The Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati released Advertisement No. IITT/STAFFREC/01/2026 dated 31 August 2026 on its official website, inviting online applications for non-teaching staff positions on a direct recruitment basis. The notification covers eight post categories spread across Group A, Group B and Group C, and applications opened on 31 August 2026 through the Institute’s recruitment portal. IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026 drive suits candidates ranging from ITI and diploma holders to postgraduates and doctorate holders, depending on the post applied for.
The notification lists 13 vacancies in total across Superintending Engineer, Senior Technical Officer, Assistant Registrar, Counsellor, Security Officer, Hindi Translator, Junior Technical Superintendent and Junior Technician posts. A full discipline-wise and category-wise breakdown of these vacancies is given below. All posts are based at the IIT Tirupati campus on Yerpedu–Venkatagiri Road, Yerpedu Post, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026 – Information verified from the official Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati notification No. IITT/STAFFREC/01/2026 dated 31-08-2026. Last verified: 1 September 2026.
The Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati is recruiting 13 non-teaching staff posts — Superintending Engineer, Senior Technical Officer, Assistant Registrar, Counsellor, Security Officer, Hindi Translator, Junior Technical Superintendent and Junior Technician — through Notification No. IITT/STAFFREC/01/2026. The last date to apply online is 30 September 2026 up to 5:00 pm at the Institute’s recruitment portal. Selection is through a Screening Test/Interview for Group A posts, and an Objective-Based Test, Written Test and Skill Test for Group B and Group C posts.
Quick summary of IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati |
| Posts | Superintending Engineer, Senior Technical Officer, Assistant Registrar, Counsellor, Security Officer, Hindi Translator, Junior Technical Superintendent, Junior Technician |
| Total Vacancy | 13 Posts |
| Salary | Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 13 (₹25,500 to ₹2,15,900), depending on post |
| Application Mode | Online only, separate application required for each post |
| Eligibility | Post-specific — ITI/Diploma with experience up to Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. with experience (see table below) |
| Selection Process | Screening Test/Interview (Group A); Objective Test, Written Test and Skill Test (Group B & C) |
| Place of Posting | IIT Tirupati campus, Yerpedu–Venkatagiri Road, Yerpedu Post, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026, up to 5:00 pm |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens meeting the post-wise qualification, experience and age criteria |
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About IIT Tirupati
The Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati is an Institute of National Importance, located at Yerpedu, on the Yerpedu–Venkatagiri Road in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. This recruitment drive covers non-teaching staff positions in engineering, computing, administration, student counselling and campus security — roles that support the Institute’s day-to-day academic and administrative functions rather than teaching. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 31 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 31 August 2026 |
| Online application closes | 30 September 2026, up to 5:00 pm |
| Date for calculation of age and experience | 30 September 2026 |
| APARs/ACRs due (Superintending Engineer, deputation applicants only) | On or before 15 October 2026 |
IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | Group | Pay Level (Scale) | No. of Posts | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | A | Level 13 (₹1,23,100 – 2,15,900) | 1 | UR |
| Senior Technical Officer (Computer Centre) | A | Level 12 (₹78,800 – 2,09,200) | 1 | UR |
| Assistant Registrar | A | Level 10 (₹56,100 – 1,77,500) | 2 | UR-1, OBC-NCL-1 |
| Counsellor | A | Level 10 (₹56,100 – 1,77,500) | 1 | UR |
| Security Officer | A | Level 10 (₹56,100 – 1,77,500) | 1 | UR |
| Hindi Translator | B | Level 6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400) | 1 | UR |
| Junior Technical Superintendent – CSE | B | Level 6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400) | 2 | UR-1, EWS-1 |
| Junior Technical Superintendent – Network Security | B | Level 6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400) | 1 | UR |
| Junior Technician – Chemical Engineering | C | Level 4 (₹25,500 – 81,100) | 1 | OBC-NCL |
| Junior Technician – Systems (Civil & Environmental Engg.) | C | Level 4 (₹25,500 – 81,100) | 1 | UR |
| Junior Technician – CSE (backlog post) | C | Level 4 (₹25,500 – 81,100) | 1 | OBC-NCL |
| Total | 13 |
One post each among Assistant Registrar and Junior Technical Superintendent (7.1/7.2) is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). One Junior Technician post (8.1/8.2/8.3) is horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). The Superintending Engineer post may be filled through Direct Recruitment or Deputation.
Eligibility (post-wise)
Only experience gained after obtaining the minimum qualifying educational qualification is counted for every post. Eligibility for age, qualification and experience is determined as on 30 September 2026, the closing date for online applications.
Superintending Engineer (Civil/Electrical) — Direct/Deputation Direct: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering (or relevant discipline), minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA, with 15 years’ experience in civil/electrical execution and construction including public health and contract management, OR 7 years as Executive Engineer (Pay Level-11) or equivalent under Central/State Government. Deputation: same degree with 7 years holding an analogous post or as Executive Engineer (Pay Level-11) under Central/State Government. Upper age limit: 50 years (Direct); 56 years (Deputation, as on closing date).
Senior Technical Officer BE/B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA in Computer Science & Engineering/IT, minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA, with 10 years’ relevant experience (5 years in Pay Level-10 and above, or 12 years overall industrial experience); OR ME/M.Tech with 8 years’ experience (5 years in Pay Level-10+, or 10 years overall); OR Ph.D. with 5 years’ experience in Pay Level-10+ (or 7 years overall). Upper age limit: 50 years.
Assistant Registrar Master’s degree, minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA, with 8 years’ relevant experience in Administrative/Finance & Accounting/Academic/Legal/Audit/Stores & Purchase/Establishment matters, including 6 years at supervisory level (Pay Level-6 and above) or equivalent. Upper age limit: 45 years.
Counsellor Master’s degree in Psychology (Counselling/Clinical Psychology), minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA, with 5 years’ relevant clinical experience in an educational institution or a mental health-care clinic, and a valid RCI registration as Clinical Psychologist. Upper age limit: 45 years.
Security Officer Bachelor’s degree, minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA, with 10 years’ security-related supervisory/administrative experience (at least 5 years at Pay Level-7 and above) in Police/Para-Military Forces/Defence/Government Research Establishments/Universities, and a valid driving licence for light motor vehicle and motorcycle. Upper age limit: 45 years.
Hindi Translator Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as main subjects, minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA, with 2 years’ translation experience (English to Hindi and vice versa) in Central or State Government offices. Upper age limit: 35 years.
Junior Technical Superintendent – CSE BE/B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA in Computer Science, IT or Electronics, minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA, with 2 years’ experience; OR B.Sc/BCA with 4 years’ experience; OR Diploma with 5 years’ experience. Upper age limit: 35 years.
Junior Technical Superintendent – Network Security Same qualification ladder as above, with relevant experience specifically in cyber security/network administration (firewalls, VPNs, access control, security monitoring, vulnerability and patch management) and Linux/shell scripting. Upper age limit: 35 years.
Junior Technician – Chemical Engineering BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA; OR Diploma with 3 years’ experience; OR ITI with 5 years’ experience. Upper age limit: 27 years.
Junior Technician – Systems BE/B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA in Computer Science, IT or Electronics & Communication, minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA; OR B.Sc/BCA with 2 years’ experience; OR Diploma with 3 years’ experience; OR ITI with 5 years’ experience. Upper age limit: 27 years.
Junior Technician – CSE (backlog post) Same qualification ladder as Junior Technician – Systems, in a Computer Science/IT/Electronics stream. Upper age limit: 27 years.
For the Superintending Engineer (Deputation) applicants only: a Certificate by the Employer (Annexure-I) must be uploaded with the application, and APARs/ACRs of the last five years must reach the Registrar, IIT Tirupati, by post on or before 15 October 2026.
IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026- Selection process
IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026 selection follows a different process for Group A posts than for Group B and Group C posts.
Group A (Superintending Engineer, Senior Technical Officer, Assistant Registrar, Counsellor, Security Officer):
- Screening Test and/or Interview, at the Institute’s discretion.
Group B and Group C (Hindi Translator, Junior Technical Superintendent, Junior Technician):
- Level I — Objective-Based Test
- Level II — Written Test (Descriptive)
- Level III — Skill Test/Trade Test
Candidates attending the written, trade or skill test do not receive TA/DA. Only candidates who qualify for the final-level interview receive reimbursement as per Institute norms.
Application fee
| Group | Application Fee | Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A | ₹500 | ₹200 |
| B | ₹300 | ₹200 |
| C | ₹200 | ₹200 |
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee, provided documentary proof is submitted at the time of applying. All candidates, irrespective of category or gender, must still pay the processing fee separately for each post applied for. Fees paid are not refunded and cannot be carried over to another application.
How to apply
- Visit the IIT Tirupati recruitment portal — applications are accepted online only.
- Submit a separate application for each post; one application cannot cover more than one post.
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details accurately. All details furnished are treated as final once submitted, and no changes are allowed afterward.
- Upload the required documents (checklist below).
- Pay the applicable application fee (if not exempt) and the processing fee for the post through the online portal.
- Submit the application and take a printout. A hard copy is not to be sent to the Institute, but must be produced later at the test, interview or document verification stage.
Documents to keep ready
- Certificates and mark sheets of all educational qualifications (10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, PhD as applicable), along with the consolidated mark sheet of the minimum qualification prescribed for the post
- Birth certificate, or 10th certificate showing date of birth
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen), where applicable — OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be dated on or after 1 April 2026
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if applicable, or a signed undertaking if the NOC is delayed
- Experience certificates in chronological order, on the employer’s letterhead, in the format given at Annexure-II of the notification, showing post held, dates, duties, and an authorised signature and seal
- Statutory proof of experience — EPF/UAN details, ESI records, Form-16, income tax returns, or a bank statement showing salary credit from the employer named in the experience certificate
- Salary certificates showing the break-up of pay, DA, HRA and other allowances; consolidated amounts from private employers are not accepted
- Certificate of proficiency, where a desirable qualification requires one
- For Superintending Engineer (Deputation) only: the Certificate by the Employer (Annexure-I)
Appointment letters, appreciation letters, pay slips, transfer or promotion orders, office orders, and unsigned or self-employment experience certificates are not accepted as proof of experience. Applications carrying only these will be summarily rejected.
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Full Advertisement No. IITT/STAFFREC/01/2026 |
| Apply online — IIT Tirupati recruitment portal | Direct application portal |
| Government Jobs category on India Job Alerts | More central and state government vacancies |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | Pan-India job listings |
| ITI / Diploma jobs | Vacancies open to ITI and Diploma holders |
Should you apply for IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026?
IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026 drive suits a wide range of candidates — from ITI and diploma holders eyeing the Junior Technician posts to experienced administrators, engineers and a clinical psychologist for the Group A roles. A central Institute of National Importance offers stable government pay scales and long-term career security, but competition is realistically high given the small number of vacancies in most categories (several posts have only one opening). Candidates should also weigh the specific age ceiling for their post — 27 years for Junior Technician, up to 50 or 56 years for the senior engineering role — since these differ sharply by group. Experience proof is strict: the notification insists on statutory documents like EPF, Form-16 or ITR alongside the employer’s certificate, so candidates without this paperwork in order may struggle at the verification stage even if otherwise eligible. Direct recruitment posts carry a one-year probation period. Candidates already working in government or PSU roles should be prepared to produce an NOC and vigilance clearance before the interview stage.
Frequently Asked Questions on IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026?
The online application closes on 30 September 2026 up to 5:00 pm. This is also the date used to calculate age and experience eligibility for every post.
How many vacancies are there in IIT Tirupati Staff Recruitment 2026?
There are 13 vacancies in total, spread across eight post categories in Group A, Group B and Group C — from Superintending Engineer down to Junior Technician.
What is the application fee for IIT Tirupati non-teaching posts 2026?
The fee depends on the group: ₹500 (Group A), ₹300 (Group B) or ₹200 (Group C) as application fee, plus a ₹200 processing fee for every post applied for. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee only.
What exam pattern does the IIT Tirupati Objective-Based Test follow?
The notification does not publish a detailed syllabus for the Group B and C Objective-Based Test. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website: objective tests in similar central government recruitment typically cover general awareness, reasoning and post-related technical subjects, but the exact pattern for this drive has not been announced yet.
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