JNCASR Assistant Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026

JNCASR has released notification for 1 Assistant Administrative Officer post at its campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Candidates with a Master's Degree (55% marks) and a certified course in Computer Applications can apply online. Last date to apply is 31 March 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 56,100 per month under Level 10 of the 7th CPC, plus admissible allowances.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) Assistant Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has invited applications for 1 Assistant Administrative Officer post under the Unreserved (UR) category. JNCASR is a prestigious deemed-to-be university located at Jakkur, Bengaluru, known for its world-class research in science and engineering. You need at least 3-5 years of administrative experience in a government or autonomous body to be eligible for this role. This is a great opportunity for experienced administrative professionals who want to work in a leading research institution.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: You need a Master's Degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognised institute or university.
• Computer Course: You must have completed a certified course in Computer Applications.
• Experience: You need either 5 years of experience at Pay Level 8 (or equivalent) or 3 years at Pay Level 9 (or equivalent) in general administration. This experience must be in a Central or State Government body, autonomous organisation, PSU, university, or recognised research or educational institution.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Management or Law
• Experience in Administrative, Legal, Finance, Stores and Purchase, Establishments, or Public Relations work
• Experience working in an ERP-enabled environment

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (31 March 2026).
• Age Relaxation: Staff members serving regularly at JNCASR are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India norms.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also receive DA, HRA, TA and other admissible allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500 (Application Fee) + Rs. 450 (Processing Fee) = Rs. 950 total
• SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender: Rs. 0 (Application Fee exempted) + Rs. 450 (Processing Fee) = Rs. 450 total
• Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
• Note: Payment gateway charges, if any, must be borne by the candidate. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Computer-Based Online Test: The exam has 100 MCQ questions for 100 marks with a duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). The test is divided into Part A (General Aptitude Test - 40 questions) and Part B (Skill Test - 60 questions). Part B is qualifying in nature and will only be evaluated for candidates who clear Part A. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. The exam will be held in Bengaluru only and question papers will be in English only.
2. Interview: Candidates who qualify the online test will be called for a formal interview. Date and details will be communicated later.

Exam Pattern

Part A - General Aptitude Test (40 Questions, 40 Marks)

• Logical Reasoning: 15 questions (1 mark each)
• Numerical Reasoning: 5 questions (1 mark each)
• Verbal Reasoning: 15 questions (1 mark each)
• General Awareness: 5 questions (1 mark each)

Part B - Skill Test (60 Questions, 60 Marks)

• ERP Proficiency: 10 questions (1 mark each)
• Proficiency in GoI Rules: 50 questions (1 mark each) - covers FR/SR, GFR, Pension rules, Procurement, Income Tax, GST, RTI, CCS CCA rules, CCS Conduct rules

Part B is qualifying only and will be evaluated only if you clear Part A.

How to Apply

1. Go to the JNCASR openings page at www.jncasr.ac.in/openings.
2. Click on the application link for the Assistant Administrative Officer post.
3. Register yourself and fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload all required documents including mark sheets (from Class 10 onwards), experience certificates, caste certificate, and a recent passport-size colour photograph.
5. Pay the application fee and processing fee through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the application and save the acknowledgement for future reference.

For any queries regarding the application, email: recruitment@jncasr.ac.in

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 March 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle recruitment processes, service register maintenance, and APAR management for non-teaching staff members
• Manage timely processing of R&D personnel hiring, project file maintenance, and submission of Utilization Certificates and Statements of Expenditure to funding agencies
• Prepare and submit reports to various Government agencies on time
• Process and dispose of official correspondence including claims, reports, and returns promptly
• Provide data and reports as required by the Competent Authority
• Assist the Administrative Officer in all establishment and administrative matters
• Work with the ERP system for day-to-day administrative operations
• Coordinate staff training programmes and other duties assigned by the Competent Authority