IIT Palakkad Non-Academic Posts Recruitment 2026

IIT Palakkad has released notification for 3 non-academic posts — Superintending Engineer (Civil), Executive Engineer (Civil), and Junior Hindi Assistant Gr.I. Candidates with M.E/M.Tech, B.E/B.Tech, or Bachelor's in Hindi can apply online. The last date to apply has been extended to 03 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month depending on the post.

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad) Non-Academic Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released Advt. No. IITPKD/R/NF/01/2026 for filling 3 non-academic posts through Direct Recruitment and Deputation. IIT Palakkad is located in Pudussery, Kanjikode West, Palakkad, Kerala. Two posts are for civil engineering professionals (Group A) and one is for a Hindi language specialist (Group C). The Superintending Engineer post can be filled either by direct recruitment or deputation, while the Executive Engineer post is on deputation basis only.

Vacancy Details

All 3 posts are Unreserved (UR). No relaxation is applicable to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for UR vacancies.

Who Can Apply?

Superintending Engineer (Civil) — Direct Recruitment

• Option 1: M.E/M.Tech in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university, plus 8 years of regular service in Group A posts (at least 3 years as Executive Engineer in Pay Matrix Level 11)
• Option 2: B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university, plus 10 years of regular service in Group A posts (at least 3 years as Executive Engineer in Pay Matrix Level 11)

Superintending Engineer (Civil) — Deputation (Short Term Contract)

• Officers from Central/State Governments, Institutes of National Importance, Universities, or Government laboratories/PSUs holding analogous posts and possessing the essential educational qualification

Executive Engineer (Civil) — Deputation Only

• Officers from Central/State Governments, Institutes of National Importance, Universities, or Government laboratories/PSUs
• Must hold analogous post and possess B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 8 years of experience as Assistant Executive Engineer in Pay Matrix Level 10 (Pre-revised PB-3: GP 5400)

Junior Hindi Assistant Gr.I — Direct Recruitment

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination at Degree level, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant translation experience (Hindi to English and vice versa) in any University/Government/Government organization

All qualifications must be from a recognized University/Institution. Mark sheets and experience certificates must be uploaded in the application portal.

Age Limit

• Superintending Engineer (Civil): Maximum 50 years (Direct Recruitment) / 56 years (Deputation)
• Executive Engineer (Civil): Maximum 56 years (Deputation)
• Junior Hindi Assistant Gr.I: Maximum 32 years
• Age as on: Closing date of online application — 13 April 2026 (original closing date used for age calculation)
• Age Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India norms

Salary

• Superintending Engineer (Civil): Pay Level 12 — Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month
• Executive Engineer (Civil): Pay Level 11 — Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month
• Junior Hindi Assistant Gr.I: Pay Level 5 — Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules

Application Fee

• Group A posts (Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer): Rs. 1,000
• Group B and C posts (Junior Hindi Assistant Gr.I): Rs. 500
• SC / ST / PwD / Women candidates: No fee (exempted)
• Payment mode: Online through the application portal
• Fee once paid will not be refunded

Selection Process

Selection will be based on the following process:

1. Shortlisting: The Scrutiny/Shortlisting Committee may adopt additional or higher criteria if the number of applications is high
2. Test/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process and subsequent stages as per the Committee's decision
3. Document Verification: Original documents and certificates will be verified

The mode of selection for each post will be published on the Recruitment Website of IIT Palakkad. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the information they provide in their online application. All communication will be through electronic media and the recruitment website only.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Palakkad Staff Recruitment Portal at joinus.iitpkd.ac.in
2. Register yourself on the portal
3. Fill in the online application form carefully
4. Upload your mark sheets, degree certificates, and experience certificates (mandatory)
5. Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway
6. Submit the application before the deadline

Hard copies of the online application do not need to be submitted at this stage. You must be a citizen of India. Regular posts will have a probation period of one year.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 12 March 2026 (from 17:00 hrs)
• Last Date to Apply Online (Extended): 03 May 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
• Age Reckoned As On: 13 April 2026

• Oversee planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects on the IIT Palakkad campus
• Manage construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, and infrastructure facilities
• Prepare estimates, technical specifications, and tender documents for civil works
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Handle Hindi-to-English and English-to-Hindi translation of official documents and correspondence
• Assist in implementing the Official Language Policy of the Government of India
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and government agencies for project approvals