IISER Thiruvananthapuram invites online applications for 8 regular non-teaching posts across five positions under Advt. No. IISER(T)/HR/002/2026 (dated 22-10-2026). Posts include Library Superintendent, Senior Technical Assistant (Technical), Office Assistant (Multi-Skill), and Junior Technical Assistants (Scientific & Technical) at 7th CPC Pay Level 7 or 5. Apply online via the Institute’s staff recruitment portal by 11-11-2026 (17:00 hrs); hard copy with documents must reach by 18-11-2026 (17:00 hrs). Selection is by a two-hour objective written exam. Application fee is ₹500 (certain categories exempt).
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Vacancy Details
- Library Superintendent: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Library Science/Library and Information Science with 55% OR Master’s in any discipline plus Bachelor’s in Library Science with 55%; 5 years’ relevant experience in Pay Level-6 or above in library management/automation/networking.- UR: 1
- Senior Technical Assistant (Technical): 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./3-year Diploma in Engineering/MCA/M.Sc/B.S-M.S with at least 55% or equivalent plus 5 years’ experience in Pay Level-6 or 11 years in Pay Level-5 in relevant technical/IT/software/hardware/networking/AV/AI/Data Science roles.- UR: 1
- Office Assistant (Multi-Skill): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 55% in any discipline with excellent computer proficiency in office applications; 5 years’ relevant experience in office work, equipment handling or hospitality in organized services.- UR: 1
- OBC-NCL: 1
- SC: 1
- Junior Technical Assistant (Scientific): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering or 3-year Diploma with at least 55% OR 3 years’ relevant experience in handling scientific equipment in reputed laboratories/institutions.- UR: 2
- Junior Technical Assistant (Technical): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering or 3-year Diploma with at least 55% OR 3 years’ relevant experience in handling equipment for Computer Sciences/Electrical Engineering/Data Sciences/virtual classroom/IT/CCTV networking.- UR: 1
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: Library Superintendent requires a Master’s degree in Library Science/Library and Information Science with 55% (or Master’s in any discipline plus a Bachelor’s in Library Science with 55%); Senior Technical Assistant requires B.E./B.Tech./3-year Diploma/MCA/M.Sc/B.S-M.S with specified years of relevant experience; Office Assistant requires a Bachelor’s degree with 55% and excellent computer proficiency; Junior Technical Assistant posts require a Bachelor’s degree in Science/Technology/Engineering or 3-year Diploma with 55% or equivalent, or 3 years’ relevant experience in reputed establishments.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 38 years
Application Fees
- General/OBC-NCL/Other: ₹500
- SC/ST: ₹0
- PwD: ₹0
- Women: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen: ₹0
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on meeting minimum qualifications and, if many applicants apply, on higher qualifications/experience and other criteria. Shortlisting does not guarantee call for the written exam.
- Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates take a two-hour objective-type written examination with single-correct-answer questions. The syllabus and weightage are decided by the paper setters and are emailed to shortlisted candidates.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for reservation, educational qualifications, date of birth and experience before the selection process; employed candidates must produce NOC and VCC or their candidature will be rejected.
- Merit/Tie Resolution: Merit is decided on written exam marks; in case of a tie, the older candidate ranks higher as per Government of India norms.
How to Apply
- Register and create a User ID and Password on the staff recruitment portal.
- Fill in and submit the online application form (six stages); you may save and edit before final submission but cannot change after final submission.
- After final submission click ‘Proceed for Payment’ to pay the fee via the SBI Payment Gateway.
- Pay the fee of ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen exempted) and wait for confirmation; if transaction issues occur, check status after 30 minutes and write to the given email if needed.
- Print and send the hard copy of the completed application with self-attested certificates, photograph and other documents by Registered/Speed Post in a sealed cover superscribed with the post and post code to The Registrar, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, Maruthamala P.O, Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695551.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches the Institute by 17:00 hrs on 18 November 2026; online applications are considered only if the hard copy arrives on or before this date.
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Important Dates
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- Last date for online application:
- Last date for receipt of hard-copy application with all documents:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post: Library Superintendent requires a Master’s in Library Science (55%) or equivalent combination; Senior Technical Assistant requires B.E./B.Tech./3-year Diploma/MCA/M.Sc with specified experience; Office Assistant needs a Bachelor’s degree with 55% and computer proficiency; Junior Technical Assistants need a Bachelor’s in Science/Technology/Engineering or 3-year Diploma with 55% or relevant experience.
How do I apply for the IISER Thiruvananthapuram recruitment?
Apply online via the IISER TVM staff recruitment portal, complete the six-stage form, pay the fee via SBI Payment Gateway if applicable, then send a hard copy with self-attested documents by Registered/Speed Post to The Registrar, IISER Thiruvananthapuram so it reaches by the hard-copy deadline.
What is the last date to apply online and to send the hard copy?
The last date for online application is 11-11-2026 (17:00 hrs). The hard copy of the completed application with all documents must reach the Institute by 18-11-2026 (17:00 hrs).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is by a two-hour objective-type written examination for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents before the selection process; no interview is mentioned in the notice.
What is the pay scale and application fee for these posts?
Posts are on 7th CPC Pay Level 7 (Group B) or Pay Level 5 (Group C) with usual allowances and NPS benefits. The application fee is ₹500, while SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee.
