IISER Kolkata Private Secretary Recruitment 2026

IISER Kolkata Private Secretary Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) - Director’s Secretariat, Ministry of Education

Published Source: Official Notification Report an error

Vacancy

1

Salary

₹44,900 - ₹142,400

Job Type

Permanent

Full time

Apply By

21 Oct 2026

About This Job

Apply for Private Secretary at IISER Kolkata. Master’s and experience required. Salary: Rs 44,900-1,42,400. Last date: 21 Oct 2026. Online and post.

IISER Kolkata Private Secretary Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) is recruiting a Private Secretary for the Director’s Secretariat at Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal. This is a regular non-teaching appointment through direct recruitment at an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. The role belongs to the institute’s administrative support system and is classified as Group B.

The Director’s Secretariat is the specific office named in this notice. This context matters when you assess whether the post fits your background: the institute describes work involving senior office correspondence, confidential records, appointments and meeting coordination. IISER Kolkata’s wider institutional focus is education and research in the basic sciences.

Service Conditions and Caveats

  • Probation: Your initial probation lasts 1 year and can be extended if the institute considers it necessary. Confirmation follows satisfactory completion, while service can be ended during probation under the notice’s terms.
  • Service rules: Institute statutes, Government of India orders, service rules and relevant bye-laws govern the appointment. Orders issued by IISER Kolkata from time to time also apply.
  • Accuracy of your application: The details you enter are treated as final. Incorrect information or concealed facts can lead to rejection or termination even if the issue is discovered after joining.
  • Recruitment discretion: The institute can change, restrict or cancel the recruitment exercise. It also reserves the right to leave the advertised post unfilled if circumstances warrant.
  • No assurance from a call letter: An invitation to participate does not guarantee appointment or confirm that every claim in your application has been accepted.
  • Official communication: Keep your email address and mobile number active. Call letters and admit cards will come by email, and recruitment updates will appear on the institute’s website.
  • Fair recruitment: Canvassing or attempting to use outside influence can disqualify you. The institute says it has not appointed agents to represent it in recruitment matters.
  • Disputes: The English notification takes precedence if versions differ. Recruitment disputes fall under courts with jurisdiction over Kolkata.

Application Submission Notes

Your online application also needs a hard-copy submission. Send the downloaded application PDF printout by speed post, registered post or courier to The Dean (Administration), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, Pin 741246.

Mark the envelope “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PRIVATE SECRETARY”. Government and specified public-sector employees must use the proper-channel route or meet the notice’s alternative clearance requirement at the test. The institute will not accept responsibility for postal delays or loss, so allow enough delivery time for the separate hard-copy deadline.

Responsibilities

  • Handle confidential files and senior-level official correspondence.
  • Manage the Director’s appointments and meeting arrangements.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, minutes and official notes.
  • Coordinate VIP references and statutory body matters.
  • Arrange official travel and hospitality.
  • Maintain digital records using office automation systems.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Master’s degree with at least 50% marks and excellent English, computer key depression speed equivalent to 60 words per minute, and a 1-year diploma/proficiency certificate in Computer and Office Applications from a recognised institute. Postgraduate...

Preferred Qualification

English stenography/shorthand at 100 words per minute. Experience as Personal Assistant/Private Secretary to a Director, Dean, Registrar or equivalent senior functionary in an IIT, IISER, NIT, Central University, National Laboratory or other Centrally ...

Required Skills

Excellent English, communication and presentation skills. Working knowledge of e-Office, MS Office, virtual meeting platforms and office automation.

Age Limit

Up to 38 years (as on 21 Oct 2026)

Age Relaxation:

  • Institute employees: No upper age limit for regular, contractual or outsourced institute employees, provided at least 1 year remains before superannuation on the closing date.
  • SC/ST/OBC (NCL) applying for UR post: No category-based age relaxation against the unreserved post.
  • Other applicable categories: As per Government of India norms.

Experience

5.0 - No limit years

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Application Fee

Category Fee
General ₹500.00
SC ₹50.00
ST ₹50.00
PwD ₹50.00

* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges

Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Pay Level 7 under the 7th CPC: Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 monthly basic pay (range derived from the Level 7 pay matrix).

Allowances

Central Government allowances and benefits applicable to employees posted in Kolkata. Medical and LTC benefits follow institute/Government of India norms. New Pension Scheme applies.

Selection Process

  1. 1 Skill Test
  2. 2 Written Exam
  3. 3 Document Verification
  4. 4 Medical Exam

Exam Pattern

Qualifying Skill or Trade Test

The syllabus assigns 50 marks to computer applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You must qualify under the institute’s criteria; these marks do not contribute to final merit.

Written Test

You will take a written test worth 100 marks. Final selection depends on your written-test marks.

  • General Awareness: Current affairs, history, polity, constitution, geography, economy, science and institutions.
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, series, analogies and problem-solving.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, percentages, interest, mensuration, time and work, tables and graphs.
  • English: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure and comprehension.
  • Computer Awareness: Hardware, software, operating systems, office applications, internet, security and networking.
  • Government and Institute Rules: Relevant Government of India rules and IISER statutes and regulations.
  • Domain Knowledge: Subject knowledge and practical skills relevant to the post.

Details not specified: The published syllabus does not state question count, duration, section-wise marks, negative marking, exam language or question format.

Additional Requirements

Typing Test Required (60 WPM)

Computer Knowledge Required

How to Apply

Application Mode: Both

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

Required Documents:

  • Downloaded online application printout
  • Self-attested qualification and relevant supporting certificates
  • Experience certificates stating designation, service dates, duties and pay, on employer letterhead with issue date, signature and stamp
  • Qualification/experience equivalency certification if applicable
  • Pay equivalency certificate for IDA/CDA or other pay scales where applicable
  • University/board certificate converting grade points to percentage where applicable
  • Category/disability proof where applicable
  • Proper-channel application and vigilance certificate, or NOC and vigilance certificate at the skill/written test for specified serving applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Complete your online application by 21 October 2026, 5:30 pm. The hard copy must reach the institute by 31 October 2026, 5:30 pm.

You need a master’s degree with 50%, excellent English, 60 words per minute computer key depression speed and a 1-year computer/office applications diploma or proficiency certificate. You also need 5 years of relevant government experience at Pay Level 6 or above.

Apply through the Samarth portal named in the notice, then send your downloaded application printout and self-attested enclosures to the Dean (Administration), IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, Pin 741246. Mark the envelope for the Private Secretary post.

You pay Rs. 500 in total unless covered by the exemption. SC/ST/PwD, women and ex-servicemen pay only the Rs. 50 registration fee.

After screening, you take a qualifying skill/computer/trade test, followed by a 100-mark written test. Written-test marks determine final merit, subject to the required checks.

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