The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh released this recruitment notification on 8 August 2026 on its official notification PDF. As per Advt. No. IIT Mandi/Recruit./NTS/2026/03 dated 08.08.2026, applications open on 8 August 2026, 10:00 hrs (IST) and close on 28 August 2026, 23:59 hrs (IST). IIT Mandi Recruitment 2026 is for candidates looking for a non-teaching, administrative government job at a central institute of technology.
IIT Mandi is inviting online applications for 4 non-teaching vacancies spread across two posts — Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar. A full post-wise and category-wise breakdown of the vacancies follows below. All posts are tenable at the Institute’s campus at Kamand, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official IIT Mandi notification No. IIT Mandi/Recruit./NTS/2026/03 dated 08.08.2026. Last verified: 9 August 2026.
IIT Mandi is recruiting 4 non-teaching posts — 1 Deputy Registrar and 3 Assistant Registrar — through Advt. No. IIT Mandi/Recruit./NTS/2026/03. The last date to apply online is 28 August 2026 at 23:59 hrs (IST) through the Samarth application portal. Selection is through screening or shortlisting of applications, followed by a written or trade test wherever the Institute decides to conduct one.
Quick summary of IIT Mandi Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh |
| Posts | Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar |
| Total Vacancy | 4 |
| Salary | Deputy Registrar – Pay Level-12; Assistant Registrar – Pay Level-10 (exact rupee figures not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Application Mode | Online, through the Samarth application portal |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree (55% marks or Grade ‘B’) plus post-specific administrative experience |
| Selection Process | Screening/shortlisting, written or trade test (if conducted), Selection Committee decision |
| Place of Posting | IIT Mandi, Kamand, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh |
| Last Date | 28 August 2026, 23:59 hrs (IST) |
| Who Can Apply | Indian Nationals meeting the post-wise qualification and experience criteria |
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About the organisation
IIT Mandi is one of the newer Indian Institutes of Technology, located at Kamand in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It functions as a central institute of national importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, like the other IITs. Non-teaching, Registrar-cadre posts such as Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar support the Institute’s academic, financial and administrative operations. For a candidate, these are central government administrative posts on the standard 7th CPC pay-level structure used across the IIT system.
Local context
IIT Mandi’s Kamand campus sits in the hill terrain of Mandi district, set apart from a large city centre — a layout common to several newer IIT campuses built outside metro areas. Registrar-cadre administrative vacancies like these open periodically across the IIT system, and they typically draw candidates already working in similar pay-level administrative roles at other central institutes, universities or government offices. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 8 August 2026 |
| Application start date | 8 August 2026, 10:00 hrs (IST) |
| Application closing date | 28 August 2026, 23:59 hrs (IST) |
Eligibility of a candidate — qualification, experience and age — will be determined with reference to the last date for receipt of applications, i.e. 28 August 2026.
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Vacancy details and salary
| Post Code | Post / Discipline | Pay Level | No. of Posts | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Deputy Registrar | Level-12 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 002 | Assistant Registrar | Level-10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| — | Total | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
Exact rupee pay figures for Level-12 and Level-10 are not mentioned in the official notification.
Eligibility (per post)
Deputy Registrar (Post Code 001)
Essential: Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks, or its equivalent Grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale, from a recognised University/Institute.
Experience (any one of the following):
- 9 years’ experience as Assistant Professor in Academic Pay Level-10 and above, with experience in educational administration, OR
- Comparable experience in a research establishment and/or other institutions of higher education, OR
- 5 years’ administrative experience as Assistant Registrar or equivalent in Pay Level-10.
Desirable: Qualification in Management, Engineering or Law; experience in computerised administration, legal or financial/establishment matters; a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant degree/diploma for the post of Deputy Registrar (Finance and Accounts) or Deputy Registrar (Internal Audit).
Age limit: 50 years.
Assistant Registrar (Post Code 002)
Essential: Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks, or its equivalent Grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale, from a recognised University/Institute.
Experience: 5 years’ service experience as Superintendent in Pay Level-7 or an equivalent post/pay.
Desirable: Qualification in Management, Engineering or Law; experience in computerised administration, legal, store and purchase, or financial and establishment matters; a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant degree/diploma.
Age limit: 40 years.
Age relaxation (both posts): 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates, applicable only where the post is reserved for that category; relaxation for PwD candidates and Ex-servicemen as per rules. Regular IIT employees who are educationally qualified can be considered up to a maximum age of 50 years. For direct recruitment posts, candidates with at least 3 years’ service at IIT Mandi on contract/outsourced/adhoc/temporary/project basis, who are educationally qualified with a good record and no disciplinary or financial-irregularity complaints, get age relaxation up to 50 years, subject to submitting an experience certificate.
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Selection process
The notification does not list numbered interview or test stages, but it sets out how candidates will be evaluated:
- Screening and shortlisting of applications against the eligibility criteria — the Institute may apply criteria higher than the minimum (marks, relevant experience or specialisation) to shortlist candidates.
- A written test or trade test, wherever the Institute or a Screening Committee decides circumstances require one.
- Final selection by the Selection Committee; its decision on eligibility, screening, test and selection is final and binding on all candidates.
Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions alone does not entitle a candidate to be called for the selection process.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| OBC (NCL) | ₹700 |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD / Ex-servicemen | ₹500 |
SC, ST, Women, PwD and Ex-servicemen categories are exempted from the application fee, but a processing fee is still charged. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to apply
- Visit the Institute website (www.iitmandi.ac.in) or the application link, Samarth online application portal.
- Register and fill in the online application form for the relevant post.
- Upload scanned copies of all supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application/processing fee as per category.
- Submit the form before 28 August 2026, 23:59 hrs (IST).
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application, with a separate set of documents and fee, for each post.
Documents to keep ready:
- Certificates for essential qualification and experience
- Proof of pay drawn in current/previous positions
- Documentary proof of date of birth
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Latest OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate, issued on or after 1 April 2026 (if claiming OBC-NCL benefit)
- Experience certificates in the prescribed format — on the issuing organisation’s letterhead, showing date of issue, period of work, designation and pay drawn
Important links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | https://iitmandi.ac.in/recruitment/Advt_AR_DR_2026.pdf |
| Apply online — Samarth portal | https://iitmandint.samarth.edu.in |
| IIT Mandi official website | https://www.iitmandi.ac.in |
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Should you apply?
This recruitment suits candidates who already hold a Master’s degree and have built up administrative experience at the specific pay level each post asks for — Pay Level-10-and-above teaching-administration or research experience for Deputy Registrar, and Superintendent-level (Pay Level-7) experience for Assistant Registrar. It does not suit fresh postgraduates without the stated years of experience, since the notification sets experience as an essential condition, not a preference. With only 4 posts on offer and defined experience bars, competition will realistically come from a narrow, already-experienced pool rather than a mass applicant base. The posts lead into the Registrar cadre of a central technical institute, a track distinct from teaching faculty roles. One honest trade-off: the campus is at Kamand, outside Mandi town, so posting location and the hill-station setting are part of the decision, not just the pay level. Candidates should weigh the specific experience bar against their own service record before applying, since the Institute can reject a candidature at any stage if the minimum qualification is later found unmet.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for IIT Mandi Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 28 August 2026, 23:59 hrs (IST). Eligibility will be determined as on this date.
What is the salary for Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar at IIT Mandi?
The notification states the posts as Pay Level-12 (Deputy Registrar) and Pay Level-10 (Assistant Registrar) on the 7th CPC pay matrix. The exact in-hand rupee amount is not mentioned in the official notification.
How many vacancies are there in IIT Mandi’s 2026 non-teaching recruitment?
There are 4 vacancies in total — 1 Deputy Registrar and 3 Assistant Registrar posts — under Advt. No. IIT Mandi/Recruit./NTS/2026/03.
Is there an age relaxation for IIT Mandi contract or outsourced staff applying for these posts?
Yes. Candidates with at least 3 years’ service at IIT Mandi on contract, outsourced, adhoc, temporary or project basis, who are educationally qualified with a good record, get age relaxation up to a maximum of 50 years, subject to submitting an experience certificate.
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