IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 — 17 Posts, Apply Online by 19 Oct

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) has released IISER Kolkata Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026, dated 19 September 2026, for 17 posts — Senior Superintendent, Counsellor, Junior Engineer (Civil), Nursing Assistant, Jr. Office Assistant (MS), Jr. Assistant (MS), and Attendant, across Group B and Group C pay levels. Candidates aged up to 30-40 years (post-specific), holding qualifications from Matriculation to a Master's degree with prescribed experience, can apply online at iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in from 19 September 2026 to 19 October 2026, 5:30 PM. Selected candidates will support administrative, engineering, nursing, counselling and general services functions at IISER Kolkata's Mohanpur campus, West Bengal. The selection process is Shortlisting, a Computer Skill Test/Trade Test (qualifying only), a Written Examination (100 marks: General 50 + Specialisation 50), Document Verification, and Medical Fitness. Pay Level for IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 ranges from Level 1 (Attendant) to Level 7 (Senior Superintendent, Counsellor), with an application fee of ₹500 (₹450 + ₹50 registration) for General/OBC/EWS and ₹50 (registration only) for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender candidates. Candidates for IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 must register on iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in, fill in personal/educational/experience/category details, upload certificates, pay the fee online, and submit by 19 October 2026, 5:30 PM — then print the application, attach self-attested certificates, and send the hard copy to The Dean (Administration), IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, West Bengal – 741246, to reach by 29 October 2026, 5:30 PM. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since contractual, temporary or outsourced experience is not counted toward the prescribed pay-level experience requirement.

Varies by post: Matriculation/Diploma (Attendant), Bachelor's + experience (Jr. Assistant/Office Assistant), B.Sc. Nursing + registration (Nursing Assistant), Bachelor's/Diploma Civil Engineering + experience (Junior Engineer), Master's + experience (Senior Superintendent, Counsellor).

30-40 years, post-specific, as on 19 September 2026

Senior Superintendent (1 post, UR, Level 7, max age 38) — Master's degree in any discipline (55%+); 5 years' experience in Pay Level 6+ as Junior Superintendent or equivalent, in administrative/finance/accounts/academic/legal/statutory/audit/stores/establishment matters, from a Central/State Govt organisation, govt-funded institution, university, or comparable research establishment Counsellor (1 post, UR, Level 7, max age 40) — Master's degree (55%+) in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, or Social Work (Medical/Psychiatric specialisation); 5 years' experience counselling students on academic, psychosocial and emotional issues, from a reputed academic institution Junior Engineer, Civil (1 post, OBC, Level 6, max age 35) — First Class Bachelor's in Civil Engineering + 5 years' field experience in building construction/maintenance; OR First Class Diploma in Civil Engineering + 8 years' relevant field experience; CPWD/PWD-norm organisation experience preferred Nursing Assistant (1 post, UR, Level 5, max age 33) — 4-year B.Sc. Nursing degree + Indian/State Nursing Council registration; 5 years' clinical experience in a hospital with 50+ beds (Central/State Govt or recognised private) Jr. Office Assistant, MS (2 posts, UR, Level 4, max age 33) — Bachelor's degree (55%+) + strong computer proficiency (Word/Excel/PowerPoint); 4 years' relevant office experience Jr. Assistant, MS (10 posts: UR-4, OBC-2, SC-3, EWS-1, incl. 1 Ex-Servicemen and 1 PwBD-Blind/Low Vision reserved, Level 3, max age 30) — Bachelor's degree (55%+) + computer proficiency; 3 years' relevant experience in office practices, hospitality or catering services Attendant (1 post, UR, Level 1, max age 32) — Matriculation or 3-year Diploma in a relevant field; 3 years' relevant experience in a laboratory, academic or research establishment (scientific equipment, computer networking, IT, e-classrooms, AV equipment, CCTV, cooking/catering) Age Cut-off — 19 September 2026; no upper age limit for eligible existing IISER Kolkata employees, subject to service conditions Age Relaxation — Per Government of India rules; SC/ST/OBC candidates get relaxation only against posts reserved for their category, not against unreserved vacancies Selection Process — Shortlisting of Applications → Computer Skill Test/Trade Test (qualifying) → Written Examination (100 marks: General 50, Specialisation 50) → Document Verification → Medical Fitness and Character/Antecedent Verification; final merit based solely on written exam marks Contractual/temporary/outsourced/part-time experience is NOT counted toward the prescribed pay-level experience requirement Appointment — Initial 1-year probation, extendable; covered under the New Pension Scheme

Senior Superintendent, Counsellor: Level 7 Junior Engineer (Civil): Level 6 Nursing Assistant: Level 5 Jr. Office Assistant (MS): Level 4 Jr. Assistant (MS): Level 3 Attendant: Level 1 (7th CPC Pay Levels, plus Central Govt allowances for Kolkata posting)

1. Visit the IISER Kolkata online recruitment portal, iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in.
2. Complete registration using an active email address and mobile number.
3. Log in and select the required non-teaching post.
4. Fill in personal, educational, experience and category details carefully.
5. Upload the required certificates and supporting documents.
6. Pay the applicable application and registration fee online.
7. Submit the online application by 19 October 2026, 5:30 PM.
8. Download and print the PDF of the submitted application.
9. Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates, testimonials and enclosures, and write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …………………" on the envelope.
10. Send the application by Speed Post, Registered Post, or courier to: The Dean (Administration), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, West Bengal – 741246, to reach by 29 October 2026, 5:30 PM.