Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Permanent

IISER Kolkata Private Secretary Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 1, 2026
Private Secretary

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Vacancies
01
Pay Scale
Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)
Age Limit
Up to 38 Years (as on 21.10.2026)
Job Location
West Bengal29Kolkata25+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 21 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

Essential Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized University/Institute with an excellent command over the English language.
2. Computer key depression speed equivalent to 60 words per minute (wpm).
3. 1-year Diploma or Proficiency Certificate in Computer and Office Applications from a recognized institute.
4. Minimum 5 years of relevant administrative/secretarial experience in Government organizations in Pay Level-6 or above.
Desirable: Sound knowledge of English stenography/shorthand with a speed of 100 wpm. Prior experience in Director's Secretariat in IITs, IISERs, NITs, Central Universities, or National Laboratories.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 38 years as on the closing date of online application (21.10.2026). Standard Central Government relaxations apply for PwD and Ex-Servicemen. No upper age limit for IISER Kolkata internal employees (regular, contractual, or outsourced) who have at least one year of service remaining before superannuation. SC/ST/OBC applicants applying against this Unreserved (UR) vacancy are not eligible for age relaxation.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Scrutiny and Shortlisting of Online Applications

OnlineQualifying Only

Skill Test / Computer Trade Test (50 Marks)

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Examination (100 Marks)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted in three stages: (1) Initial scrutiny of online applications based on essential and desirable criteria; (2) Qualifying Skill/Trade Test (50 marks) assessing typing (60 wpm), office automation, and stenography; (3) Written Examination (100 marks) covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English, Computer Awareness, Central Government Rules, and Secretarial Domain Knowledge. Final merit ranking is strictly formulated on the marks obtained in the Stage-3 Written Test.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-2 Skill / Trade Test (Qualifying)

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None (Qualifying nature)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Computer Practical & Typing (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 60 wpm typing) & Stenography (100 wpm)050
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-3 Written Examination (Merit)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

As prescribed in admit card

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Awareness & Current Affairs1515
General Intelligence & Reasoning1515
Quantitative Aptitude1515
Test of English Language & Drafting2020
Computer Awareness & ICT1515
Government of India & Institute Rules (FR/SR, GFR, CCS Rules, NITSER Act)1010
Domain & Secretarial Knowledge (Director's Secretariat, Statutory Bodies, Minutes/Notes)1010
Total100100

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 Private Secretary serves in the Director's Secretariat at IISER Kolkata. Key operational duties include managing the Director's executive schedule, coordinating statutory body meetings (Board of Governors, Senate, Finance Committee), drafting high-level administrative notes, handling confidential files, VIP/Ministry references, protocol, and managing digital office operations via e-Office and automation platforms.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular appointment on probation for 1 year, extendable as necessary. Posting is on the lush green permanent residential campus of IISER Kolkata at Mohanpur, Nadia District (approx. 50 km from Kolkata), West Bengal, with campus residential quarters and medical facilities.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Hierarchical progression in the secretarial cadre moves from Private Secretary (Level-7) to Senior Private Secretary (Level-8/Level-10), with promotional or deputation avenues to Assistant Registrar / Administrative Officer cadres in accordance with IISER Kolkata Recruitment and Cadre Promotion Policy (RCPP-2023).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Hard copy dispatch is mandatory: Merely submitting the online application is not sufficient; the downloaded PDF application with self-attested documents must reach IISER Kolkata by 31.10.2026 (5:30 PM), otherwise the candidature will be summarily rejected.
  • Strict experience criteria: Only regular full-time service of 5 years in Pay Level-6 or above in Government / Autonomous / PSU bodies is counted. Part-time, contractual, temporary, or outsourced service is strictly excluded.
  • Typing and computer proficiency: Candidates must possess a 1-year Computer Diploma / Certificate and demonstrate 60 wpm typing speed during the qualifying Stage-2 Trade Test.
  • No age relaxation for reserved categories on UR post: SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for this unreserved position will be treated at par with general candidates regarding the upper age limit of 38 years.
  • Envelope superscription: The physical application envelope must be clearly superscribed as 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PRIVATE SECRETARY'.

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

  • UR1
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies01

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Entry pay is fixed at ₹44,900/- per month in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-7, carrying allowances admissible to Central Government employees posted in Kolkata/Mohanpur.

Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) under 7th CPC with Central Government DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical, LTC, and New Pension Scheme (NPS) benefits.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official online recruitment portal at iiserkolnt.samarth.edu.in.
  2. Register with a valid email address and mobile number, and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
  3. Upload scanned copies of required documents including educational certificates, 1-year computer diploma, experience certificates in Pay Level-6 or above, Vigilance/NOC (for government employees), and photo/signature.
  4. Pay the requisite application fee online (₹500/- for General/OBC/EWS; ₹50/- for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-servicemen) and submit the online application by 21.10.2026, 5:30 PM.
  5. Download and print the completed application form PDF after submission.
  6. Send the signed hard copy of the downloaded application form along with self-attested photocopies of all testimonials, certificates, and enclosures in a sealed envelope superscribed 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PRIVATE SECRETARY' by Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier to:
    The Dean (Administration), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia District, West Bengal – 741246.
    The hard copy must reach IISER Kolkata on or before 31.10.2026, 5:30 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General, OBC, and EWS candidates: ₹500/- (Application Fee ₹450/- + Registration Fee ₹50/-).
SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates: ₹50/- (Exempted from ₹450/- application fee; only ₹50/- registration fee payable). Payment must be made online through the payment gateway.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 50% marks, excellent command over English, typing speed of 60 words per minute, a 1-year Diploma or proficiency certificate in Computer and Office Applications, and minimum 5 years of relevant administrative/secretarial experience in Government organizations in Pay Level-6 or above.

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