Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi has invited online applications for 28 Group A posts across the Administrative, Technical, Library, System Analyst, IWD, Rajbhasha and Sports cadres. Eligible candidates can apply through the SAMARTH Portal from 11 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 (till 5:00 PM). No other mode of application will be accepted.
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Notification
The official notification carries a discrepancy between its header and footer: the header of the document states the advertisement number as 02/2026-27, while every page footer states 01/2026-27. Candidates are advised to verify the correct advertisement number on the official IIT BHU recruitment page before applying. A direct PDF download link was not available in the source text used for this article; candidates should check iitbhu.ac.in/recruitment_nf for the official notification PDF.
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi |
| Total Posts | 16 posts across 7 cadres |
| Total Vacancies | 28 |
| Mode of Application | Online only, via SAMARTH Portal |
| Job Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Recruitment Page | iitbhu.ac.in/recruitment_nf |
| Application Portal | iitbhunt.samarth.edu.in |
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 11 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 10 August 2026, till 5:00 PM |
| Deadline to Forward Printout via Proper Channel (where applicable) | Within 7 days after the last date of submission |
IIT BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The 28 vacancies are distributed across 16 posts in 7 cadres as follows:
| Post Code | Post Name | Cadre | Group | Pay Level | Vacancies (Breakup) | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26102 | Assistant Registrar | Administrative | A | 10 | 03 (UR-2; OBC-1) | 45 yrs |
| 26103 | Senior Technical Officer | Technical | A | 12 | 02 (UR) | 50 yrs |
| 26104 | Technical Officer (Group-I) | Technical | A | 10 | 02 (UR-1; OBC-1) | 45 yrs |
| 26105 | Technical Officer (Group-II) | Technical | A | 10 | 04 (UR-1; OBC-1; SC-1; EWS-1) | 45 yrs |
| 26106 | Technical Officer (Group-III) | Technical | A | 10 | 01 (SC) | 45 yrs |
| 26107 | Librarian | Library | A | 14 | 01 (UR) | 57 yrs |
| 26108 | Deputy Librarian | Library | A | 12 | 01 (UR) | 55 yrs |
| 26109 | Assistant Librarian | Library | A | 10 | 01 (UR) | 45 yrs |
| 26110 | Principal System Analyst | System Analyst | A | 13 | 01 (UR) | 55 yrs |
| 26111 | Senior System Analyst | System Analyst | A | 12 | 02 (UR) | 50 yrs |
| 26112 | System Analyst | System Analyst | A | 10 | 03 (UR-1; OBC-1; SC-1) | 40 yrs |
| 26113 | Executive Engineer | IWD | A | 12 | 02 (UR) | 50 yrs |
| 26114 | Assistant Executive Engineer | IWD | A | 10 | 02 (UR) | 45 yrs |
| 26115 | Hindi Officer | Rajbhasha | A | 10 | 01 (UR) | 50 yrs |
| 26116 | Chief Sports Officer | Sports | A | 12 | 01 (UR) | 55 yrs |
| 26117 | Sports Officer | Sports | A | 10 | 01 (UR) | 45 yrs |
One post of Technical Officer (across the Group-I/II/III postings) is earmarked for Persons-with-Disability (PwD) under Blindness or Low Vision, Hearing Impairment, Locomotor Disability, or Cerebral Palsy.
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Essential qualification and experience requirements differ by post. A summary is given below; candidates should verify the complete essential and desirable criteria - including the full list of specialization areas for Technical Officer posts - in the official notification before applying.
Administrative & Technical Cadre
| Post | Essential Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Registrar | Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent Grade B, UGC 7-point scale) plus at least 5 years' relevant administrative experience in Pay Level 7 or above in Central/State Govt., autonomous bodies, PSUs, research organizations, or a Top-30 NIRF-ranked institute |
| Senior Technical Officer | M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Instrumentation & Control Engineering (min. 55%) with 5 years' experience in Pay Level 11 or 8 years in Pay Level 10; OR Ph.D in the same fields with at least 8 years' relevant experience (5 years as Technical Officer in Pay Level 10 or equivalent) |
| Technical Officer (Group-I) | Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Engineering (min. 55%) plus 7 years' experience in Pay Level 7 or above; OR M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Engineering plus 4 years; OR Master's in Chemistry plus 5 years, all in Pay Level 7 or above in Central/State Govt./PSU/research organization/Top-30 NIRF institute |
| Technical Officer (Group-II) | Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics/Bio-Medical Engineering (min. 55%) plus 7 years' experience in Pay Level 7 or above; OR M.Tech in the same fields plus 4 years; OR Master's in Physics plus 5 years, in Pay Level 7 or above |
| Technical Officer (Group-III) | Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (min. 55%) plus 7 years' experience in Pay Level 7 or above; OR M.Tech in Civil Engineering plus 4 years, in Pay Level 7 or above |
Desirable qualifications for all three Technical Officer posts cover specialized experience areas such as instrumentation design, spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, mechanical testing, wireless communication systems, and life sciences - the full list of 16 specialization areas is given in the official notification.
Library Cadre
| Post | Essential Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|
| Librarian | Master's in Library/Information Science/Documentation (min. 55% or Grade B) plus minimum 18 years' post-qualification experience as College Librarian/Assistant Librarian, OR 13 years as Deputy Librarian/equivalent in Pay Level 12, plus evidence of innovative library service and published work |
| Deputy Librarian | Master's in Library/Information Science/Documentation (min. 55% or Grade B) plus 5 years' experience as Assistant University/College Librarian in Pay Level 10, plus evidence of innovative service and computerization of library |
| Assistant Librarian | Master's in Library/Information/Documentation Science or equivalent (min. 55%) plus at least 5 years' relevant experience in Pay Level 7 or above, plus must have cleared UGC/CSIR NET or an accredited equivalent (SLET/SET) |
Educational qualification and experience for all Library Cadre posts will be as per UGC guidelines as amended from time to time.
System Analyst Cadre
| Post | Essential Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|
| Principal System Analyst | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT or MCA (first class) plus 7 years' relevant experience in Pay Level 12; OR M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT (first class) plus 5 years' experience in Pay Level 12 |
| Senior System Analyst | B.E./B.Tech/MCA (first class) plus at least 10 years' relevant experience (8 years in Pay Level 10+); OR M.E./M.Tech (first class) plus at least 8 years' experience (5 years in Pay Level 10+) |
| System Analyst | B.E./B.Tech/MCA (first class) plus at least 6 years' relevant experience; OR M.E./M.Tech (first class) plus 4 years' relevant experience in System Administration/Network Management/Web Development/Programming |
IWD, Rajbhasha & Sports Cadre
| Post | Essential Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|
| Executive Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical (First Division) plus 8 years' experience in Pay Level 10; OR Master's degree in the relevant field (First Division) plus 6 years' experience in Pay Level 10 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil (First Division) plus minimum 3 years' experience in Pay Level 8; OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering (First Division) plus minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience, at least 3 years in Pay Level 8 |
| Hindi Officer | Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a main subject at degree level (or equivalent Hindi/English combination, min. 55%) plus 8 years' terminological/translation experience in Pay Level 6 or above, or 5 years in Pay Level 7 or above |
| Chief Sports Officer | Master's in Physical Education/Sports Science (min. 55%) plus 5 years' relevant experience in Pay Level 10 or above (Ph.D duration up to 3 years counted towards experience where applicable) |
| Sports Officer | Master's in Physical Education/Sports Science (min. 55% or Grade B) with a diploma in sports coaching, or having represented university/state at national level, plus 6 years' post-qualification experience organizing games/sports at University/Inter-College level, with specialization in at least one recognized sport |
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Age eligibility is reckoned as on the last date of submission of the online application, i.e. 10 August 2026.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Registrar | 45 yrs |
| Senior Technical Officer | 50 yrs |
| Technical Officer (Group-I/II/III) | 45 yrs |
| Librarian | 57 yrs |
| Deputy Librarian | 55 yrs |
| Assistant Librarian | 45 yrs |
| Principal System Analyst | 55 yrs |
| Senior System Analyst | 50 yrs |
| System Analyst | 40 yrs |
| Executive Engineer | 50 yrs |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | 45 yrs |
| Hindi Officer | 50 yrs |
| Chief Sports Officer | 55 yrs |
| Sports Officer | 45 yrs |
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms. Specific relaxation figures (in years, by category) are Not specified in this notification.
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Salary
Exact in-hand salary figures are Not specified in the notification. Pay is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Level applicable to each post (ranging from Pay Level 10 to Pay Level 14), plus the usual allowances admissible under IIT (BHU) rules in the corresponding Pay Matrix.
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil |
The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. The fee, once paid, is not refundable under any circumstances and cannot be adjusted against any other application or selection process.
IIT BHU Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The notification does not list a fixed, post-wise selection process. It states that the schedule for a Screening Test, Written Test, Presentation, Group Discussion, and/or Personal Interview - as applicable - will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by email. The exact combination of stages used for each specific post is Not specified in the notification.
Documents Required for IIT BHU Recruitment 2026
- Self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents mentioned in the online application
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the format prescribed by the Government of India
- OBC candidates applying under the reserved category must submit a non-creamy-layer certificate not older than six months
- Experience certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-A)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance, for candidates currently serving in Government/Semi-Government organizations, Autonomous Bodies, or Educational Institutions
- Printout of the final submitted online application form
How to Apply for IIT BHU Recruitment 2026
- Visit the SAMARTH Portal at iitbhunt.samarth.edu.in
- Register and fill in the online application form for the relevant post code
- Upload all required supporting documents, and NOC/Vigilance Clearance if currently in service
- Pay the applicable application fee online (Rs. 500/- for General/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwD/Female)
- Submit the application before 10 August 2026, 5:00 PM
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and preserve it for future reference
- Send the printout, along with supporting documents and the Annexure-A experience certificate, by Speed Post to: The Registrar, IIT (BHU), Varanasi - 221005, in a sealed envelope superscribed with the application form number, advertisement number, and post name/code, within 7 days of the last date
Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted online only; no other mode of submission is entertained
- Eligibility will be assessed as on 10 August 2026, the last date of online submission
- No change, correction, or modification is allowed after the application is submitted
- Reservation and age relaxation are applicable as per Government of India rules
- Mere fulfilment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for the selection process; the Institute may apply more stringent shortlisting criteria
- The Institute reserves the right to increase, decrease, postpone, or cancel the recruitment for any or all posts without assigning any reason
- All correspondence will be through the registered email address only; no hard-copy letters will be sent
- Canvassing in any manner will lead to disqualification
- Any dispute is subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Varanasi
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