Overview
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu is recruiting talented non-teaching professionals to join their administrative and technical teams. This is your opportunity to work at one of India’s leading engineering institutions across various departments. Whether you’re interested in administrative roles, laboratory support, or sports management, IIT Jammu has openings for skilled professionals at multiple levels.
📋 Organization Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) |
| Sector | Premier Educational Institute |
| Official Website | www.iitjammu.ac.in |
| Location | Jammu & Kashmir |
📊 Total Vacancies
27 Posts available across three groups with varied qualifications and experience requirements.
🏢 Post Type & Job Classification
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Non-Teaching Staff (Administrative, Technical, Sports) |
| Employment Type | Regular Government Position |
| Salary Structure | As per 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) |
💻 Application Mode
Online Only – Candidates must apply through the official IIT Jammu application portal.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29 December 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 03 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Payment of Application Fee | 03 January to 03 February 2026 |
| NOC Submission | Within 40 days of submitting application |
⏰ Important: Mark your calendar! The application window is exactly one month long. Don’t miss the deadline.
📍 Vacancy Details by Post & Group
Group A Posts (3 Vacancies)
| Position | Number of Posts | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Officer | 1 | Level-10 |
| Assistant Registrar | 1 | Level-10 |
| Sports Officer | 1 | Level-10 |
Group B Posts (6 Vacancies)
| Position | Number of Posts | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Fire and Safety Officer | 1 | Level-8 |
| Senior Laboratory Officer | 1 | Level-8 |
| Laboratory Officer | 3 | Level-6 |
| Junior Section Officer | 4 | Level-6 |
| Assistant Sports Officer | 1 | Level-6 |
Group C Posts (14 Vacancies)
| Position | Number of Posts | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant | 7 | Level-5 |
| Senior Assistant | 7 | Level-5 |
Department-wise Laboratory Posts Breakdown
Senior Laboratory Officer: Central Computing and Communication Infrastructure (C3I) – 1 post
Laboratory Officer:
- Bioscience and Bioengineering – 1
- Central Workshop (CW) – 1
- Chemical Engineering – 1
Laboratory Assistant:
- Central Computing and Communication Infrastructure (C3I) – 1
- Central Workshop (CW) – 1
- Civil Engineering – 2
- Electrical Engineering – 2
- Institute Innovation Centre – 1
🎓 Educational Qualifications
The educational requirements vary by post level. Here’s a breakdown:
Group A Posts (Public Relations Officer, Assistant Registrar, Sports Officer)
Public Relations Officer:
- Master’s degree in Mass Communication/Journalism with 60%+ marks, OR
- Master’s degree in any discipline + PG Diploma in Journalism with 60%+ marks
- 5+ years experience in English newspapers, news agencies, radio, TV, or as PRO in recognized university
Assistant Registrar:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline with 60%+ marks
- 5+ years administrative experience in supervisory capacity in government/university/technological institution
Sports Officer:
- Master’s in Physical Education/Sports Science with 60%+ marks + 5 years relevant experience, OR
- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) with 60%+ marks + 7 years relevant experience
- Must have state/national level representation in sports
Group B Posts
Fire and Safety Officer:
- Bachelor’s degree with 60%+ marks
- 1+ year certification in Fire & Safety Management/Fire Technology
- 5+ years experience in fire fighting or safety in civil services/public undertakings
Senior Laboratory Officer:
- Master’s in Engineering/Science (60%+ marks) + 5 years experience, OR
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (60%+ marks) + 7 years experience, OR
- Bachelor’s in Science (60%+ marks) + 8 years experience, OR
- Diploma in Engineering (60%+ marks) + 8 years experience
Laboratory Officer:
- Master’s in Engineering/Science (60%+ marks) + 3 years experience, OR
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (60%+ marks) + 5 years experience, OR
- Bachelor’s in Science (60%+ marks) + 6 years experience, OR
- Diploma in Engineering (60%+ marks) + 6 years experience
Junior Section Officer:
- Master’s in any discipline (60%+ marks) + 3 years administrative experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree (60%+ marks) + 5 years administrative experience
Assistant Sports Officer:
- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or equivalent with 60%+ marks
- 3+ years relevant experience in recognized institution
- Must have state/national level representation
Group C Posts
Laboratory Assistant:
- Master’s in Engineering/Science (60%+ marks) + 1 year experience, OR
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (60%+ marks) + 2 years experience, OR
- Bachelor’s in Science (60%+ marks) + 3 years experience, OR
- Diploma in Engineering (60%+ marks) + 3 years experience
Senior Assistant:
- Master’s degree (60%+ marks) + 1 year administrative experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree (60%+ marks) + 3 years administrative experience
💰 Salary/Stipend Details (Per Month)
Salaries are structured as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:
| Group | Position | Pay Level | Monthly Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Public Relations Officer, Assistant Registrar, Sports Officer | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹177,500 |
| B | Fire & Safety Officer, Senior Laboratory Officer | Level-8 | ₹47,600 – ₹151,100 |
| B | Laboratory Officer, Junior Section Officer, Assistant Sports Officer | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹112,400 |
| C | Laboratory Assistant, Senior Assistant | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
Additional Benefits: Standard allowances like HRA, DA, and other benefits as applicable under IIT Jammu rules and 7th CPC.
⏳ Age Limit (As on 03 February 2026)
| Position | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Officer | 45 years |
| Assistant Registrar | 45 years |
| Sports Officer | 45 years |
| Fire and Safety Officer | 40 years |
| Senior Laboratory Officer | 40 years |
| Laboratory Officer | 35 years |
| Junior Section Officer | 35 years |
| Assistant Sports Officer | 35 years |
| Laboratory Assistant | 33 years |
| Senior Assistant | 33 years |
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years relaxation
- PwD and Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India norms
- Superannuation Age: 60 years
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Group A Posts | Group B & C Posts |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,000/- (₹800 + ₹200 GST) | ₹500/- (₹300 + ₹200 GST) |
| SC/ST/PwD/Women | ₹200/- (Processing fee only) | ₹200/- (Processing fee only) |
Payment Method: Online payment through the application portal
Important: Fee once paid will NOT be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
🎯 Selection Process
The recruitment follows a multi-stage assessment approach:
- Preliminary Screening: Applications and documents will be verified for eligibility
- Written Test/Proficiency Test: Assessment of subject knowledge and technical skills (may vary by position)
- Computer Test: Basic computer proficiency evaluation (where applicable)
- Interview: Personal interaction with selection committee to assess suitability and experience
- Final Merit: Based on overall performance across all stages
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- 50% marks required individually in each stage
- 60% marks as the final qualifying threshold
Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC candidates may be given relaxation as per Government of India rules
Important Notes:
- Each stage is an elimination round; you must pass each stage to proceed to the next
- All stages may be conducted on the same day
- Institute reserves the right to conduct a screening test if applicant numbers are large
- Institute reserves the right to reduce, increase, or modify stages without notice
📑 How to Apply
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Visit Portal: Go to https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in
- Register: Create an account if you don’t have one
- Fill Form: Complete the online application form carefully with all required details
- Upload Documents: Upload the following:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size recent photograph
- Any other relevant documents
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online through the portal
- Submit: Submit the application form
- Print Copy: Take a printout of the completed application for future reference
Important Notes:
- Application window: 03 January to 03 February 2026
- Online application only – no offline applications accepted
- Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected
- Once submitted, applications cannot be altered or resubmitted
- If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post
- Shortlisted candidates must produce printout of application with original documents at the time of test/interview
- Persons working in government/semi-government/PSUs must submit NOC (No Objection Certificate) at the time of interview
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Bring both original and self-attested photocopies of:
- Educational Qualification Certificates (10th, 12th, Bachelor’s, Master’s degrees)
- Experience Certificates from all previous employers
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – issued on or after 01/04/2025
- EWS Certificate – issued on or after 01/04/2025
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Age (10th standard certificate or birth certificate)
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID)
- Recent Passport-size Photograph (color)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable)
- Any other relevant certificates or licenses (NIS coaching diploma, sports medals, etc. for sports posts)
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.iitjammu.ac.in |
| Online Application Portal | apply.iitjammu.ac.in |
| For Queries | Email: recruitments@iitjammu.ac.in |
⚠️ General Instructions & Important Points
- Online applications invited from Indian Nationals only
- Vacancies are provisional and may increase/decrease based on actual requirement
- Government of India’s reservation policy is followed
- PwD candidates get horizontal reservation: 1 post for PwD-VH/OH, 1 for PwD-HH, 1 for PwD-VH (on horizontal basis)
- Institute may initially appoint candidates on contractual basis for 2 years, extendable up to 5 years maximum
- All candidates irrespective of category can apply for unreserved (UR) vacancies if eligible
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
- No hardcopy submission needed initially; shortlisted candidates must produce documents at interview
- Institute reserves the right to verify antecedents and documents at any stage
- Institute reserves the right to cancel recruitment or not fill any post without assigning reasons
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates issued after 01/04/2025 will be considered
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness as per institute requirements
- Final selection decision of the institute is binding on all candidates
❓ FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies? A. Total 27 positions are available: 3 in Group A, 6 in Group B, and 14 in Group C.
Q2. What is the application deadline? A. The last date to apply online is 03 February 2026 by 05:00 PM. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted.
Q3. What is the application fee? A. For Group A posts: ₹1,000; for Group B & C posts: ₹500. SC/ST/PwD/Women pay only ₹200 processing fee.
Q4. Is the fee refundable? A. No, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Q5. What is the minimum age limit? A. Age limits vary: Group A posts – 45 years, Group B posts – 35-40 years, Group C posts – 33 years.
Q6. Can I apply for multiple posts? A. Yes, you can apply for multiple positions, but you must submit separate applications for each post.
Q7. What documents should I upload? A. Educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), recent photograph, and identity proof.
Q8. When will results be announced? A. Results and merit list will be published on the official website after completion of the entire selection process.
Q9. Do I need to submit original documents initially? A. No, online submission is sufficient initially. Shortlisted candidates must bring original documents at the time of interview.
Q10. Is there age relaxation for SC/ST candidates? A. Yes, SC/ST candidates get 5 years age relaxation, and OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation on reserved posts.
Last Updated: 03 January 2026
For the most current information and updates, regularly visit the official IIT Jammu website and application portal.
