IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 40 Non-Teaching Posts, Last Date 15 June

IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 is an official central government job notification released by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali — an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India — vide Advertisement No. NF (03)/Regular/2026 dated 03 May 2026. A total of 40 vacancies across Group-A, Group-B, and Group-C non-teaching posts are being filled through direct recruitment on a regular basis. The posts range from highly technical and administrative senior positions like Superintending Engineer (Level 13) and Deputy Registrar (Level 12) at the top, to entry-level positions like Attendant (Level 1) at the bottom. These are permanent government posts covered under the National Pension System (NPS) and offer excellent career growth opportunities in one of India’s most prestigious science research institutions.

The last date to submit the online application form for IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 is 15 June 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must complete the entire application process — filling in all details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee — before this deadline. No application submitted after this date and time will be accepted under any circumstances. IISER Mohali has specifically advised candidates not to wait until the last day as heavy website traffic during closing days can cause login failures, connection issues, or server outages. Submitting the application at least 7 to 10 days before the closing date is strongly recommended. All recruitment-related updates will be published only on the official IISER Mohali website and no separate letters will be sent.

The application fee for IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 varies by category. General (UR) and OBC-NCL candidates must pay ₹1,100 plus 18% GST (₹198), making the total ₹1,298 per application. EWS candidates must pay ₹600 plus 18% GST (₹108), totalling ₹708 per application. SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen, and Female candidates of all categories are completely exempted from paying any application fee. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post. In case a post is cancelled, the GST component of the fee will not be refunded. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances regardless of whether the application is accepted or rejected.

To be eligible for the Junior Office Assistant (Multi Skill) posts in IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 — whether for Administration (11 vacancies) or Accounts (3 vacancies) — candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in any discipline from a recognized university. In addition, candidates must have excellent computer proficiency in office applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute (WPM). The experience requirement is 4 years of relevant experience in an office environment. The upper age limit for both Junior Office Assistant posts is 33 years. For the Accounts section specifically, a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Commerce with 4 years of Finance and Accounts experience is desirable but not mandatory as a minimum requirement.

The salary for IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 posts is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The highest paying post is Superintending Engineer at Pay Level 13, which carries a basic pay starting from ₹1,18,500 per month going up to ₹2,14,100 per month. Deputy Registrar, Deputy Librarian, and Principal Technical Officer (Grade-II) are at Pay Level 12 with basic pay starting at ₹78,800 per month. Senior Technical Officer (IT) is at Level 11 (starting ₹67,700). Assistant Executive Engineer is at Level 10 (starting ₹56,100). Group-B posts like Senior Superintendent, Library Superintendent, Physical Education Instructor, Counsellor, and Nurse are at Level 7 (starting ₹44,900). Junior Engineer and Junior Translator are at Level 6 (starting ₹35,400). Group-C posts range from Level 5 (starting ₹29,200) to Level 1 (starting ₹18,000). All posts also carry DA, HRA, and other central government allowances.

The selection process for IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 involves multiple stages. First, all submitted online applications are evaluated by IISER Mohali’s Scrutiny Committee. The committee may shortlist candidates based on higher educational qualifications, more relevant experience, or experience gained in Central/State Government institutions. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a Written Test, Skill Test, and/or Interview as applicable to each post — the exact combination depends on the post and will be decided by the Institute. Candidates must produce all original documents at the time of the selection test or interview; no candidate will be allowed to participate without original documents. IISER Mohali reserves the right to adopt any additional shortlisting criteria beyond what is advertised. The scheme of examination and syllabus for each post will be announced separately on the IISER Mohali website.

Yes, candidates currently serving in Central Government, State Government, Semi-Government Organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies can apply for IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026. However, such candidates are required to submit specific documents — a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or forwarding letter from their current employer (through proper channel) along with a detailed Experience Certificate mentioning their date of joining, pay level, designation, duties performed, and period of employment. These documents must either be uploaded before the last date of the online application or emailed to recruitment@iisermohali.ac.in before the written exam or interview date. Both the NOC and experience certificate must be on the official letterhead of the organization bearing the issuing authority’s signature and seal. Government employees also get no upper age limit if they are IISER Mohali’s own employees, provided at least one year of service remains before superannuation.

The minimum educational qualification required for the Junior Technical Assistant post (Pay Level 5) in IISER Mohali Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 is a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering in the relevant field with at least 55% marks. In addition, the candidate must have 5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory or Academic/Research establishment of National or International repute in handling scientific equipment. The equipment experience may be related to Biological Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Data Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Effluents Treatment labs, Virtual Classroom, Computer Networking, IT, E-Classroom, Audio Visual equipment, or CCTV Networking. The upper age limit for this post is 33 years. A total of 8 vacancies are available across SC, OBC-NCL, EWS, and UR categories, with 1 vacancy horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen.