay level is required.
- Candidates working in Central or State Government organizations, autonomous bodies, PSUs or government-funded research agencies must send the printout through proper channel and produce an NOC and Vigilance Certificate at the skill test or written test.
- OBC (NCL) candidates must produce a certificate in the Government of India format issued after 01.04.2026, and EWS candidates an Income and Asset Certificate valid for financial year 2026-2027 based on income for 2025-2026.
- All call letters and admit cards will be sent by email.
- The panel of recommendations remains valid for one year from the date of approval of the Competent Authority.
PwBD Suitability and Physical Requirements
Senior Superintendent
Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication
Categories of Disabled Suitable: One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Blind, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired
Counsellor
Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Hearing, Communication
Categories of Disabled Suitable: One Arm, One Leg, Low Vision
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Reading & Writing, Manipulation with Finger, Seeing, Hearing
Categories of Disabled Suitable: One Leg
Nursing Assistant
Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Hearing, Communication
Categories of Disabled Suitable: One Leg
Jr. Office Assistant (MS)
Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication
Categories of Disabled Suitable: One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Blind, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired
Jr. Assistant (MS)
Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication
Categories of Disabled Suitable: One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Blind, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired
Attendant
Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication
Categories of Disabled Suitable: One Arm, One Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired
| Post | Physical Requirements | Categories of Disabled Suitable |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication | One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Blind, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired |
| Counsellor | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Hearing, Communication | One Arm, One Leg, Low Vision |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Reading & Writing, Manipulation with Finger, Seeing, Hearing | One Leg |
| Nursing Assistant | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Hearing, Communication | One Leg |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication | One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Blind, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication | One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Blind, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired |
| Attendant | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by fingers, Seeing, Reading and Writing, Communication | One Arm, One Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired |
PwBD Categories
- Blindness and low vision
- Deaf and hard of hearing
- Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
- Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
- Multiple disabilities from amongst the above including deaf-blindness
Qualification and Experience Conditions
- Qualifications must be from recognised Universities or Institutions
- Equivalence certificate must be produced where a qualification or experience is claimed as equivalent
- Candidates in IDA/CDA or other pay scales must upload equivalency certification as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Candidates with CGPA/DGPA/SGPA/FGPA grades must state the percentage equivalent with certification from their Board or University
- Post-graduation of minimum two years duration and undergraduate degree of minimum three years duration are considered
- Experience certificates must state designation, period of service, nature of work and pay, on the organisation's letterhead with the issuing authority's name, designation, signature and stamp
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. A separate application and the applicable fee must be submitted for each post.
Are the Computer Skill Test and Trade Test counted in the final merit?
No. These tests are qualifying in nature and their marks are not carried forward to the written test.
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