IISc Admin Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 34 Vacancies

IISc Bangalore is hiring 34 Administrative Assistants through direct recruitment. If you have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 June 2026 at 11:55 PM. The salary is Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month under Pay Level 5.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Admin Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 34 Posts

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), a centrally funded technical institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. R(HR)/Recruitment-2/2026 dated 29 May 2026. This recruitment is for Group C Administrative Assistant posts at IISc Bangalore. Selection is based only on the Job-oriented Aptitude Test with 100% weightage, so your test performance is the key factor.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Administrative Assistant: 34 posts
• UR: 13 posts
• SC: 5 posts
• ST: 2 posts
• OBC: 9 posts
• EWS: 5 posts
• PwBD: 2 posts included in the total vacancies
• Ex-servicemen: 4 posts included as per rules

PwBD note: IISc has identified one vacancy each for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and disability categories covering autism spectrum disorder (mild), specific learning disability, mental illness, and multiple disabilities as mentioned in the notification.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Minimum marks: You must have at least 50% marks in the qualifying degree.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.

Special Conditions

• Government/PSU/Autonomous body staff: You should upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC), or upload an undertaking that the NOC will be submitted at document verification.
• PwBD certificate: PwBD candidates need a valid disability certificate with at least 40% disability in the prescribed format.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 26 years as on the closing date of online application.
• Age relaxation: Relaxation is available as per Government of India rules for eligible reserved categories, PwBD candidates, and ex-servicemen.
• IISc temporary/project staff: A one-time age relaxation is available up to the length of service for present temporary/project staff who have completed at least 3 years of service at IISc.
• Superannuation: Retirement age for the post is 60 years.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Pay range: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month.
• You will also get usual allowances as admissible under IISc rules for the corresponding pay scale.
• Employees appointed on or after 01 January 2004 are covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Transgender / Women: Rs. 50 processing fee only.
• Other candidates: Rs. 500 total fee, made up of Rs. 450 application fee plus Rs. 50 processing fee.
• Refund: Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted.

Selection Process

The selection is based on the Job-oriented Aptitude Test with 100% weightage. IISc has tentatively scheduled the test for 05 July 2026. If the test is held in multiple sessions, IISc may normalise the scores as per standard norms.

1. Online Application Screening: IISc will screen applications using the information submitted in the online form.
2. Job-oriented Aptitude Test: Shortlisted applicants will be called for the test. IISc will fix the minimum qualifying marks at its discretion.
3. Document Verification: Your uploaded details, category certificate, qualification marks and NOC/undertaking will be checked before final appointment.
4. Medical Fitness: Final appointment is subject to being found medically fit as per IISc requirements.

Exam pattern note: The notification confirms the test date and 100% weightage, but it does not give the number of questions, total marks, subjects, time limit or negative marking.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IISc careers page at iisc.ac.in/careers/regular-positions.
2. Open the Administrative Assistant online application link.
3. Complete Part A registration to get your Registration ID and password.
4. Log in and complete Part B application form for the Administrative Assistant post.
5. Upload educational certificates, marks cards from Class 10 onwards, photo, category certificate, NOC/undertaking and other required documents.
6. Pay the applicable fee online using debit card, credit card or net banking.
7. Submit the form before 18 June 2026 at 11:55 PM and keep a printout for future use.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 29 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 29 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 June 2026, 11:55 PM
• Job-oriented Aptitude Test: 05 July 2026 (tentative)
• Admit Card / Call Letter: To be sent by email to shortlisted applicants

Documents Required

• Class 10 marks card/certificate
• Degree certificate and marks cards showing at least 50% marks
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable
• PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
• Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable
• NOC or undertaking for candidates working in Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies
• Proof for CGPA/GPA to percentage conversion, where applicable

• Handle office files, inward/outward correspondence and routine administrative records
• Prepare letters, notes, reports and data sheets for the assigned section
• Enter and update information in official software systems and registers
• Assist senior staff with recruitment, establishment, accounts or academic administration work
• Maintain document files, certificates, service records and communication logs
• Follow IISc rules, office procedures and timelines for all assigned tasks
• Coordinate with students, staff, departments and external offices for daily administrative work