Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has 11 jobs open at its Computer Center in Varanasi, and the range is wide: depending on the post, you can apply with an ITI certificate or with a B.E., B.Tech or M.Tech degree. You must fill the form online by 25.11.2026 and then send a printed copy with your documents to the university by 30.11.2026. This is Advertisement No. 03/2026-2027, and BHU has cancelled its older advertisements for these same posts.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | System Engineer, Maintenance Engineer (Junior), Computer Operator Gr.-I, AC Operator, Laboratory Attendant, Workshop Attendant |
| Organization | Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Computer Center |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 03/2026-2027 (dated 26.10.2026) |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (UR 7, OBC 4). UR means unreserved, open to everyone. |
| Qualification | Different for each post, from ITI and 12th with science to B.E., B.Tech or M.Tech. See the post-wise table below. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 years as on 25.11.2026 (varies by post — see table below) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written test, then skill test; shortlisted candidates show their original documents |
| Pay Scale | Rs 18,000 to Rs 78,800 a month at the start, depending on the post (Pay Level 1 to 12) |
| How to Apply | Apply online at www.bhu.ac.in/rac, then send the printed form to BHU by 30.11.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF (Advt. No. 03/2026-2027) |
| Official Website / Apply Online | BHU Recruitment and Assessment Cell (bhu.ac.in/rac) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 26.10.2026 |
| Last date to fill the online application form | 25.11.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last date to submit the printed form with enclosures | 30.11.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Age and eligibility are checked as on | 25.11.2026 (last date of online application) |
| Written test and skill test dates | Not announced yet |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Group A posts (System Engineer, Maintenance Engineer (Junior)): UR, EWS and OBC candidates | Rs 1,000 |
| Group C posts (Computer Operator, AC Operator, Laboratory Attendant, Workshop Attendant): UR, EWS and OBC candidates | Rs 500 |
| SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates | Nil |
| How to pay | Online, inside the application form: net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI |
| Refund | The fee is non-refundable |
UR means unreserved, EWS means Economically Weaker Section, OBC means Other Backward Classes, SC and ST mean Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities.
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Group | UR | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC001 | System Engineer | A | 1 | – | 1 |
| CC002 | Maintenance Engineer (Junior) | A | – | 1 | 1 |
| CC003 | Computer Operator Gr.-I | C | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| CC004 | AC Operator | C | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| CC005 | Laboratory Attendant | C | 1 | – | 1 |
| CC006 | Workshop Attendant | C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 4 | 11 |
The notice shows no vacancies for EWS, SC or ST candidates. Group A is the senior grade of government jobs and Group C is the junior grade. The total of 11 is the sum of the post-wise numbers in the notice.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Age Limit | System Engineer: up to 50 years. Maintenance Engineer (Junior): up to 40 years. All other posts: up to 32 years. Age is counted as on 25.11.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Qualification | Different for each post. See the post-wise table below. The degree posts ask for at least 55% marks. |
| If you are already employed | Send your application through your employer, or attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer, or your application may not be considered |
Post-wise qualification and experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Engineer (Route 1) | M.Tech, M.E. or M.S. (CS, IT or Electronics and Communication); 55% | 5 years | 50 |
| System Engineer (Route 2) | B.Tech or B.E. (same branches), or MCA, or M.Sc CS after B.Sc CS; 55% | 7 years | 50 |
| System Engineer (Route 3) | M.Sc (CS or IT) after a B.Sc in any science subject; 55% | 8 years | 50 |
| Maintenance Engineer (Junior) | B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics and Communication or in Computer Science and Engineering; 55% | 5 years in network and hardware work | 40 |
| Computer Operator Gr.-I | B.Sc in CS, or BCA, or any B.Sc with PGDCA; 55% | Not asked | 32 |
| AC Operator | ITI in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (NCVT or SCVT) | 2 years running AC plants | 32 |
| Laboratory Attendant | 12th with science, plus a computer hardware course of 6 months or more | Not asked | 32 |
| Workshop Attendant | 10th plus ITI as Electrician, Plumber, Fitter, Welder or Wireman | 1 year in the trade | 32 |
CS means Computer Science, IT means Information Technology, and PGDCA is a post-graduate diploma in computer applications. The 55% is the minimum marks asked for the degree.
- System Engineer: the experience must be in an industry or university computer centre, in areas such as server setup, storage systems, backup systems, Linux or Unix, databases and computer networks.
- Maintenance Engineer (Junior): the experience must be in computer network administration and hardware, including large UPS systems and central AC plants, or in running a campus-wide network.
- AC Operator: the experience must include VRV systems (a type of central AC) of over 500 TR, in a university, research body, government office, PSU (public sector company) or other autonomous body.
- Workshop Attendant: the year in the trade can come from government or similar service, a statutory or autonomous body, a university, or a private firm with yearly turnover of Rs 50 crore or more.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates | As per the Government of India reservation policy (the notice gives no year figures) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
| Permanent employees of BHU | No age bar |
| BHU project, scheme, contract or daily-wage staff (Group B and C posts) | Time worked at BHU can count towards age relaxation, if one stretch of service is more than six months |
| Candidates of exceptional merit | BHU may relax qualification, experience and age limit at its own discretion |
In short: the notice only says “as per Government of India rules” and gives no extra years for any category, so check the central government age-relaxation rules for your category before you decide whether you are within the limit.
Who Should Apply
- System Engineer needs 5 to 8 years of work experience depending on your degree, and Maintenance Engineer (Junior) needs 5 years, so recent graduates cannot apply for these two posts.
- Computer Operator Gr.-I and Laboratory Attendant do not ask for any work experience, which makes them the posts open to freshers.
- AC Operator needs an ITI plus 2 years of experience, and Workshop Attendant needs a 10th pass plus an ITI and 1 year in the trade.
- The Group C posts are filled on a regular basis, and BHU says all posts may be filled by direct recruitment.
- Your application is complete only after the printed copy with your documents is submitted by 30.11.2026, so plan for postal time if you live far from Varanasi.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Screening of applications (only if BHU decides) | BHU may set up a screening committee to shortlist applicants, for example by higher qualification or more experience, depending on how many apply. |
| Written test | BHU will hold a written test. The syllabus and pattern will be announced later. |
| Skill test | BHU will also hold a skill test, a test of the practical skills the job needs. The notice gives no details yet. |
| Original document check | Shortlisted candidates for each post are called to show their original documents. |
| Extra marks for BHU’s own staff (Group C posts) | Daily-wage or contract staff of BHU get 4% marks for each year of service (at least 240 days a year), up to 20% in each part of the test, if they meet the eligibility rules. |
In short: there will be a written test and a skill test, but the notice does not say how many marks each carries or how the final merit list is made. BHU will announce the syllabus later, so keep an eye on the official page.
Salary and Benefits
| Post | Pay Level | Pay in Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| System Engineer | Level 12 | Rs 78,800 – 2,09,200 |
| Maintenance Engineer (Junior) | Level 10 | Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Computer Operator Gr.-I | Level 5 | Rs 29,200 – 92,300 |
| AC Operator | Level 3 | Rs 21,700 – 69,100 |
| Laboratory Attendant, Workshop Attendant | Level 1 | Rs 18,000 – 56,900 |
Pay Level is a grade in the central government’s Pay Matrix, the table that sets basic pay. The first figure in each range is the starting basic pay, so a Laboratory Attendant starts at Rs 18,000 a month and a System Engineer at Rs 78,800. The notice does not list allowances or other benefits.
How to Apply
- Go to www.bhu.ac.in/rac and register on the Recruitment and Assessment Cell portal. You must register before you can fill the form.
- Fill in the online application form. It has several tabs, so complete every one. Upload a passport-size photograph and your signature in JPEG format, each not more than 50 KB.
- Check every entry and then submit the form. You cannot change anything after the final submission.
- Pay the application fee online if it applies to you. You will be taken to the payment gateway after you submit.
- Print the filled form, attach your documents and send it to the Office of the Registrar, Recruitment and Assessment Cell, Holkar House, BHU, Varanasi – 221005 (U.P.) on or before 30.11.2026.
Note: both the online form and the printed copy are needed. An incomplete application is rejected.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | JPEG, not more than 50 KB. Uploaded in the online form. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | JPEG, not more than 50 KB. Uploaded in the online form. |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Needed only if you are already employed, unless you apply through your employer |
| Education certificates and mark sheets | General guidance: attach copies for the qualification you claim |
| Experience certificates | General guidance: needed for the posts that ask for work experience |
| Category certificate | General guidance: needed if you claim OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD benefits |
| Age proof and ID proof | General guidance: date of birth certificate and a government photo ID |
The notice does not list the enclosures one by one. The rows after the NOC are general guidance, not taken from the notice, so check the application form on the BHU site for the exact list.
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF (Advt. No. 03/2026-2027) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | www.bhu.ac.in/rac |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not stop after the online form. The printed copy with your documents must also be submitted by 30.11.2026, up to 5:00 PM.
- Do not leave any tab or document out. BHU rejects incomplete applications.
- Check every entry before the final submit, because nothing can be changed afterwards.
- Keep your photograph and signature in JPEG format and under 50 KB each, or the upload will fail.
- If you work somewhere now, apply through your employer or attach a NOC, or BHU may not consider you.
- Do not ask anyone to put in a word for you. BHU says canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for BHU Computer Center recruitment 2026?
You must fill the online form by 25.11.2026, up to 5:00 PM, and submit the printed form with your documents by 30.11.2026, up to 5:00 PM.
How many posts are there in this BHU notification?
There are 11 posts: System Engineer 1, Maintenance Engineer (Junior) 1, Computer Operator Gr.-I 3, AC Operator 3, Laboratory Attendant 1 and Workshop Attendant 2.
What qualification is needed?
It depends on the post. Workshop Attendant needs a 10th pass plus ITI, Laboratory Attendant needs 12th with science, Computer Operator needs a B.Sc in Computer Science or BCA, and the two engineer posts need a B.Tech or B.E. or higher.
What is the age limit?
The limit is 50 years for System Engineer, 40 years for Maintenance Engineer (Junior) and 32 years for the other four posts, counted as on 25.11.2026.
How much is the application fee?
UR, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 1,000 for the two Group A engineer posts and Rs 500 for the Group C posts, while SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay nothing.
How will BHU select candidates?
BHU will hold a written test and a skill test, and shortlisted candidates will be called to show their original documents.
What is the salary for these posts?
Basic pay starts at Rs 18,000 a month for Laboratory Attendant and Workshop Attendant (Level 1) and at Rs 78,800 for System Engineer (Level 12).
Do I need to send a printed copy of the form?
Yes. After you submit the online form, print it and send it with your documents to the Registrar’s office (Recruitment and Assessment Cell), Holkar House, BHU, Varanasi – 221005, by 30.11.2026.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
