IISER Kolkata Project Computer Programmer Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER Kolkata) Kolkata Last Date: 11th March, 2026
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IISER Kolkata Project Computer Programmer Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary

IISER Kolkata Project Computer Programmer Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Project Computer Programmer Posts. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Computer Science and programming to work with a premier government research institute. The recruitment is conducted on a contract basis for a consolidated salary.

Recruitment Type

Direct Recruitment (Interview Based): This recruitment does not involve a competitive written examination. Selection will be based on the screening of applications followed by a Test/Interview.

Key Highlights

Organization Name Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata
Post Name Project Computer Programmer
Total Vacancies 02
Application Start Date Started (Apply before 11 March 2026)
Last Date to Apply 11 March 2026
Official Website https://apply.iiserkol.ac.in

Vacancy Details

The institute is looking to fill positions specifically for computer programming roles. The breakdown is as follows:

Post Name Total Vacancies Pay Scale / Salary Age Limit
Project Computer Programmer 02 Rs. 35,000 - 55,000 per month (Consolidated) Max 45 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications from a recognized university:

  • Required Degree: BCA, MCA, BSc, MSc, B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E, or M.E.
  • Requirement: Must have passed with First Division.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in Python, Django Web framework, API, and JQuery.
    • Knowledge of Bootstrap.
    • Strong knowledge of MySQL or any other SQL Database.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 1 year of working experience in computer programming jobs at a Government or reputed Private/Limited organization.
    • Working experience in an ERP system is preferred.
    • Knowledge of basic accounting is considered an added advantage.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 45 Years.
  • Age As On: The notification does not specify a cut-off date for age calculation. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for specific age relaxation rules if any.

Selection Process

The selection for IISER Kolkata Project Computer Programmer is a two-stage process:

  1. Screening of Applications: Applications will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience.
  2. Test/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Test and/or Interview.

Note: This is NOT an examination-based recruitment; it is a direct recruitment based on merit and interview performance.

Application Fee

The provided text does not specify any application fee. Please refer to the official notification PDF for fee details if applicable.

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must follow these steps to apply online:

  1. Visit the official application portal: https://apply.iiserkol.ac.in.
  2. Click on the link for Project Computer Programmer Recruitment 2026.
  3. Register and fill out the online application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
  4. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates) in the prescribed format.
  5. If applicable, pay the application fee online.
  6. Review all details carefully before final submission.
  7. Last Date: Submit the application on or before 11 March 2026.
  8. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Release Date 19 February 2026
Application Start Date Started
Last Date for Submission 11 March 2026

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About Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER Kolkata)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education), Government of India. IISER Kolkata is designed to reach the prestigious position in the global setting that IISc, IIMs and IITs presently enjoy. IISER Kolkata is an autonomous institution awarding its own degrees. The central theme of the IISER Kolkata is to integrate education with research so that undergraduate teaching as well as doctoral and postdoctoral research work could be carried out in basic sciences.

The basic idea of IISER is to create research Universities of the highest calibre in which teaching and education will be totally integrated with the state of the art research. These Universities are devoted to Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching in sciences in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere of research. One of the important objectives of creating these Universities is to make education and careers in basic sciences more attractive by providing opportunities in integrative teaching and learning of sciences and break the barriers of traditional disciplines.


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