IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026: Career Guide & Vacancy Details

About IISER Tirupati Careers

🏛️ Organization Overview

IISER Tirupati is the seventh institute in the IISER chain, dedicated to world-class education and research in basic sciences.² Currently operating from its transit campus and rapidly moving toward a sprawling permanent campus in Yerpedu, the institute emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to science. It offers integrated BS-MS programs, MSc, and PhD programs across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Earth & Climate Sciences.

For professionals, IISER Tirupati offers a stable "Sarkari Naukri" within a high-growth academic ecosystem.³ The administrative and technical wings are essential to supporting the institute’s research-centric mandate. Employees benefit from being part of a national network of elite science institutes, often collaborating with other IISERs and IITs on administrative best practices and technical innovation.

💼 Key Job Profiles (Evergreen Roles)

• Assistant Professor: Entry-level faculty role requiring a PhD with a first-class academic record and typically at least 3 years of post-PhD research/teaching experience.⁴
• Technical Officer / Scientific Assistant: Critical roles in maintaining advanced research laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). Requires a B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in the relevant field.
• Assistant Registrar / Section Officer: Group A and B administrative roles responsible for academic affairs, establishment, and finance management.
• Junior Office Assistant (Multi-Skill): A versatile administrative role handling day-to-day office operations, student records, and clerical support.
• Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical): Responsible for the maintenance and development of the institute's campus infrastructure and residential blocks.

💰 Salary & Employee Benefits

IISER Tirupati adheres strictly to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) salary matrix.

• Faculty Cadre:
  • Professor: Academic Pay Level-14A (Starting basic ₹1,59,100).⁵
  • Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level-12 (Starting basic ₹1,01,500).⁶
• Non-Teaching Cadre:
  • Technical Officer (Group A): Pay Level-10 (Starting basic ₹56,100).
  • Technical Assistant (Group B): Pay Level-6 (Starting basic ₹35,400).
  • Junior Office Assistant (Group C): Pay Level-3 (Starting basic ₹21,700).

Standard Perks: Include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Children's Education Allowance (CEA), and medical facilities under the CS (MA) rules.

🎯 Selection Process

The selection at IISER Tirupati is designed to ensure technical competency and institutional fit:

1. Teaching Positions:
   • Shortlisting: Based on research publications, impact factors, and teaching statements.
   • Interaction/Seminar: Shortlisted candidates deliver a research seminar to the faculty.
   • Personal Interview: Final evaluation by a statutory Selection Committee.
2. Non-Teaching Positions:
   • Written Test: An objective-type examination covering General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Domain Knowledge.
   • Skill/Trade Test: Mandatory for technical and secretarial roles (e.g., laboratory techniques or typing tests).
   • Interview: Applicable only for Group 'A' senior administrative and technical officer posts.

💡 Expert Tips: "How to Crack IISER Tirupati Exams"

1. Research Proposal is Key for Faculty

For faculty applicants, your Future Research Statement is as important as your past publications. IISER Tirupati looks for researchers whose work can bridge multiple disciplines and utilize the institute's shared instrumentation facilities.

2. Focus on "Central Govt. Rules" for Staff

Non-teaching aspirants, especially for Section Officer or Assistant roles, should be well-versed in Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FRSR), GFR 2017, and CCS (Conduct) Rules. These form a significant part of the written test.

3. Practice for the Laboratory Trade Test

Technical Assistant candidates often face a hands-on "Trade Test" where they must demonstrate proficiency with lab equipment (like HPLC, NMR, or confocal microscopy). Ensure you have practical, not just theoretical, knowledge.