IISER Kolkata Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 1 Regular Post

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata), an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. IISER-K/Admn/NT-05/2026 for direct recruitment to one regular Private Secretary post at its Mohanpur campus in Nadia district, West Bengal.

The single vacancy is Unreserved (UR) and is placed in Pay Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, ₹44,900-₹1,42,400, along with admissible allowances and service benefits under applicable Institute and Government of India rules.

The essential educational requirement is a Master's degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized University or Institute, together with excellent command over English. Candidates must have computer key-depression speed equivalent to 60 words per minute and a one-year Diploma or Proficiency Certificate in Computer and Office Applications from a recognized Institute. At least five years of relevant experience in Government organizations in Pay Level 6 or above is required. Desirable credentials reported from the notification include English stenography/shorthand proficiency around 100 w.p.m. and prior experience supporting senior functionaries in premier higher-education or national research institutions.

The online application window runs from 1 October 2026 to 21 October 2026, closing at 5:30 PM. After completing the online application, candidates must download and print the submitted form, attach self-attested supporting documents and send the signed hard copy to The Dean (Administration), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, West Bengal - 741246. The envelope should be superscribed for the Private Secretary post. PDF-derived copies of the current advertisement report a separate hard-copy receipt deadline of 31 October 2026 at 5:30 PM; because the official PDF host timed out during this verification session, that physical-submission date is retained as a separately noted milestone.

Selection is multi-stage. Applications are first scrutinized and shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates are then required to clear a qualifying Skill/Trade Test covering the prescribed computer, typing and secretarial competencies, followed by a 100-mark Written Test. The written test forms the merit-scored stage, subject to document verification and other appointment formalities prescribed by IISER Kolkata.

The total application charge for General/OBC/EWS candidates is ₹500, consisting of ₹450 application fee plus ₹50 registration fee. SC/ST/PwBD, Women and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt from the ₹450 application-fee component but must pay the ₹50 registration fee. The fee is non-refundable.