Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, is hiring for a non-faculty position of Scientific Officer (Veterinary) on a purely contractual basis. There is one vacancy for this role. The selected veterinarian will supervise the day-to-day administration of the institute's animal facility, including animal health checks, training of staff and students in experimental procedures, and facilitation of IAEC meetings.
IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2026 - Scientific Officer (Veterinary) Posts
Posted 03 Oct 2026Updated 03 Oct 2026IITJ/OR(NF)/2026-27/66
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1
Last Date
21 Oct
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Last date 21 Oct 2026 · 3 days left
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About IIT Jodhpur Scientific Officer (Veterinary) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
- Advertisement No.
- IITJ/OR(NF)/2026-27/66
- Post Name
- Scientific Officer (Veterinary)
- Job Location
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible Indian National)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 05 years of experience in the specialized area
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 1,15,000/- to 1,30,000/- per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable up to a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Scientific Officer (Veterinary)
1
UR 1
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (Veterinary) | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Scientific Officer (Veterinary) - Qualification and Experience
Master's Degree in Veterinary. 05 years of experience in the specialized area. Desirable: Experience in handling advanced scientific equipment & systems, Veterinary/Animal handling, breeding etc. and related materials and systems; demonstrated ability of writing scientific documents/reports.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Officer (Veterinary) - Qualification and Experience | Master's Degree in Veterinary. 05 years of experience in the specialized area. Desirable: Experience in handling advanced scientific equipment & systems, Veterinary/Animal handling, breeding etc. and related materials and systems; demonstrated ability of writing scientific documents/reports. |
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years as on the closing date of application
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
If a large number of applications are received, the Institute may shortlist candidates by adopting appropriate criteria.
- 2Test/Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear for a test or interview; no TA/DA is paid for attending.
- 3Document Verification
Candidates who clear document verification are considered for final selection.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1,15,000/- to 1,30,000/- per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the IIT Jodhpur recruitment portal at erponline.iitj.ac.in on or before 21.10.2026.
- 2Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Attach all required documents, including photograph, signature and certificates, in the prescribed format.
- 4Complete the application and freeze it, since only completed applications will be considered.
- 5Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Details
- The post is purely contractual and temporary.
- Selected candidates have no claim for regular appointment or absorption in the Institute and are not entitled to privileges or benefits available to regular employees.
- Accommodation at the IIT Jodhpur campus is subject to availability.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the test or interview.
- Eligibility with respect to age, qualification and experience is determined as on the last date of submission of the application.
- The Institute reserves the right to relax the prescribed age, qualifications and/or experience in exceptional cases, and to increase or decrease the number of vacancies or not fill the post.
Job Description
- Overall supervision and day-to-day administration of the animal facility
- Examine animals regularly to assess health, record hygiene, diagnose health problems and implement CPCSEA guidelines
- Anesthetize animals for experimental procedures
- Train staff and students in animal housing procedures, breeding strategies and hygiene maintenance
- Train staff and students for IV, IP, SC injections, intubation and experimental procedures including minor survival surgeries, blood collection and tissue harvest
- Supervise BSL-2 experiments with faculty, staff and students
- Facilitate IAEC meetings and report to the Chairman, IAEC on the overall performance of the facility
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0291 280 1091
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