IISER Kolkata Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

IISER Kolkata is hiring 9 Group A non-teaching posts including Librarian, Superintendent Engineer, Deputy Librarian, Deputy Registrar, Executive Engineer, Assistant Registrar, Assistant Executive Engineer and Sports Officer. If you have a Master's degree, B.E./B.Tech, library science qualification, sports qualification or the required administrative experience, you can apply online and then send the hard copy. The last date to submit the online form is 6 July 2026, and the hard copy must reach IISER Kolkata by 21 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month across Pay Level 10 to Pay Level 14.

IISER Kolkata Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 - 9 Posts

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, released Advertisement No. IISER-K/Admn./NT-02/2026 dated 6 June 2026. The notice covers 8 direct recruitment posts and 1 Deputy Registrar post on deputation under one application window. This is a strong opportunity for experienced library, engineering, administration and sports professionals who want a central government institute role in West Bengal.

Vacancy Details

Reservation note: The Deputy Librarian direct post is reserved for eligible PwBD applicants, and the Assistant Registrar direct post is reserved for OBC.

Who Can Apply?

Library Posts

• Librarian: Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with at least 55%, Ph.D. in the library/information field, evidence of ICT-based library services, and 10 years as Deputy Librarian at the required level.
• Deputy Librarian: Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with at least 55%, Ph.D., evidence of innovative library services, and 8 years as Assistant Librarian at the required level.

Engineering Posts

• Superintendent Engineer: First class B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering plus senior engineering service experience in government, PSU, university or institute projects.
• Executive Engineer: First class Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering with 10 years as Assistant Engineer or 5 years as Assistant Executive Engineer in building/project work.
• Assistant Executive Engineer: First class Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering with 5 years relevant Assistant Engineer experience.

Administration and Sports Posts

• Deputy Registrar: Master's degree with at least 55% marks and 5 years administrative experience as Assistant Registrar or equivalent.
• Assistant Registrar: Master's degree with at least 55% and experience in administration, finance, academic, legal, audit, stores, purchase or establishment work.
• Sports Officer: Master's degree in Physical Education and Sports / Sports Science with first class and UGC-approved national test, or a coaching diploma from NIS/equivalent institute, plus sports administration and performance experience.

Age Limit

• 56 years: Librarian and Superintendent Engineer.
• 50 years: Deputy Librarian, Deputy Registrar, Executive Engineer and Deputy Registrar on deputation.
• 40 years: Assistant Registrar, Assistant Executive Engineer and Sports Officer.
• Reference Date: Age, eligibility and experience are counted on the closing date of online application, 6 July 2026.
• Relaxation: Institute employees get no upper age limit if at least one year of service remains. SC/ST/OBC relaxation applies as per Government of India rules only where applicable.

Salary

• Pay Level 14: Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month for Librarian.
• Pay Level 13: Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month for Superintendent Engineer.
• Pay Level 12: Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month for Deputy Librarian and Deputy Registrar.
• Pay Level 11: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month for Executive Engineer.
• Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month for Assistant Registrar, Assistant Executive Engineer and Sports Officer.
• Benefits: Posts carry central government allowances and benefits admissible to employees posted in Kolkata, including medical, LTC and NPS coverage as per rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS and other non-exempt applicants: Rs. 1,000 per post.
• SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 50 registration fee only; the Rs. 950 application fee is exempted.
• Payment Mode: Online payment gateway.
• If you apply for more than one post, submit a separate application and fee for each post.

Selection Process

IISER Kolkata will screen applications and can conduct a written test, skill test, interview, personal discussion or other selection process depending on the post and number of applications.

1. Application Screening: The institute checks qualification, age, experience, reservation documents and submitted data.
2. Shortlisting: If applications are high, IISER may shortlist candidates using higher qualification and relevant experience.
3. Written / Skill Test / Interview: The institute may use one or more selection stages, including interview or personal discussion.
4. Sports Fitness Test: Sports Officer applicants must qualify the physical fitness test as per applicable UGC regulations.
5. Document and Medical Verification: Final appointment depends on document verification, character verification and medical fitness.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IISER Kolkata application portal at iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in.
2. Register/login and fill the online application for the selected post.
3. Upload certificates, testimonials and other required documents.
4. Pay the applicable fee through the payment gateway.
5. Submit the online form before 6 July 2026, 5:30 pm.
6. Print the submitted application and send the hard copy with self-attested documents by speed post, registered post or courier.
7. The hard copy must reach The Dean (Administration), IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, Pin - 741246 by 21 July 2026, 5:30 pm.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 6 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 6 July 2026, 5:30 pm
• Last Date for Hard Copy: 21 July 2026, 5:30 pm
• Selection Date: To be announced on the IISER Kolkata website

• Handle academic, administrative, library, engineering or sports functions for the assigned post
• Manage records, reports, approvals and official communication as per institute rules
• Coordinate with faculty, students, staff, vendors and government bodies when required
• Supervise teams, services, facilities, projects or events linked to the post
• Prepare notes, files, compliance records and progress updates for senior officers
• Follow IISER Kolkata, Government of India and statutory rules in daily work
• Support selection, verification, audit and reporting processes whenever assigned