IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has opened 11 Technical Officer posts across nine departments, from Chemistry and Electronics to Fire Safety, and the pay starts at Rs 56,100 a month. Technical Officer is a Group A post at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix (the government pay grade ladder). Every department asks for experience in a Pay Level 7 post, so this is not a job for fresh graduates. Online applications close on 20.12.2026 at 23:59.
Technical Officer (8 departments and centres) and Technical Officer (Fire Safety), Group A, Pay Level 10
Organization
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Notification / Advertisement No.
411002/7/2026-NFR dated 05.11.2026
Location
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Total Vacancies
11 (UR 6, SC 1, ST 1, OBC-NCL 2, EWS 1)
Qualification
Master’s degree in Science, M.Tech or four-year Bachelor’s degree in the matching field with at least 55% marks, plus 2 to 5 years of experience at Pay Level 7 (differs by department)
Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience
20.12.2026
Presentation and Interview date
Not announced yet
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All applicants, except those listed below
Rs 1,000
SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates
Nil (exempt)
The fee is paid online only and is not refundable.
Vacancy Details
S.No.
Department / Centre
UR
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
EWS
Total
1
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
Central Research Facility
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
Civil Engineering
1
0
0
0
0
1
4
Computer Science and Engineering
1
0
0
0
0
1
5
Electrical Engineering
0
0
0
0
1
1
6
Electronics Engineering
1
1
0
0
0
2
7
Mechanical Engineering
1
0
1
0
0
2
8
Physics
0
0
0
1
0
1
9
Technical Officer (Fire Safety)
1
0
0
0
0
1
Total
6
1
1
2
1
11
UR means Unreserved, OBC-NCL means Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS means Economically Weaker Section. One Technical Officer post is reserved for Divyangjan (persons with benchmark disabilities) under any one of these groups: low vision, hard of hearing, or locomotor disability, which includes cerebral palsy, cured leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
Eligibility Criteria
Department / Centre
Essential qualification and experience
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Master’s degree in Science in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry with at least 55% marks, plus 4 years of relevant experience in Pay Level 7
Central Research Facility
Master’s degree in Science in Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology with at least 55% marks, plus 4 years of relevant experience in Pay Level 7
Civil Engineering
M.Tech in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks and 2 years of experience in Pay Level 7, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks and 5 years of experience in Pay Level 7
Computer Science and Engineering
M.Tech in Computer Science or allied branches with 55% marks and 2 years of experience, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Computer Science or allied branches with 55% marks and 5 years, or M.Sc in Computer Science or MCA with 55% marks and 4 years. All experience is in Pay Level 7
Electrical Engineering
M.Tech in Electrical Engineering with at least 55% marks and 2 years of experience in Pay Level 7, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 55% marks and 5 years of experience in Pay Level 7
Electronics Engineering
M.Tech or M.E. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with 55% marks and 2 years of experience in Pay Level 7, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 55% marks and 5 years of experience in Pay Level 7
Mechanical Engineering
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a specialisation in Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, with 55% marks and 2 years of experience in Pay Level 7, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 55% marks and 5 years of experience in Pay Level 7
Physics
Master’s degree in Science in Physics with at least 55% marks, plus 4 years of relevant experience in Pay Level 7
Technical Officer (Fire Safety)
M.Tech or M.E. in Fire Engineering or Fire and Safety Engineering with 55% marks and 2 years of experience, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 55% marks and 5 years, or M.Sc in Fire and Safety Management with 55% marks and 4 years. All experience is in Pay Level 7. You also need experience in fire fighting operations and system maintenance, safety jobs such as incident and accident reporting, investigation analysis, safety inspection and job safety analysis, and fire and safety in high-rise buildings
Computer skills (all posts)
Good working use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, or equivalent software, is a must
Not having the essential education and experience leads to disqualification
For the Fire Safety post, extra experience in Central or State Government bodies or reputed industries, a qualification in occupational health and safety, a computer course of at least three months, and experience in construction safety with knowledge of safety rules are desirable. Desirable means helpful, not compulsory.
Category
Age relaxation
SC, ST, OBC-NCL and Divyang candidates against reserved posts
As per Government of India norms. The notification does not state the number of years
Staff with at least 3 years on a regular post in this Institute or other IITs, NITs or CFTIs (centrally funded technical institutes)
Up to 5 years. Employees of private organisations get no relaxation under this rule
Regular Central or State Government employees and Ex-Servicemen
As per Government of India norms. The notification does not state the number of years
In short: across the posts, an M.Tech needs 2 years of experience, a Master’s in Science or MCA needs 4 years, and a four-year Bachelor’s degree needs 5 years. The usual age limit is 40, and for reserved categories you need to check the Government of India rules for the exact extra years.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
The maximum age is 40 years, counted on 20.12.2026. Enter your date of birth and that cut-off date to see where you stand.
Skip this one if you are a fresher. Every department asks for 2 to 5 years of experience in a Pay Level 7 post, along with at least 55% marks in your qualifying degree.
Each post belongs to one named department, and the degree field is fixed for it. Check your branch against the department table above, because even in Mechanical Engineering the M.Tech must be in one of the listed specialisations.
There is no fixed exam. Applications are shortlisted on papers and then a presentation and interview decide the result, although the Institute can hold a written or computer test if it needs one. The interview can be online, and shortlisted candidates get their AC-3 rail fare back on showing tickets.
If you work in a Central or State Government body, an autonomous body or a PSU (a government-owned company), you need an NOC (No Objection Certificate, a letter from your employer allowing you to apply). You can apply without it, but it then counts as an advance copy and you must show the NOC at the interview or your application may not be considered.
If your experience certificate shows a pay scale that is not a Central Government scale, you must also upload an equivalence certificate, or that experience will not be counted.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Preliminary shortlisting
Applications are checked against the essential qualification and experience in the advertisement. If many applications arrive, the Institute can choose its own method of shortlisting
2. Written or computer test (only if needed)
May be held as per the Recruitment Rules of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The notification does not confirm that one will be held
3. Presentation and Interview
Held before the Selection Committee and can be online. Final selection depends on how the shortlisted candidates perform here. Shortlisted candidates get to-and-fro rail fare in AC-3 tier by the shortest route, booked directly from IRCTC, on showing tickets
In short: your papers are checked first, and then the presentation and interview decide who gets selected. The notification gives no marks, weightage or dates for any stage.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Post level
Group A, Pay Level 10 of the Pay Matrix
Pay range
Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 a month
Travel
To-and-fro rail fare (AC-3 tier) for candidates shortlisted for the presentation and interview
In plain terms, the pay starts at Rs 56,100 a month. The notification does not list DA, HRA or other allowances, so the final in-hand figure is not stated.
How to Apply
Read the full notification and check that your degree, marks and experience match the department you want.
Keep one PDF with proof of all your educational qualifications and one PDF with all your experience certificates ready. Add your caste, EWS, disability or equivalence certificate if it applies to you.
Open the Non-Faculty Recruitment portal, register with an active mobile number and email address, and fill in the online form.
Pay the Rs 1,000 fee online if you are not exempt, upload your documents and submit the form before 23:59 on 20.12.2026.
If you work in the Government or a PSU, keep your NOC ready for the interview.
Note: once you submit, the details in the online form are final and cannot be changed. Applications that arrive late or are incomplete are rejected.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Education proof
One single PDF with proof of all the required educational qualifications
Experience certificates
One single PDF. If the pay scale shown is not a Central Government scale, add an equivalence certificate or the experience will not be counted
Caste certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS)
Latest Government of India format, issued by the competent authority before the closing date. EWS and OBC-NCL certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2026
Disability certificate (Divyang candidates)
Needed to claim reservation or age relaxation
NOC from employer (serving Government or PSU staff)
Can go as an advance copy now, but must be shown at the interview
Do not apply if you lack the essential education or experience. The notification says candidates without them are disqualified.
Upload one PDF for all education proof and one PDF for all experience certificates, not many separate files.
Experience that shows a non-Central pay scale without an equivalence certificate is not counted.
Check your entries, mobile number and email before you submit, because the details are final and cannot be changed later.
An EWS or OBC-NCL certificate issued before 01.04.2026 will not do. Get a fresh one in the latest format.
Do not wait for the last day. The Institute will not accept delays caused by internet problems, and the fee is not refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT ISM Dhanbad Technical Officer?
Online applications close on 20.12.2026 at 23:59 hrs.
How many Technical Officer posts are there?
There are 11 posts: 10 in eight departments and centres, and 1 for Technical Officer (Fire Safety).
What qualification is needed?
It depends on the department: a Master’s in Science with 4 years of experience, an M.Tech with 2 years, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree with 5 years, all with at least 55% marks and all in Pay Level 7.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 40 years, counted on 20.12.2026.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 1,000, paid online and not refundable, and SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates do not pay.
How will candidates be selected?
Applications are shortlisted on qualification and experience, and then a presentation and interview before the Selection Committee decide the result.
What is the pay for this post?
The post is Group A at Pay Level 10, which is Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 a month.
Can freshers apply for Technical Officer?
No, because every department needs 2 to 5 years of experience in a Pay Level 7 post.
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.
