IBM Assistant Stores Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Indian Bureau of Mines, under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is filling 1 post of Assistant Stores Officer at its headquarters in Nagpur on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. The post sits in Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) as per the 7th CPC pay matrix. The deadline is within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (notice dated 22.04.2026, circulated 24.04.2026). Applications must be sent through proper channel.

IBM Assistant Stores Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

This vacancy circular (No. A-32014/1/2023-Rectt.) is signed by the Suptdg. Mining Geologist and Head of Office, Shri Prashant S. Hegde, on 22 April 2026. The Assistant Stores Officer is overall responsible for receipts, issue, storage, maintenance, accounting and security of stores at IBM Nagpur, plus procurement through GeM, CPP and other government e-portals. The candidate gets an initial deputation period of 3 years, extendable based on departmental requirement.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant Stores Officer: 1 post
• Pay Level: Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)
• Mode: Deputation including short-term contract
• Location: Indian Bureau of Mines, Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 001

Who Can Apply?

Service Eligibility

• You must be currently serving in Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administration, Public Sector Undertaking, statutory or autonomous body, University or recognised research institution.
• Must hold an analogous post on regular basis in your parent cadre, OR have 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) or equivalent.

Educational Qualification (Option 1)

• Master's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or Institute.
• 1 year of experience in indenting, purchase of technical stores or stores accounts in any Government / PSU / University / Bank / Stock Exchange listed company.

Educational Qualification (Option 2)

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or Institute.
• Diploma in Materials Management / Warehousing Management / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Procurement from a recognised University or Institute.
• 2 years of experience in indenting, purchase of technical stores or stores accounts in similar organisations.

Other Conditions

• Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.
• Period of deputation in another ex-cadre post immediately preceding shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years on the closing date of receipt of application.
• This applies to deputation appointments under DOPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17-06-2010.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Pay Range: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month basic.
• You also draw standard DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as admissible to Central Government employees.
• Deputation allowance is granted as per DOPT rules.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this deputation post.
• Applications are forwarded through the parent cadre / department only.

Selection Process

1. Application Forwarding: Your present employer must forward the bio-data through proper channel along with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
2. Document Verification: Confidential Reports / Dossiers for the preceding 5 years and an Integrity Certificate for the preceding 10 years are reviewed.
3. Departmental Selection Committee (DSC): Shortlists candidates based on service record and eligibility.
4. Interview: Suitable candidates are called for an interview at IBM Nagpur.
5. There is no written exam — selection is based on service record and interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-I) from the IBM website at ibm.gov.in.
2. Fill in the bio-data in triplicate with all required service and qualification details.
3. Attach up-to-date Confidential Reports / Dossiers for the preceding 5 years duly attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above.
4. Get Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance and No Penalty Certificate for the preceding 10 years from your employer.
5. Forward the complete application through proper channel to: The Suptdg. Mining Geologist and Head of Office (HOO), 4th Floor, Indian Bureau of Mines, Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 001.
6. Application must reach within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Advance copies and applications without all enclosures will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 April 2026 (Circular No. A-32014/1/2023-Rectt.)
• Employment News Publication: 24 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: Within 60 days from Employment News publication (approximately 23 June 2026)
• Mode of Submission: Offline through proper channel

• Handle all receipts, issue, storage, maintenance and accounting of stores at IBM Nagpur.
• Maintain security of the stores and physical inventory.
• Place orders against GeM contracts and local purchases to meet day-by-day division requirements.
• Arrange disposal of unserviceable stores after survey reports and write-off sanction by competent authority.
• Carry out procurement through e-portals like GeM and CPP for smooth office functioning.
• Prepare draft replies to Ministry references, parliamentary questions and policy queries on procurement.
• Assist senior officers in stores audit, vendor management and procurement compliance.