Contractual / Regular

IIT BHU Lab Attendant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Lab Attendant (Semi-skilled Manpower)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹20,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Max 30 Years (as on 28.09.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

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Starts

Sep 28, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 19 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 Qualification: Class 12th pass with good health and physical fitness.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  - ITI Pass in trades: Civil Engineering Assistant, Draughtsman (Civil), Fitter, or Foundryman.
  - Working knowledge of computers, office management, and related peon duties.
  - Willingness to work proactively in a team environment under challenging civil engineering laboratory conditions.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as on 28.09.2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms for reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Hardcopy Application Submission via Post/Courier (Deadline: 19.10.2026)

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Application Scrutiny & Candidate Shortlisting

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Personal Interview & Practical Laboratory Skill Assessment

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Applications received on plain paper will be scrutinized based on educational credentials (12th / ITI trade certificate) and relevant laboratory experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview and practical skill assessment conducted at the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Record & Qualifications (Class 12th / ITI Trade Certificate in Civil/Draughtsman/Fitter)40 Marks
Practical Civil Engineering Laboratory Skills (Soil/Bitumen/Aggregate testing) & Computer Knowledge35 Marks
Interview Viva, Physical Fitness, Laboratory Safety Awareness & Team Readiness25 Marks

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.

Lab Attendants work in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi under the supervision of Professor Bala Ramudu Paramkusam on a high-impact research project funded by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The candidate operates in the Geotechnical and Transportation engineering testing laboratories, assisting faculty, research scholars, and M.Tech students with sample preparation, loading/unloading test apparatus, soil/bitumen specimen testing, and field test setups. The role also involves basic computer entry, laboratory maintenance, and official documentation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Part-time project appointment sanctioned for a total duration of 3 years. The tenure is renewed on a yearly basis contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding agency approval. Purely temporary and co-terminus with the MoRTH project. Stationed on-campus at the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-based semi-skilled technical position without any direct promotional cadre or permanent institute absorption rights. However, a project completion certificate from IIT (BHU) Varanasi provides immense career value for subsequent permanent laboratory technician and multi-tasking technical staff recruitments across IITs, NITs, CSIR labs, and state engineering departments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Hardcopy Postal Submission Required: Typed applications on plain paper with photograph, educational certificates, and experience proofs must reach the office of Dr. Bala Ramudu Paramkusam, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi - 221005 within 21 days of the notice date (on or before 19.10.2026).
  • Physical Fitness Requirement: The job involves active physical work, material lifting, soil sampling, and field measurements in laboratory and outdoor environments.
  • No TA/DA Admissible: No travel allowance or dearness allowance will be paid to candidates called for interview/skill assessment.
  • Yearly Extension Contingency: Employment continuation is strictly subject to satisfactory annual performance appraisal and fund releases from MoRTH.
  • Zero Application Fee: Candidates are not required to pay any registration or application fee.

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

  • Lab Attendant (Semi-skilled Manpower) - Open01
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly salary of ₹20,000/- per month.

Fixed consolidated salary of ₹20,000/- per month under MoRTH-funded project sanctioned for 3 years. The tenure is extended on a yearly basis based on performance and sponsor approval. Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on plain A4 paper, neatly typed with the following details: Full Name, Date of Birth, Permanent and Correspondence Addresses, Father's/Mother's Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, Educational Career (starting from High School/Class 10th to 12th/ITI), and previous job/project experience (if any).
  2. Affix a recent color passport-size photograph on the top right corner.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational mark sheets, passing certificates, ITI trade certificates, and experience documents.
  4. Enclose the application packet in an envelope superscribed: 'Application for the post of Lab Attendant (Semi-skilled Manpower) - MoRTH Project'.
  5. Send the completed application packet so as to reach within 21 days of notice publication (on or before 19th October 2026) addressed to:
    Dr. Bala Ramudu Paramkusam (PI), Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India - 221005.
  6. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email/mobile to appear for the personal interview at IIT (BHU) Varanasi (No TA/DA admissible).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee required).

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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 passed Class 12th with good health and physical fitness. An ITI certificate in Civil Engineering Assistant, Draughtsman (Civil), Fitter, or Foundryman, along with basic computer and office knowledge, is desirable.

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