IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 for Private Secretary Post

IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the following post to be filled through Direct Recruitment:

Vacancy Details (শূন্যপদ বিবরণী)

Eligibility Criteria (যোগ্যতামাপদণ্ড)

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

1. Master’s degree with 50% marks with an excellent command over the English language.
2. Computer key depression speed equivalent to 60 words per Minute.
3. 1-year Diploma / Proficiency certificate in Computer and Office applications from a recognized Institute.
4. Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in Govt. organizations in Pay Level-6 or above.

Desirable Qualification & Experience:

• Desirable: Sound knowledge of English stenography/shorthand with the speed of 100 words per minute.
• Desirable job requirements: The position is for Director’s Secretariat. The applicant should have experience of serving as Personal Assistant/Private Secretary to a Director, Dean, Registrar, or equivalent senior functionary in an IIT, IISER, NIT, Central University, National Laboratory, or other Centrally Funded Technical Institution. Experience in handling confidential files, VIP references, statutory body matters, high-level administrative correspondence, managing the Director’s appointments, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas/minutes, drafting of official notes, arranging travel and hospitality, and maintaining records in a digital office environment with working knowledge of e-Office, MS Office applications, virtual meeting platforms and office automation systems. The candidate should have good communication and presentation skills.

Age Limit & Relaxation:

• Upper Age Limit: 38 years.
• Age relaxation will be as per Government of India norms, as applicable from time to time.
• The SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates who apply against Unreserved (UR) posts will not be eligible for age relaxation.

Salary Details (বেতনবিবরণী)

• Scale of Pay (as per 7th CPC): Pay Level-7
• Pay & Benefits: The posts are entitled to the Pay corresponding to 7th CPC Pay Matrix and carry allowances/benefits as admissible to Central Government employees posted in Kolkata. Pay will be fixed in the Pay Level as advertised against the post.

Job Location (কর্মস্থল)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal – 741246.

Selection Process (চয়ন প্রক্রিয়া)

• Stage-1: Shortlisting of the online applications:The applications received shall be screened by an Institute-level Scrutiny Committee for shortlisting candidates to be called for the Skill Test/ Computer Skill Test, at Stage-2. In the event of a large number of applications, the Scrutiny Committee may, based on the desirable qualifications, relevant experience, and other prescribed criteria, adopt appropriate shortlisting criteria to restrict the number of candidates to be called for the Trade Test/Computer Skill Test. The decision of the Competent Authority, based on the recommendations of the Scrutiny Committee, shall be final and binding.
• Stage-2: Skill Test / Trade Test:At this stage, the Institute may conduct a Computer Skill Test and Trade Test (Stenography), on a qualifying basis for all candidates shortlisted at Stage-1, with a view to further shortlisting the candidates and bringing them to a common level for consideration at the subsequent stage. The marks/grades obtained in such tests shall not be carried forward or given any weightage at Stage-3. The Computer Skill Test and Trade Test shall be qualifying in nature and shall constitute an independent stage of the selection process. The criteria for qualifying marks/grades will be decided by the Institute.
• Stage-3: Written Test:In this stage, the candidates will appear for a written test of 100 marks. The Indicative Syllabus is available on the website. The final selection shall depend on the merit of marks obtained by the candidates in the written test. The panel of recommendations by the Selection Committee will remain valid for one year from the date of approval of the Competent Authority.

আবেদন করার পদ্ধতি (How to Apply)

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should APPLY ONLINE using the following link: https://iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login.

After submitting the ONLINE APPLICATIONS, candidates are required to send the hard-copy of the downloaded PDF of the filled application form along with the self-attested copies of the relevant testimonials, certificates, enclosures etc. before the last date by speed post/registered post/courier to the following address, failing which their candidature will not be considered, to:

The Dean (Administration)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

Mohanpur, Nadia District, Pin – 741246

The envelope containing the application be super scribed as ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PRIVATE SECRETARY’.

Application Fee:

• A Non-refundable fee of ₹500/- (application fee 450/- plus registration fee 50/-) to be paid through the payment gateway.
• No application fees (i.e. 450/-) for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates/Ex-servicemen categories as per GOI Orders, however a registration fee of ₹50/- is to be paid.
• Application fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

গুরুত্বপূর্ণ তারিখ (Important Dates)

প্রয়োজনীয় নথিপত্র (Required Documents)

1. Hard-copy of the downloaded PDF of the filled online application form.
2. Self-attested copies of relevant testimonials, educational qualifications certificates (Post-Graduation Degree, Under Graduate Degree, 1-year Diploma/Proficiency certificate in Computer and Office applications).
3. Self-attested copies of work experience certificates on the organisation’s letterhead clearly stating designation, period of service, nature of work assignment(s), pay, date of issue, name and designation of issuing authority with signature and stamp.
4. Equivalency certification as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix (if working in IDA/CDA or other pay scale).
5. Percentage equivalency certificate from Board/University (for candidates with CGPA/DGPA/SGPA/FGPA).

গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নির্দেশাবলী (Important Instructions)

• Candidates must be citizens of India.
• Appointment will be made on probation for a period of one year for all regular positions, which may be extended further as deemed necessary.
• Appointment to the above post will be subject to the candidate being medically fit as per the standards prescribed for the post by IISER Kolkata and verification of character & antecedents and/or documents.
• In case it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidate are fake/false or the candidate has a clandestine antecedent/background and has suppressed the said information, then his/her service shall be terminated forthwith.
• Post-Graduation Degree of minimum two (02) years duration and Under Graduate Degree of minimum three (03) years duration shall be considered for further processing.

গুরুত্বপূর্ণ লিঙ্ক (Important Links)

• Online Application Portal Link: https://iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login
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