Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
Last Date: 24 September 2026

IIT BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment: Quick Overview

IIT BHU Non-Teaching Recruitment: Quick Intro 

IIT (BHU) Varanasi has opened online applications for 55 non-teaching posts under Advertisement No. 03/2026-27. The vacancies cover Junior Superintendent, five groups of Junior Technician, Junior Library Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Junior Engineer and Junior Translation Officer. Applications opened on 25 August 2026 and close on 24 September 2026 at 5 PM, through the Samarth online portal.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi is one of India's historic technical institutions and currently functions as an Institute of National Importance, established under an Act of Parliament. Its core focus is engineering and technology education and research, while this recruitment supports the non-academic workforce that keeps the institute's operations running. The notified roles span areas such as administration, technical laboratories, library services, engineering facilities, and the Hindi Cell.

This is not IIT (BHU)'s only non-teaching recruitment this year. In July, the institute conducted a separate recruitment drive for Group A non-teaching posts, covering senior administrative and technical positions at Pay Level 10 and above. The application window for that recruitment closed in early August. Launching another substantial non-teaching recruitment drive within roughly six weeks of the earlier Group A notification suggests that IIT (BHU) is addressing staffing requirements across multiple levels, covering both senior and junior cadres.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment offers 55 posts across 10 different roles, covering 5 cadres: Administrative, Technical, Library, Engineering, and Rajbhasha. The complete post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided below:

Note: Junior Superintendent accounts for 21 of the 55 vacancies, making it the largest single post in the recruitment. It is open to graduates from any discipline, subject to the prescribed experience and other eligibility conditions, which may result in a wider applicant pool.

Application Fee

The application fee is determined by the Group to which the post belongs, rather than by the individual post. The complete Group-wise and category-wise fee structure is provided below:

*The application fee must be paid online through the SAMARTH portal using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Offline payment through Demand Draft is not available for this recruitment. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred or adjusted against another application or examination.

Age Limit

The cut-off date for determining age eligibility is 24 September 2026, which is the last date for submitting the online application. Since the age limits vary by post, candidates should check the specific age requirement for their chosen position in the “Vacancy Details” section above.

Note: Age relaxation is available as per the applicable Government of India rules for eligible reserved and special categories, and since the category-wise age-relaxation period has not been specified, candidates should refer to the applicable Central Government rules or the official application portal to confirm the exact relaxation available to them before applying.  

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification and experience requirements for each post are detailed below:

Selection Process

The official recruitment notification doesn't prescribe a single, fixed selection process for all posts. Applications are first shortlisted based on the prescribed educational qualifications and relevant experience, then depending on the post, shortlisted candidates may then be required to appear for a Screening Test, Written Test, Presentation, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, or a combination of these stages. The specific selection process and schedule will be communicated directly to shortlisted candidates through email.

*Two provisions in the general instructions are particularly important:
1. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee shortlisting. The Institute may apply stricter criteria and give preference to candidates with higher qualifications, experience, or merit when determining who proceeds to the next stage.
2. The Institute also reserves the right to offer certain positions on a contractual basis instead of regular appointment, depending on the candidate's performance and the availability or requirements of the post at the time of selection. 

Note: All recruitment-related communication, including stage-wise schedules and selection updates, will be sent to the email address registered during the application process and no hard-copy communication will be issued. IIT (BHU) may also publish the application numbers of shortlisted and non-shortlisted candidates on its website. Therefore if a candidate believes there is an error in the shortlisting status, they can submit a representation by email within 5 days of the list being published.

Salary, Job Location and Service Conditions

The salary is determined according to the applicable Pay Level rather than a single fixed amount. The 10 posts fall under Pay Levels 3, 6, and 8, along with admissible allowances under IIT (BHU) rules. Generally under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, the starting basic pay is:
> Pay Level 3: Rs.21,700
> Pay Level 6: Rs.35,400
> Pay Level 8: Rs.47,600
*These figures represent the starting basic pay only; allowances are added separately. Since IIT (BHU) has not specified an official in-hand salary figure, candidates should not treat the above amounts as take-home pay.

Selected candidates are generally appointed on regular terms with a probation period, as per IIT (BHU) norms. However, the exact probation duration has not been specified officially. As mentioned in the selection process, the Institute may also offer contractual appointments for certain posts, depending on the candidate's performance and the Institute's assessment at the time of selection and all 10 posts are based at the IIT (BHU) campus in Varanasi.

How to Apply

1. Visit the SAMARTH portal at iitbhunt.samarth.edu.in, this is the only accepted mode of application.
2. Register using a valid, active email ID and mobile number, since every future communication depends on this email.
3. Fill in the online form carefully with your personal, educational and experience details for the specific post code you are applying to.
4. Upload the required supporting documents as prompted by the portal.
5. Pay the applicable fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI, unless you fall in an exempted category.
6. Review every field closely before submit, because the form cannot be edited, corrected or modified once submitted, under any circumstances.
7. Download and save the printout of your submitted application immediately after submission.
8. Send this printout, along with self-attested copies of your supporting documents, by Speed Post to The Registrar, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, in a sealed envelope superscribed with your application form number, the advertisement number, and the name and code of the post.
9. If you are claiming experience earned in a government, PSU or autonomous body role, get an experience certificate from your employer in the Annexure-A format (Page no. 5 of the Official Notification PDF, available in the Important Links section below), and if you currently work in government, semi-government, an autonomous body or an educational institution, upload your No Objection Certificate and vigilance clearance while applying, or be ready to produce these at the interview stage if you could not upload them.
10. If your application needs to be forwarded through proper channel by your current employer, make sure that forwarding reaches the Registrar within 7 days of the last date, since a late or missing forwarding can keep your application out of the process entirely.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

Before starting the online application, candidates should keep the following documents in self-attested form:
1. Educational certificates and marksheets for the prescribed degree or diploma
2. Experience certificates in the prescribed Annexure-A format, wherever experience is required for eligibility
3. SC/ST/OBC category certificate, wherever applicable. For OBC candidates, the certificate should include the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) status and meet the prescribed validity requirements
4. PwBD certificate, where applicable
5. No Objection Certificate (NOC) and vigilance clearance, if currently employed with a Government, semi-government, autonomous body, or educational institution.

*No separate file-size or format requirements for the photograph and signature has been specified. Candidates should therefore follow the format, dimensions, and file-size specifications displayed by the SAMARTH portal during the upload process.
 
Important Instructions Candidates Should Note:
> The application is a one-time submission, and no corrections are allowed after final submission. Candidates should verify all details carefully before submitting the form.
> If any information provided by a candidate is later found to be false or incorrect, the candidature may be cancelled at any stage, including after appointment.
> IIT (BHU) reserves the right to increase or decrease the advertised vacancies or cancel recruitment for any post without assigning a reason.
> Any dispute related to the recruitment will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Varanasi.
> Canvassing in any form is prohibited and may result in disqualification.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?

There are 55 posts in total across ten categories. Junior Superintendent carries the largest share with 21 seats, while Junior Translation Officer has just one.

What is the last date to apply?

The SAMARTH portal closes on 24 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. After that, the online application mode shuts and no other submission method is accepted.

Who is eligible for these posts?

Eligibility depends entirely on which post you are targeting, ranging from a bachelor's degree in any discipline for Junior Superintendent to branch-specific engineering qualifications for the Junior Technician groups. Check the qualification section for your specific post.

What is the age limit, including relaxations?

The upper age limit ranges from 27 years for Junior Technician to 40 years for Assistant Engineer, calculated as on 24 September 2026. Relaxation follows standard Government of India norms, though exact years per category are not stated in this notification.

What qualification is required?

It varies from a bachelor's degree with 55% marks to a diploma with relevant experience, depending on the post and cadre. Some posts, like Assistant Engineer, weigh experience over a stated percentage cutoff.

What does the selection process involve?

Shortlisting happens first, based on qualification and experience, followed by a Screening Test, Written Test, Presentation, Group Discussion or Interview as applicable to the post. The exact combination is not fixed in the notification and is communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

What is the salary for these posts?

Pay ranges across Level 3, 6 and 8 of the 7th CPC matrix depending on the post, though this notification does not print the actual rupee figures for these levels.

What is the application fee?

Group B posts cost Rs. 500 and Group C posts cost Rs. 250 for general candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD and all female candidates across both groups pay nothing.

How do I apply online?

Applications go through the SAMARTH portal at iitbhunt.samarth.edu.in only, followed by a compulsory hard copy sent by Speed Post after submission.

What is the official website?

The Institute's main site is iitbhu.ac.in, with the dedicated recruitment page at iitbhu.ac.in/recruitment_nf for updates on this notice.

Do I need to send a hard copy after applying online?

Yes. Submitting the form on SAMARTH is not the final step, you must also print it and send it with self-attested documents by Speed Post to the Registrar, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, within the window tied to your submission date.

Will I get a regular government post if selected?

Not necessarily. The Institute has stated it may offer some posts on a contract basis instead of a regular appointment, based on your performance and the situation at the time of selection.

Can current government employees apply?

Yes, but if you work in government, a semi-government body, an autonomous institution or an educational institution, you need to upload a No Objection Certificate and vigilance clearance while applying, or be ready to produce these at interview if you were unable to upload them.

Conclusion

At Apna Updates, we strive to provide only the relevant and important information from recruitment notifications so that you can understand the requirements clearly, avoid mistakes, and apply with confidence.
For this recruitment, the online application form is especially important, as IIT (BHU) doesn't allow corrections after final submission. So, before applying, carefully verify the post code, eligibility criteria, and experience requirements details provided above for your chosen post. If experience is required, keep the Annexure-A experience certificate ready in the prescribed format. Also, make sure the registered email ID is active, has sufficient storage, and is checked regularly, as further recruitment-related communication will be sent through email.

Submitting the online application is only one part of the process. Candidates must also send the printed application form along with self-attested documents to the Registrar's Office in Varanasi by Speed Post within 7 days of the last date.

For subsequent updates, candidates should regularly check the official IIT (BHU) recruitment page, where shortlist and non-shortlist application numbers are published. Therefore candidates should not rely solely on email notifications and are advised to regurly check official recruitment page for future reference. (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)

 

This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.