IIITD Recruitment 2026: 1 Assistant Administrative Officer (Placement) – Apply Online @ iiitd.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

IIITD has notified a single contractual vacancy under advertisement 34/2026. Post code Recruitment/34/2026-01 is assigned to this position.

In addition to the basic pay, the position includes HRA, Dearness Allowance, Travel Allowance, Medical Allowance, NPS, Mobile & Data Card Reimbursement, LTS Reimbursement, Professional Development Allowance, Group Term Insurance, Group Health Insurance, Children's Education Allowance, and NPL Bonus.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

The essential qualification requirements for the Assistant Administrative Officer (Placement) post at IIITD are as follows:

• Pathway A – Graduate Degree: Graduate in the relevant domain with a good academic record and a minimum of 55% marks. Must have a total of 8 years of relevant experience, of which 7 years at Pay Level-4 or equivalent in private organizations.
• Pathway B – Engineering / PG Degree: Post Graduate degree or Degree in Engineering with a good academic record and a minimum of 55% marks. Must have a total of 7 years of relevant experience, of which 6 years at Pay Level-4 or equivalent in private organizations.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Post-qualification work experience in educational / research institutes or multinational companies
• Knowledge of computer applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Upper Age Limit: 35 years (reckoned as on 15 October 2026)
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India norms. IIITD employees (including outsourced staff and employees of Centres / Section-8 companies) are eligible for relaxation of up to 5 years or the serving period, whichever is less.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection for the IIITD Assistant Administrative Officer (Placement) position follows a multi-stage process:

1. Application Scrutiny: A Screening Committee constituted by the Competent Authority will review all applications for eligibility against the prescribed qualification and experience criteria.
2. Shortlisting: Provisionally eligible and shortlisted candidates will be notified by email at the address provided in their application form.
3. Further Selection Process: The exact mode of further evaluation — which may include a written test, presentation, and/or interview — will be as determined by the Competent Authority. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for this stage.

Important: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the selection process. Candidates currently employed in Government Organizations, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance (if applicable) through the proper channel.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for the relevant qualification pathway
• Experience Certificates on official letterhead from all previous employers (8 years for Graduate pathway / 7 years for Engineering or PG pathway)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in the Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance from current employer in the Government / Autonomous Body / PSU (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Additional Instructions:

• All posts are contractual, initially for a period of 5 years or as recommended by the Selection Committee, extendable as per Institute norms and the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for Non-Teaching Staff – 2024.
• Prescribed qualifications are the minimum; possession thereof does not guarantee a call for the selection process.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed only via email using the email ID mentioned in their application form.
• Internal candidates must inform the HR Division and Head of Division before applying; NoC will not be issued later if prior intimation was not given, and the candidature may be cancelled.
• Deserving candidates may be given higher starting salary, additional increments, or pay protection.
• Reserved category appointments will be provisional and subject to verification of Caste / Tribe / PwD certificates.
• The application fee for non-shortlisted candidates will not be refunded. Incomplete applications or those without fee payment will be summarily rejected.
• For any recruitment portal queries, email [email protected].

How to Apply for IIITD Assistant Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official IIITD recruitment portal at iiitd.ac.in.
2. Verify your eligibility against the qualification and experience requirements before filling the form.
3. Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional experience details.
4. Upload required scanned documents and verify all entered information.
5. Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 590 online (General/Unreserved only; SC, ST, PwD, Women, and Internal Candidates are exempted).
6. Submit the form on or before 15 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.
7. Retain a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.

Important Links

• Download IIITD Assistant Administrative Officer Official Notification PDF (Advt No. 34/2026)
• Visit IIITD Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for IIITD Assistant Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for the IIITD Assistant Administrative Officer (Placement) post is 15 October 2026, by 5:00 PM. The application window opened on 1 October 2026.

2. What is the application fee for IIITD AAO recruitment?

The application fee is INR 590 (non-refundable) for General and Unreserved candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and Women categories, as well as internal candidates including allied staff, are fully exempted from payment.

3. What is the salary for the IIITD Assistant Administrative Officer post?

The pay scale is Level-6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month. Additional benefits include HRA, DA, TA, Medical Allowance, NPS, Professional Development Allowance, Group Term and Health Insurance, Children's Education Allowance, and NPL Bonus.

4. Is the IIITD Assistant Administrative Officer position permanent or contractual?

The position is contractual, initially for a period of 5 years or as recommended by the Selection Committee. The contract may be extended as per Institute norms and the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for Non-Teaching Staff – 2024. This is not a permanent sanctioned government cadre post.

5. What is the selection process for IIITD AAO recruitment?

Applications are first scrutinized by a Screening Committee constituted by the Competent Authority for eligibility. Provisionally shortlisted candidates are then informed by email and called for a further selection process, the format of which (written test, presentation, interview, or combination) will be determined by the Competent Authority. No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.

6. What is the minimum experience required for this post?

For candidates applying via the Graduate degree pathway, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required (with 7 years at Pay Level-4 or equivalent). For candidates applying via the PG / Engineering degree pathway, a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required (with 6 years at Pay Level-4 or equivalent). Age and experience are reckoned as on 15 October 2026.