Senior Superintendent • Counsellor • Junior Engineer (Civil) • Nursing Assistant • Jr. Office Assistant (MS) • Jr. Assistant (MS) • Attendant
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. | IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026 |
| Notice Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment for Group B and Group C non-teaching posts |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Pay Levels | Post-wise 7th CPC Level-1 to Level-7 |
| Application Method | Online form on the IISER Kolkata Samarth portal, then hard-copy submission |
| Online Closing | 19 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Hard-Copy Receipt | 29 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Group / Pay | Upper Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | B / Level-7 | 38 Years |
| Counsellor | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | B / Level-7 | 40 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | B / Level-6 | 35 Years |
| Nursing Assistant | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | C / Level-5 | 33 Years |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | C / Level-4 | 33 Years |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 10 | C / Level-3 | 30 Years |
| Attendant | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | C / Level-1 | 32 Years |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 17 | Post-wise | Post-wise |
- 1 Open the IISER Kolkata Samarth recruitment portal and create an account, or sign in if you already have one.
- 2 Choose the post under Advertisement No. IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026 and enter only the qualification, experience and reservation details that your documents can support.
- 3 Upload the required certificates and complete the fee payment shown for your category.
- 4 Finish the online submission by 19 October 2026 at 5:30 PM, then save and print the submitted application.
- 5 Attach self-attested supporting papers to the printout and send the packet early enough to reach IISER Kolkata by 29 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.
| Post | Required Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Senior Superintendent | A Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade is required. The applicant also needs 5 years in Pay Level-6 or above as Junior Superintendent or in an equivalent role, with relevant work in areas such as administration, finance/accounts, academics, legal/statutory matters, audit, stores/purchase or establishment in an eligible public or publicly funded institution. |
| Counsellor | A Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in Psychology (Clinical/Counselling) or Social Work (Medical & Psychiatric) is required, together with practical exposure and 5 years of student-counselling experience covering academic, psychosocial or emotional concerns in a recognised institution or organisation. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Either a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 5 years of relevant construction or building-maintenance experience, preferably under CPWD/PWD/Government practices, or a first-class Civil Engineering diploma with 8 years of comparable field work. |
| Nursing Assistant | The requirement is a four-year B.Sc. Nursing qualification from a recognised institution, valid registration with the Indian Nursing Council or a State Nursing Council, and 5 years of clinical work in a hospital having at least 50 beds. |
| Jr. Office Assistant (MS) | A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks is required, along with good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and 4 years of relevant office experience. |
| Jr. Assistant (MS) | A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks is required. Applicants should be comfortable with Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have 3 years of relevant experience in office work or hospitality/catering services. |
| Attendant | Applicants need Matriculation or a three-year diploma in a relevant field, plus 3 years of relevant experience in a laboratory, academic or research setup. The notified work areas include handling scientific/laboratory equipment and specified IT, networking, AV, CCTV, virtual-classroom or cooking/catering functions. |
According to IISER Kolkata and Central Government rules, age relaxation is available only for posts reserved for SC, ST, and OBC. If a candidate from a reserved category applies for an unreserved (General/Unreserved) post, they cannot claim this relaxation. Furthermore, for regular or otherwise eligible employees already serving at IISER Kolkata, special age restrictions have been provided in the recruitment advertisement.
- 1 The Institute may screen or shortlist applications before the test stage when needed.
- 2 For posts where a computer skill test or trade test is prescribed, that test is qualifying; its marks are not added to the merit score.
- 3 The written examination is for 100 marks and provides the merit score after the applicable qualifying stage.
- 4 Original-document checks and the appointment-related medical requirements still apply before final joining.
Keep the final printout of your application form and fee receipt, and also gather all the necessary documents such as your DOB proof, educational certificates and mark sheets, technical or registration documents related to your position, and a certificate of experience clearly stating your working hours. Also, if applicable, have your latest caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Person with Disability (PwBD), or Ex-Servicemen certificate ready, as you will need to submit hard copies of all these documents (packets) and later require them during document verification.
How many vacancies are available under IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026?
The advertisement covers 17 non-teaching vacancies across seven posts in Group B and Group C.
Which posts are included in this recruitment?
The notified posts are Senior Superintendent, Counsellor, Junior Engineer (Civil), Nursing Assistant, Jr. Office Assistant (MS), Jr. Assistant (MS) and Attendant.
What is the category-wise vacancy total?
The overall vertical distribution is UR 10, EWS 1, OBC 3, SC 3 and ST 0, making a total of 17 vacancies.
Which post has the highest number of vacancies?
Jr. Assistant (MS) has 10 vacancies. Its vertical breakup is UR 4, EWS 1, OBC 2 and SC 3.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application closes on 19 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Is online submission alone enough?
No. After completing the online form, candidates must also send the printed application with the required self-attested supporting documents so that it reaches IISER Kolkata by the stated hard-copy deadline.
What is the hard-copy receipt deadline?
The printed application and supporting documents should reach IISER Kolkata by 29 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.
What application fee has been shown in the post?
General, OBC and EWS candidates are shown with a fee of ₹500. SC, ST, PwBD, women, Ex-Servicemen and transgender candidates are shown with a ₹50 charge.
Do these posts require previous work experience?
Yes. Every advertised post carries a relevant experience requirement. The required period and nature of experience differ by post and, for some posts, by the qualification route.
What should candidates check in the educational qualification section?
Candidates should match the exact degree or diploma, minimum marks where prescribed, professional registration where applicable, and the notified experience requirement for the selected post.
What are the upper-age limits?
The advertised upper-age limits vary by post, from 30 years to 40 years. Candidates should use the post-wise Upper Age column and then apply only the relaxation that is actually available to their category or service status.
How does category-based age relaxation work?
Age relaxation follows the applicable Government of India and IISER Kolkata recruitment rules. A reserved-category candidate should not assume category relaxation while competing against an unreserved vacancy unless the rules allow it.
Is there any horizontal reservation in the Jr. Assistant (MS) vacancies?
Yes. Within the 10 Jr. Assistant (MS) vacancies, one seat is marked for Ex-Servicemen and one for PwBD under Blind/Low Vision. These are included within the 10-post total.
What is the selection process?
Applications may first be screened or shortlisted. Where prescribed, a computer skill test or trade test is qualifying, while the written examination carries 100 marks and provides the merit score after the applicable qualifying stage.
Are marks from the skill test or trade test added to final merit?
No. Where that stage applies, it is qualifying in nature and its marks are not added to the merit score.
What pay levels apply to these posts?
The vacancy table shows post-wise 7th CPC levels ranging from Level-1 to Level-7. The post does not estimate take-home salary because actual pay also depends on applicable allowances and service rules.
Has IISER Kolkata released the NT-04/2026 exam date or syllabus?
The current recruitment listing does not show a separate NT-04/2026 exam-date or syllabus link yet. Candidates should avoid using dates or a syllabus from an older IISER Kolkata recruitment cycle.
Where should candidates check for corrigenda, shortlist or later test updates?
Use the IISER Kolkata recruitment page linked under Important Links. Later official notices for this advertisement should be followed over information from an older notice or an outside website.
