Contractual / Regular

GBU System Administrator Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
System Administrator (AI Centre)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 60,000 per month
Age Limit
As per Gautam Buddha University / UP Govt Norms

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 25, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent, OR MCA/M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline from a recognized university. Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in managing enterprise IT infrastructure, HPC servers, AI computing clusters, or large institutional data centers is mandatory.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed by Gautam Buddha University and Uttar Pradesh state government rules for contractual technical appointments.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Technical Evaluation & Personal Interview

Offline / HybridMerit Scored

Applications will be screened by the university based on qualifications and relevance of experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited via email for a technical evaluation and personal interview before the Selection Committee. No written examination will be held.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Qualification & Technical DegreeScreening BenchmarkEvaluation of marks in B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE) or MCA/M.Tech/M.E. in relevant computing disciplines from recognized institutes.
HPC & Enterprise Infrastructure ExperienceCore Eligibility (Min 2 Years)Demonstrated depth in managing enterprise IT infrastructure, HPC computing servers, GPU clusters (NVIDIA A100/H100/DGX), and institutional data centers.
System Administration & DevOps SkillsTechnical CompetencyHands-on expertise in Linux administration (RHEL/Ubuntu/Rocky), Docker/Kubernetes, virtualization (VMware/KVM), SLURM workload manager, and scripting (Bash/Python).
Personal / Technical InterviewFinal SelectionAssessment of data center architecture, storage/network security (SAN/NAS, VLAN, Firewalls), troubleshooting acumen, and communication abilities by the Selection Committee.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The System Administrator will be stationed at the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI-CoE) inside Gautam Buddha University's 511-acre campus in Greater Noida. The role involves managing high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, NVIDIA GPU servers (A100/H100/DGX), storage systems (NAS/SAN), network switches, and the SLURM job queue scheduler supporting AI/ML research for faculty, doctoral scholars, and students. Work demands proactive server maintenance, Linux administration, and campus housing residency per university rules during regular office and on-call operational hours.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely contractual initially for 1 year or as per GBU rules, extendable annually subject to satisfactory performance appraisal, project requirements, and funding approval. The contract does not confer any claim for permanent absorption or regular service in Gautam Buddha University.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a dedicated project-contractual position within the AI Centre of Excellence, there is no automatic institutional promotion ladder. However, direct operational experience managing supercomputing HPC infrastructure, multi-GPU servers, and large-scale AI research clusters provides elite credentials for transitioning into senior systems architect, cloud HPC engineer, or permanent university IT officer positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Offline Application Submission: Applications must be sent in hard copy via Speed Post or Registered Post to The Registrar, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida - 201312, U.P. by 15th October 2026 (05:30 PM); online-only submissions are not valid.
  • Mandatory Minimum Experience: Candidates must possess at least 2 full years of post-qualification experience in managing enterprise IT / HPC servers / data centers.
  • Campus Accommodation Requirement: As per General Instruction Clause 12, the selected candidate must reside in the university campus accommodation as per rules.
  • Email-Based Communication: All official correspondence and interview call letters for shortlisted candidates will be sent exclusively through email.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated salary of Rs. 60,000/- per month.

Fixed salary of Rs. 60,000/- per month on a contractual basis initially for one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official prescribed application form from the Gautam Buddha University website (www.gbu.ac.in).
  2. Fill out the application form with complete educational, technical, and HPC/server management experience details.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents: degree certificates, mark sheets, proof of date of birth, experience certificates, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in Government/PSU.
  4. Enclose the filled application form and testimonials in an envelope clearly superscribed with 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (AI CENTRE)'.
  5. Submit the application via Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Registrar, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar – 201312, U.P. so as to reach on or before 15th October 2026 by 05:30 PM. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed in the notification.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent, OR an MCA / M.Tech. / M.E. in CSE, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline.

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