IUAC Senior Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026

IUAC Senior Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026

Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) - University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Government of India

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Vacancy

1

Salary

₹78,800 - ₹209,200

Job Type

Permanent

Full time

Apply By

05 Oct 2026

About This Job

Apply for Senior Administrative Officer in IUAC. Master's with experience eligible. Salary: Rs 78,800-2,09,200. Last date: 5 Oct 2026. Apply online.

IUAC Senior Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) is recruiting a Senior Administrative Officer through direct recruitment at its New Delhi centre. IUAC is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

This Group A administrative role is covered by Advertisement 11/2026 and forms part of the centre's regular recruitment rather than a project engagement. The notice places particular emphasis on the relevance of your background in higher education, research establishments or institutional administration.

Service Conditions and Caveats

  • Location of recruitment activities: The centre will hold its recruitment activities in Delhi or New Delhi. Keep this location in mind when deciding whether you can attend if called.
  • Shortlisting discretion: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that IUAC will call you. The centre may limit the number of applicants considered by looking at qualifications and the level and relevance of experience beyond the stated minimum.
  • Final submission: Once you send your online application, you cannot alter or resubmit it. IUAC will not accept requests to change the information entered after successful submission.
  • Readable uploads: You are responsible for making sure that uploaded scans are clear. Incomplete applications, missing supporting material and unreadable files can lead to rejection; the centre will not enter into interim correspondence about missing material.
  • Applicants already in public employment: If you work for a government department, PSU, government autonomous institution or government undertaking, you must apply through the proper channel. The notice's employer-clearance requirements also apply when you are called.
  • Communication: IUAC will use your registered email address and its recruitment portal for recruitment messages. It will not send separate call letters by post, so keep your contact information accurate and check those channels regularly.
  • Provisional appointment: An appointment remains subject to checks on your background and the information you provide. False records or suppressed information can lead to cancellation or termination, and an unsatisfactory police report can also affect the appointment.
  • Conduct: Attempts to influence recruitment officials or canvass for the post can disqualify you. Keep any correspondence within the routes and purposes described by the centre.
  • Changes to the recruitment: IUAC may revise, reschedule, suspend or cancel the process. It will publish any addendum or corrigendum on its own website, so check for updates before relying on an earlier version of the notice.

Application Submission Notes

Do not post a hard copy to IUAC. Keep a printout of your completed online application and bring it when the centre calls you; the notice distinguishes this later use from sending a paper application now.

For a technical or payment problem, write to recruitment.iuac@gmail.com. This contact is for those issues, and the centre says it will not answer such queries sent to other email addresses.

Responsibilities

  • Manage administrative work in the centre's academic and research setting.
  • Coordinate administrative matters with academic and support units.
  • Prepare official correspondence, reports and administrative records.
  • Monitor office processes for compliance with institutional rules.
  • Organize records needed for administrative decisions and reviews.
  • Use computer applications to manage office information and reporting.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade B in the UGC seven-point scale, together with one of the experience routes stated in the notice.

Preferred Qualification

Proficiency in a variety of computer applications is desirable.

Age Limit

Up to 45 years (as on 05 Oct 2026)

Age Relaxation:

  • Employees of Central or State Government, autonomous bodies, universities or research institutes: 5 years

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Application Fee

Category Fee
General ₹1,000.00
SC ₹500.00
ST ₹500.00
PwD ₹500.00

* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges

Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

7th CPC Pay Level 12: Rs. 78,800-2,09,200 per month

Allowances

Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, along with Leave Travel Concession and medical reimbursement under IUAC rules.

Selection Process

  1. 1 Interview
  2. 2 Document Verification
  3. 3 Medical Exam

How to Apply

Application Mode: Online

Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.

Required Documents:

  • Educational certificates from secondary school through postgraduate study in chronological order
  • All year or semester mark sheets for the prescribed minimum qualification
  • Birth certificate or matriculation/high-school certificate as proof of date of birth
  • Valid SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable
  • Experience certificates from latest to earliest employment on the employer's letterhead, with issue date, name, designation, exact work periods, duties, and the administrative authority's signature and seal
  • Photograph no more than one month old and signature in JPEG, JPG or PNG format
  • One valid photo ID: Aadhaar, passport, PAN Card, voter ID or driving licence
  • UDID or competent-authority disability proof stating the disability percentage, where applicable
  • Application printout for document verification or interview
  • No Objection Certificate and vigilance clearance for applicants in government, PSU or government autonomous employment
  • Any other relevant supporting documents; appointment letters, pay slips, promotion or transfer orders, unsigned experience certificates, self-employment certificates and PPOs are not accepted as valid experience proof

Frequently Asked Questions

You must complete your online application by 5 October 2026 at 17:00 hours.

You need a master's degree with 55% marks or equivalent grade B in the UGC seven-point scale. The experience routes cover five years as an Assistant Professor at Academic Pay Level 10 or above with education-administration work, comparable experience in research or higher education, or five years as an Assistant Registrar or in an equivalent administrative post.

Apply through the online portal linked to Advertisement 11/2026 on IUAC's vacancies page and upload the required supporting records. Keep a printout for when you are called; do not send a hard copy to the centre.

The post carries Pay Level 12, Rs. 78,800-2,09,200 per month. You also receive the allowances and benefits available under IUAC rules.

The online fee is Rs. 1,000, reduced to Rs. 500 for SC/ST, PwD and women applicants. Your payment is non-refundable.

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