IISER Kolkata Junior Engineer (Civil) and other non-teaching posts – 17 posts
IISER Kolkata · IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal
IISER Kolkata (Advt. No. IISER-K/Admn/NT-04/2026) is recruiting 17 non-teaching staff, including one Junior Engineer (Civil), Group B, Pay Level 6, reserved for OBC. A first-class civil degree with 5 years' or a first-class civil diploma with 8 years' building-works experience is required, upper age 35. Selection: screening, a qualifying skill/trade test, then a 100-mark written test. Apply online by 19 October 2026 and post the hard copy by 29 October 2026.
Organization
IISER Kolkata
Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil): B.E./B.Tech Civil with first class and 5 years' field experience, or Diploma in Civil (first class) with 8 years' field experience, in building construction/maintenance
Vacancies
17 in all; Junior Engineer (Civil) 1 (OBC)
Location
IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal
Pay / Salary
Junior Engineer (Civil): Pay Level 6 (7th CPC), Group B
Age Limit
Junior Engineer (Civil): up to 35 years (relaxation as per Government of India norms)
Application Fee
₹500 (₹450 fee + ₹50 registration); SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-servicemen/Transgender pay only the ₹50 registration fee
Important Dates
Online: 19.09.2026 to 19.10.2026 (5:30 pm); hard copy must reach IISER Kolkata by 29.10.2026 (5:30 pm)
Source
Job watcher: listing + official notification PDF (verified)
Complete guide — read from the official notification
Needs work experience
The Junior Engineer (Civil) post needs 5 years of field experience after a first-class civil degree, or 8 years after a first-class civil diploma, in construction or maintenance of buildings.
A test is part of the selection.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Experience | Age | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Group B | 1 (OBC) | B.E./B.Tech Civil with first class, or Diploma in Civil with first class | 5 years (degree) / 8 years (diploma) in civil works of building construction or maintenance, preferably to CPWD/PWD/Government norms | Up to 35 | Level 6 |
| Other posts in the same advertisement | 16 | Senior Superintendent, Counsellor, Nursing Assistant, Jr. Office Assistant, Jr. Assistant (10), Attendant — not civil | As per post | 30–40 | Level 1 to 7 |
Important datesnotification p. 1
- Online application: 19.09.2026 to 19.10.2026, 5:30 pm, at https://iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in.
- The printed online application with self-attested certificates must reach IISER Kolkata by speed/registered post or courier by 29.10.2026, 5:30 pm.
- Page 1 gives 19.09.2026 as the crucial date for age, qualification and experience, while clause 35 says eligibility is counted on the closing date of the online application — read the notice and keep both in mind.
Selection processnotification p. 7
- Stage 1: a scrutiny committee shortlists applications, using desirable qualifications and relevant experience if there are many applicants.
- Stage 2: a qualifying Computer Skill Test and/or Trade Test; its marks are not carried forward.
- Stage 3: a written test of 100 marks — Part A General 50 and Part B Specialisation 50. The indicative syllabus for each post is on the institute website. Final selection is on written-test merit.
- The selection panel stays valid for one year.
Fee and other rulesnotification p. 11
- Fee ₹500 (₹450 application + ₹50 registration) through the payment gateway; SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-servicemen/Transgender candidates pay only ₹50. A separate application and fee are needed for each post.
- Experience on contract, outsourced or similar basis is not counted where experience in a pay level is required.
- Employees of government bodies must send the application through proper channel or produce an NOC and vigilance certificate at the test.
- The envelope is superscribed 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …' and sent to the Dean (Administration), IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia 741246.
Syllabus: The notice says an indicative syllabus for each post's written test (Part A General 50 + Part B Specialisation 50 marks) is on the IISER Kolkata website.
Source: official notification (pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11), checked on 2026-10-11. Details can change — always confirm on the official notification before you apply.
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