The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, recently published the IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification. This recruitment drive offers 40 Non-Faculty (Non-Teaching) positions across various posts in Group A, Group B, and Group C categories. Interested candidates can apply online until 15th June 2026. For more details, please visit the official website at https://www.iisermohali.ac.in.
The notification, listed as Advertisement No. NF (03)/Regular/2026 dated 03/05/2026, encompasses a range of roles including Superintending Engineer, Deputy Registrar, and Junior Engineer, among others.
IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab-140306 |
| Advertisement No. | NF (03)/Regular/2026 dated 03/05/2026 |
| Post Names | Superintending Engineer, Deputy Registrar, Deputy Librarian, Principal Technical Officer (Gr-II)(Lab), Senior Technical Officer (IT), Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Senior Superintendent, Library Superintendent, Senior Technical Assistant, Physical Education Instructor, Counsellor, Nurse, Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Junior Translator (Rajbhasha), Pharmacist, Junior Technical Assistant, Junior Office Assistant (MS) – Administration, Junior Office Assistant (MS) – Accounts, Attendant |
| Department | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) |
| Nature of Posts | Regular (Permanent with Probation Period, except Lien Vacancies) |
| Total Vacancies | 40 (SC-04, OBC-NCL-04, EWS-02, UR-30; including PwBD and ESM horizontal reservations) |
| Pay Scale | As per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix – Level 1 to Level 13, depending on the post |
| Pension | National Pension System (NPS) as notified by the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India |
| Application Mode | Online only – via ERP.iisermohali.ac.in |
| Selection Mode | Written Test / Skill Test / Interview (as applicable per post) |
| Official Website | www.iisermohali.ac.in |
IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 03/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | As per the IISER Mohali website |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 15/06/2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Age / Qualification / Experience Calculated As On | 15/06/2026 (last date of receipt of online application) |
| Scheme of Examination / Syllabus | To be announced at a later date on the IISER Mohali website |
| Written Test / Skill Test / Interview Date | To be intimated via registered email and the IISER Mohali website |
IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 40 vacancies have been announced across 19 posts in Group A, Group B, and Group C categories. All posts are distributed across UR, SC, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories. Horizontal reservation for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) and ESM (Ex-Servicemen) is also included as applicable.
Group A Non-Teaching Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Upper Age Limit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superintending Engineer | 13 | 56 | 01 |
| 2 | Deputy Registrar | 12 | 50 | 01 |
| 3 | Deputy Librarian | 12 | 50 | 01 |
| 4 | Principal Technical Officer (Grade-II) (Lab) | 12 | 50 | 01 |
| 5 | Senior Technical Officer (IT) | 11 | 50 | 01 |
| 6 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | 10 | 40 | 01 |
Group B Non-Teaching Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Pay Level | Upper Age Limit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Senior Superintendent | 7 | 38 | 02 |
| 8 | Library Superintendent | 7 | 38 | 01 |
| 9 | Senior Technical Assistant | 7 | 38 | 01 |
| 10 | Physical Education Instructor | 7 | 38 | 02 (1 Male, 1 Female) |
| 11 | Counsellor | 7 | 40 | 01 |
| 12 | Nurse | 7 | 38 | 01 (Lien vacancy up to 31.03.2028) |
| 13 | Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | 6 | 35 | 01 |
| 14 | Junior Translator (Rajbhasha) | 6 | 35 | 01 |
Group C Non-Teaching Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Pay Level | Upper Age Limit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Pharmacist | 5 | 33 | 01 |
| 16 | Junior Technical Assistant | 5 | 33 | 08 (1 ESM horizontal) |
| 17 | Junior Office Assistant (MS) – Administration | 4 | 33 | 11 (**1 PwBD, 2 ESM horizontal) |
| 18 | Junior Office Assistant (MS) – Accounts | 4 | 33 | 03 |
| 19 | Attendant | 1 | 32 | 01 |
| Total | 40 |
IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as of the closing date of the application (15/06/2026). All qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutions only.
Post-wise Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| GROUP A | ||
| Superintending Engineer (Level 13) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with First Class from a recognized University/Institute | 5 years as Senior Executive Engineer in Pay Level-12, OR 10 years as Executive Engineer in Pay Level-11 in Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous organization dealing with CPWD building projects |
| Deputy Registrar (Level 12) | Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade | 5 years as Assistant Registrar in Pay Matrix Level 10 in the Government./Govt. Research Establishments/Universities/Statutory Organizations |
| Deputy Librarian (Level 12) | 1. Master’s Degree in Library/Information/Documentation Science with 55%; 2. Ph.D. in Library/Information Science/Documentation/Archives; 3. Evidence of innovative library services, including ICT integration | At least 8 years as Assistant Librarian (Acad. Pay Level-10), with at least 2 years in Acad. Pay Level-11 in the Library of any Higher Education Institute/University/Educational Institute of National Importance |
| Principal Technical Officer (Gr-II) (Lab) (Level 12) | B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./BS-MS in a relevant field with First Class or equivalent grade (6.5 on a 10-point scale) | 5 years of relevant experience in scientific/technical/ICT/other relevant areas in a post carrying Pay Level 11 or equivalent |
| Senior Technical Officer – IT (Level 11) | B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./BS-MS in a relevant field with First Class or equivalent grade (6.5 on a 10-point scale) | 5 years of relevant experience in Scientific/Technical/ICT/other relevant areas in a post carrying Pay Level 10 or equivalent |
| Asst. Executive Engineer – Civil/Electrical (Level 10) | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute | 5 years of relevant experience in Pay Level-7 or above as an Assistant Engineer in institutional building construction, maintenance, design, and planning as per CPWD norms |
| GROUP B | ||
| Senior Superintendent (Level 7) | Master’s Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade | At least 5 years in Pay Level-6 or above as Junior Superintendent or equivalent in Administrative/Finance/Academic/Legal/Audit/Stores functions in Central/State Govt./Funded Educational Institutes |
| Library Superintendent (Level 7) | Master’s Degree in Library Science/Library and Information Science with 55% from a recognized University; OR Master’s Degree in any discipline plus Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science with 55% | 5 years in Library & Information Science in Pay Level-6 or above in Digital Library Management/Library Automation and Library Networking |
| Senior Technical Assistant (Level 7) | B.Tech/B.E. or MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc. (CS or IT) with First Class or equivalent; OR Master’s Degree in Science with at least 55% in the relevant discipline | At least 5 years in Pay Level-6 in Central/State Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Govt. Autonomous Organization/Govt. Universities/Institutes of National Importance/reputed scientific/technical organizations |
| Physical Education Instructor (Level 7) | Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education/Sports Sciences with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade | 3 years of relevant full-time experience after the Bachelor’s Degree |
| Counsellor (Level 7) | Master’s Degree (with 50%) in Psychology (Clinical or Counselling) or Social Work (Medical & Psychiatric) with practical experience | 5 years’ experience in counselling students on academic, psychosocial, and emotional issues in any reputed academic institute or organization |
| Nurse (Level 7) | Master’s Degree (with 50%) in Nursing from a recognized University/Institution; OR First Class B.Sc. (Nursing) 4-year course; AND registered as Nurse & Midwife in the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council | 5 years clinical experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital recognized by the Central/State Govt./Medical Council of India |
| Junior Engineer – Civil/Electrical (Level 6) | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/HVAC/Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; OR First Class Diploma in Electrical/HVAC/Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute | B.Degree: At least 5 years of field experience in Civil/Electrical/HVAC construction/maintenance as per CPWD/PWD norms; Diploma: At least 8 years of field experience in the same |
| Junior Translator – Rajbhasha (Level 6) | Master’s Degree from a recognized University in Hindi (with English as compulsory/elective), OR in English (with Hindi as compulsory/elective), OR in any other subject with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective subjects at the degree level | At least 5 years of office environment and typing skills in Hindi/English; proficiency in computer for correspondence/office files, with knowledge of Hindi-English translation |
| GROUP C | ||
| Pharmacist (Level 5) | Bachelor’s Degree (with 55%) in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Central/State Govt.; Must be registered as a “Pharmacist” under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 | 5 years relevant experience as a Pharmacist at a reputed minimum 50-bedded hospital in the Central/State Govt./Recognized Private Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Pharmacies |
| Junior Technical Assistant (Level 5) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering in a relevant field with at least 55% marks | 5 years relevant experience in laboratory/academic/research establishments of national/international repute, handling scientific equipment in relevant disciplines (Bio Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, CS, Electrical, Data Sciences, Chemical Engineering, IT/E-Classroom, CCTV, AV, etc.) |
| Junior Office Assistant (MS) – Administration (Level 4) | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% in any discipline with excellent computer proficiency in Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Typing speed of 35 WPM | 4 years of relevant experience in an office environment |
| Junior Office Assistant (MS) – Accounts (Level 4) | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% in any discipline with excellent computer proficiency in Office Applications; Typing speed of 35 WPM; Desirable: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Commerce with 4 years relevant finance & accounts experience | 4 years relevant experience in an office environment (preferably finance/accounts) |
| Attendant (Level 1) | Matriculation or 3-year Diploma from a recognized University/Institute in the relevant field | 3 years of relevant experience in a laboratory/academic/research establishment of national/international repute in handling scientific equipment or support services |
IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age limit shall be determined as on the last date for receipt of online applications (15/06/2026). Age relaxation in the upper age limit will be as per the Government of India norms. Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must attach supporting certificates. OBC-NCL certificate must be issued within 2 years of the last date of receipt of applications. The EWS certificate must be issued for the Financial Year 2025-26.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | As per the post-wise upper age limit specified in the vacancy table above |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS | Relaxation as per the Government of India rules |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | Relaxation as per the Government of India rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation as per the Government of India rules |
| IISER Mohali Employees (Regular/Outsourced/Contractual) | No upper age limit for regular employees (at least 1 year of service remaining); one-time age relaxation for outsourced/contractual staff |
| Multiple relaxation grounds | Only the highest applicable relaxation shall apply – no cumulative relaxation. |
IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online at the time of submission. Candidates applying for more than one post need to pay the application fee separately for each post.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 1298 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs. 708 |
| Other Backward Class – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | Rs. 1298 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs. 0 |
| PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates | Rs. 0 |
IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process consists of multiple stages conducted by the Scrutiny/Selection Committee of IISER Mohali. The scheme of examination and syllabus for all posts will be announced at a later date on the Institute’s website.
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Submission of online application forms before the last date |
| Stage 2 | Evaluation of application forms by the Scrutiny Committee |
| Stage 3 | Written Test / Skill Test / Interview – as applicable per post |
How to Apply for IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026
Click the official apply link below.
Important Instructions for IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- The applicant must be a citizen of India. All posts are regular and permanent (except Lien vacancies).
- Selected candidates will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS).
- OBC-NCL certificate must have been issued within 2 years of the last date of application.
- EWS certificate must be valid for the Financial Year 2025-26.
- If the caste/category certificate is in a language other than Hindi or English, a certified translation must be produced at the time of interview/document verification.
- No hard copy/postal applications will be entertained – online mode only.
- Once submitted, the application cannot be edited or withdrawn under any circumstances.
- All correspondence will be made via registered email only – no separate hard copy letters will be sent.
- All decisions of the Competent Authority, IISER Mohali, regarding eligibility, acceptance/rejection, selection, and related matters are final and binding.
IISER Mohali Non-Teaching Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is the deadline to submit the IISER Mohali Non-Faculty application?
Ans. You have until June 15, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) to complete and submit your online application.
Q2. How many non-teaching positions are open at IISER Mohali?
Ans. There are 40 vacancies available across Group A, B, and C positions in this recruitment drive.
Q3. How much is the application fee?
Ans. Unreserved and OBC-NCL candidates need to pay Rs. 1,298, while EWS applicants are charged Rs. 708. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and female candidates are completely exempt from paying any fee.
Q4. How will candidates be selected for these posts?
Ans. The selection stages depend on the specific post, but generally include a written test, a skill test, and an interview conducted by the selection committee.
Q5. Where is the official recruitment notification available?
Ans. You can download the complete advertisement PDF directly from the IISER Mohali official website or through the direct link provided in the important links section of this page.
Q6. Is there a maximum age limit for applicants?
Ans. Yes, the upper age limit varies between 32 and 56 years depending on the specific role. Reserved categories are eligible for age relaxations according to standard government rules.
Q7. What is the process for submitting an application?
Ans. All applications must be submitted online through the IISER Mohali ERP portal. Just click the official apply link below to start your registration.
