Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) has released Advertisement No. IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026 dated 19 September 2026 for direct recruitment to 17 non-teaching posts. The vacancies cover Senior Superintendent, Counsellor, Junior Engineer (Civil), Nursing Assistant, Junior Office Assistant (MS), Junior Assistant (MS) and Attendant positions.
The online application process begins on 19 September 2026 and the last date to apply online is 19 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM. Candidates must also send the printed application and supporting documents so that they reach IISER Kolkata by 29 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM. The recruitment is for the IISER Kolkata campus at Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal.
IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. | IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026 |
| Notification Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Job Type | Non-Teaching – Group B & Group C |
| Application Mode | Online + Hard Copy |
| Online Last Date | 19 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 29 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Job Location | Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal |
IISER Kolkata Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | 1 | Level 7 |
| Counsellor | 1 | Level 7 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 1 | Level 6 |
| Nursing Assistant | 1 | Level 5 |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | 2 | Level 4 |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | 10 | Level 3 |
| Attendant | 1 | Level 1 |
| Total | 17 | — |
Educational Qualification & Experience
Senior Superintendent
Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks/equivalent grade, along with the prescribed five years of relevant experience in Pay Level 6 or above as Junior Superintendent or an equivalent post. Experience should be in areas such as administration, finance and accounts, academic, legal, statutory, audit, stores and purchase or establishment matters.
Counsellor
Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or Social Work with Medical and Psychiatric specialization, along with five years of relevant counselling experience.
Junior Engineer (Civil)
First-class Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least five years of relevant field experience, or first-class Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least eight years of relevant field experience. Experience related to construction or maintenance of building projects is required.
Nursing Assistant
Four-year B.Sc. Nursing degree and registration with the Indian Nursing Council or a State Nursing Council, along with five years of clinical experience in a hospital having at least 50 beds.
Jr. Office Assistant (MS)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks, excellent computer proficiency in office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and four years of relevant office experience.
Jr. Assistant (MS)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks, excellent computer proficiency and three years of relevant experience in office practices, hospitality or catering services.
Attendant
Matriculation or a three-year diploma in a relevant field, with three years of relevant experience in a laboratory, academic or research establishment or other prescribed area.
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | 38 years |
| Counsellor | 40 years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 35 years |
| Nursing Assistant | 33 years |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | 33 years |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | 30 years |
| Attendant | 32 years |
Government of India age-relaxation rules apply to eligible reserved categories. Candidates should refer to the notification for the exact category-wise provisions.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Counsellor | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Nursing Assistant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Attendant | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Allowances and other benefits will be admissible according to applicable Central Government/IISER Kolkata rules.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹450 application fee + ₹50 registration fee)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender: ₹50 registration fee only
The applicable fee must be paid online. Fees are non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny/shortlisting of applications
- Computer Skill Test and/or Trade Test, wherever applicable
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical fitness and verification of character and antecedents
The skill/trade test is qualifying in nature. The written examination carries 100 marks, with General and Specialization sections. Final selection is based on the prescribed recruitment rules and written-test merit after completion of the required stages.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 19 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 29 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
How to Apply for IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IISER Kolkata recruitment portal.
- Open Advertisement No. IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026.
- Register and select the appropriate non-teaching post.
- Enter personal, educational, experience and category details carefully.
- Upload the required certificates, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the online application before 19 October 2026, 5:30 PM.
- Download and print the submitted application.
- Attach the required self-attested documents.
- Send the complete hard-copy application by Speed Post, Registered Post or courier so that it reaches IISER Kolkata by 29 October 2026, 5:30 PM.
Documents Required
- Printed online application
- Recent photograph and signature
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Experience certificates
- Category certificate, where applicable
- PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates, where applicable
- Fee payment receipt
- NOC/Vigilance Certificate for candidates in government service, where applicable
Important Links
Official Recruitment Portal: https://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/jobs/
Official IISER Kolkata Recruitment: https://www.iiserkol.ac.in/web/footer-content/recruitment
CareerSphere Verification Note
CareerSphere checked the current IISER Kolkata recruitment listing and the recruitment information published for Advertisement No. IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026 dated 19 September 2026. Candidates should read the official notification in full and check the IISER Kolkata recruitment portal for corrigenda or subsequent changes before applying.
FAQs
How many vacancies are available?
There are 17 non-teaching vacancies across seven posts.
What is the last date to apply online?
19 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM.
Is hard-copy submission required?
Yes. The printed application and supporting documents must reach IISER Kolkata by 29 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM.
What is the minimum qualification?
The minimum qualification varies by post, from Matriculation for Attendant to a Master’s degree for Senior Superintendent.
Where is IISER Kolkata located?
The main campus is at Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal.
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