IISER Kolkata Assistant Registrar Recruitment 2026

IISER Kolkata is hiring 1 Assistant Registrar (Group A) on a direct recruitment basis for its Internal Audit Section. If you have a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks and the required administrative experience, you can apply online. The post is in Pay Level-10 with a starting salary of around Rs. 56,100 per month. The last date to apply online is 22 June 2026 and the upper age limit is 40 years.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) Assistant Registrar Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released notification (Advt. No. IISER-K/Admn./NT-01/2026) for 1 Assistant Registrar post on direct recruitment basis. This is a Group A position for the Internal Audit Section, ideal for experienced administrative or accounts officers from government and educational institutions. The post is permanent with a one-year probation period.

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade where the grading system is followed) from a recognised university.
• Experience: Five years of experience in Pay Level-7 or above, OR 7 years at Pay Level-6 or above, as Superintendent / Section Officer / Private Secretary or equivalent in handling Administrative / Finance & Accounting / Academic / Legal / Statutory / Audit / Stores & Purchase / Establishment matters in Central or State Government, government-funded educational institutes, universities or comparable research establishments.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.

Desirable: Experience in internal audit, finance, accounts, budgeting and statutory compliance, plus knowledge of GoI financial rules (GFR, FR&SR, CCS Rules), e-Office, ERP/SAMARTH/PFMS and CAG/internal/statutory audits. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 40 years as on the closing date of the online application (22 June 2026).
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC candidates get relaxation as per Government of India norms, only against reserved vacancies. No age relaxation is available to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against this Unreserved post.
• PwBD candidates with minimum 40% disability (One Arm, One Leg, Blind, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired) are eligible to apply.

Salary

• Pay Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix - starting around Rs. 56,100 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as admissible to Central Government employees posted in Kolkata.
• The post is covered under the New Pension Scheme with Medical, LTC and other benefits as per Institute/GoI norms.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,000 (Rs. 950 application fee + Rs. 50 registration fee).
• SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-servicemen: Rs. 50 (only the registration fee; the Rs. 950 application fee is waived).
• Payment mode: Online through the payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection is based on the following:

1. Shortlisting: The Institute screens applications based on qualification and experience. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee a call. Where applications are large, the Institute may shortlist using higher qualifications/experience.
2. Interview / Written Test / Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates are called for the interview or any other selection process decided by the Institute.
3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Final selection is subject to verification of documents, character & antecedents and medical fitness.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IISER Kolkata online application portal at iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload your documents, testimonials and photo.
4. Pay the fee online and submit before 22 June 2026 (5:30 pm).
5. Download and print the submitted form.
6. Send the printed form with self-attested copies of all testimonials to The Dean (Administration), IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia - 741246 by 07 July 2026. Superscribe the envelope as 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (NT-01)'.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 June 2026 (up to 5:30 pm)
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: 07 July 2026 (up to 5:30 pm)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle internal audit, finance and accounts work of the Institute
• Prepare budgets and ensure statutory compliance under GoI financial rules
• Maintain records as per GFR, FR&SR and CCS Rules
• Work on e-Office, ERP/SAMARTH and PFMS systems
• Prepare replies to CAG, internal and statutory audit queries
• Assist senior officers in administrative and establishment matters
• Draft official letters, notes and reports with accuracy