IIIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 10 Senior Officer, Student Counsellor and More Posts

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Nagpur is hiring for 10 non-teaching contractual posts through a third-party manpower supply agency. There are six Junior Technical Officer posts, three in CSE and three in ECE, for B.Tech/B.E graduates aged up to 30. The other openings are a Senior Officer and an Officer in Training & Placement and two Student Counsellors. Applications are online only, and the recruitment portal closes at 5:00 PM on 19 November 2026.

IIIT Nagpur Junior Technical Officer and Other Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee, or an age limit for the Senior Officer, Officer and Student Counsellor posts.

About IIIT Nagpur

IIIT Nagpur is one of the 20 Indian Institutes of Information Technology set up under the Ministry of Education's Public-Private Partnership Scheme. Under the IIIT (PPP) Act, 2017, it has been declared an Institution of National Importance. It offers undergraduate and PhD programmes in CSE, ECE, Basic Sciences, AI & ML, Data Science & Analytics, HCI & Gaming Technology and IoT. The campus is about 25 km from Nagpur city, at Survey No. 140,141/1, Behind Br. Sheshrao Wankhade Shetkari Sahkari Soot Girni, Village Waranga, PO Dongargaon (Butibori), District Nagpur – 441108 (Maharashtra).

IIIT Nagpur Junior Technical Officer and Other Posts Vacancy Details 2026

The Director may increase or decrease the number of posts to be filled.

Duties of Each Post

Senior Officer and Officer (Training & Placement)

Both officers assist the Registrar or the Faculty In-Charge (T&P), mainly with student placements and internships. The work covers compiling and analysing student data, dealing with industry, and handling pre-placement procedures, aptitude tests, group discussions, technical and HR interviews, and institute-industry interaction. They also carry out administrative tasks for other sections when required. Both report to the Registrar or as the Competent Authority advises.

Student Counsellor

The counsellor counsels students, mostly aged 18 to 28, as well as adults over 28. The role includes building a counselling programme for the institute, working with volunteer agencies and hospitals, and running workshops, talks and group discussions. The counsellor keeps sessions confidential but must report any extreme case that needs the institution or the family to step in. They also keep a database on the mental well-being of students and employees. The counsellor reports to the Associate Dean (Student Welfare), the Registrar or as the Competent Authority advises.

Junior Technical Officer (CSE)

This officer looks after lab and equipment maintenance, IT, networking and email handling. The required knowledge covers system maintenance and troubleshooting, OS and driver installation, server maintenance, Wi-Fi and wired/wireless LAN, routing, and basic programming in Python, Java, C++ and C. The officer reports to the HoD or the Registrar.

Junior Technical Officer (ECE)

This officer handles lab work and equipment, IT, networking and email. The required knowledge covers circuit laws, AC fundamentals, sensors and transducers, SMPS and UPS electronics, analog and digital circuits, op amps, the 555 timer, signals and systems, control systems, DSO and PCB rework. It also covers tools such as PSpice, Cadence, MATLAB and network simulators, and newer technology such as antennas, SDR kits, cognitive radio and wireless communication. Candidates with experience in computer networking, LAN/WAN, and maintaining printers and routers will be given preference.

IIIT Nagpur Junior Technical Officer and Other Posts Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

Junior Technical Officer (CSE) and (ECE): not exceeding 30 years. Age, qualification and experience are all counted as on the closing date for applications, which is 19 November 2026.

Senior Officer (Training & Placement)

Essential: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University / Institute, with at least five years of Training & Placement work experience. Good oral and written communication in English / Hindi. Proficiency in computer operations is a must.

Advantage: Experience at an educational institute of national repute such as an IIT, NIT or IIIT. Applicants must attach or upload supporting documents for their T&P experience, signed by the Competent Authority.

Officer (Training & Placement)

Essential: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University / Institute, with at least two years of Training & Placement work experience. Good oral and written communication in English / Hindi. The same signed experience documents are required, and experience at an IIT, NIT or IIIT counts as a distinct advantage.

Student Counsellor

Essential (any one):

• B.A/B.Sc. (Psychology) with a certificate of Diploma in Counselling, plus at least three years of experience counselling students at educational institutes; or
• M.A/M.Sc. (Psychology), plus at least two years of experience counselling students at educational institutes; or
• MBBS with a Master's/Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine, plus at least one year of experience counselling students at educational institutes.

Good oral and written communication in English / Hindi is also essential. Desirable: an additional qualification in Mental Health or Counselling. Experience at an IIT, NIT or IIIT counts as a distinct advantage.

Junior Technical Officer (CSE)

Qualification: Graduation (B.Tech/B.E) in Computer Science & Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized University / Institute. Good oral and written communication in English is essential.

Preferable: Post-Graduation in a relevant field with at least 55% marks, and one year of work experience. Experience at an IIT, NIT or IIIT counts as a distinct advantage.

Junior Technical Officer (ECE)

Qualification: Graduation (B.Tech/B.E) in Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electrical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. Good oral and written communication in English is essential.

Preferable: Post-Graduation in a relevant field with at least 55% marks, and one year of work experience. Experience at an IIT, NIT or IIIT counts as a distinct advantage.

For the full eligibility of each post, check the official notification.

Selection Process

• Applications are shortlisted first. The institute may set norms higher than the minimum, and meeting the qualifications alone does not guarantee an interview call.
• Depending on the number of applications, the institute may hold a written test, interviews or both.
• Interviews will be held offline. Eligible candidates will be told the dates.
• Original documents are verified at the interview. A candidate whose documents do not meet the criteria, or who does not bring originals, will not be allowed to take the interview.
• The institute may offer a lower post to a candidate it finds suitable.

No TA/DA or lodging and boarding is paid for attending the interview. Paid guest-house accommodation is offered on a first-come basis, subject to availability. Details are on the institute website.

Service Conditions

• The positions are purely temporary and contractual, for 11 months. Extensions may follow under institute policy, depending on performance.
• Appointments are made through a third-party manpower supply service agency and give no right or preference to appointment on IIIT Nagpur's own rolls.
• The Student Counsellor attends the institute Monday to Saturday, 09:30 AM to 6 PM, or as the competent authority decides. The counsellor must be available for emergencies during holidays and odd hours, and must counsel online during a lockdown or curfew.
• The selected candidates will get joining details by email through the third party.

Important Dates

How to Apply for IIIT Nagpur Junior Technical Officer and Other Posts Recruitment 2026

1. Open the institute website, www.iiitn.ac.in, and follow the link to the recruitment portal.
2. Fill in the online application form for the post.
3. Upload the supporting documents. T&P officer applicants must include their experience documents signed by the Competent Authority.
4. Submit before 5:00 PM on 19 November 2026, when the portal closes. You do not need to send a hard copy.

For the interview, bring: your original documents and one complete set of self-attested photocopies of the online application and supporting documents. Changes to the advertisement are posted only on the institute website. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification, and false information leads to cancellation at any stage.

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