Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
Contractual / Regular

IIT Dharwad Audit Consultant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 23, 2026
Audit Consultant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
As per DoE MoF Norms (Last Pay Minus Pension / Fixed Remuneration)
Age Limit
Not more than 65 Years (as on 07.10.2026)
Job Location
Karnataka48Dharwad1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 22, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Sep – 7 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

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Target Cohort: Exclusively for retired employees of Central Government, Central Autonomous Bodies, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) with excellent service records.
• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of experience in Finance & Accounts / Internal Audit matters, out of which at least 5 years must be on a post with Pay Level 8 (7th CPC) or equivalent.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must not be more than 65 years of age as on the closing date of application (07 October 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Document Scrutiny

OnlineQualifying Only

Presentation / Personal Interview / Interaction

OfflineMerit Scored

Medical Fitness Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be based on scrutiny of qualifications, experience records, PPO/service records, followed by a Presentation, Test, and/or Personal Interview before the Selection Committee. Shortlisting may be applied if a large number of applications are received.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Relevant Audit & Financial ExperienceDepth and scope of handling internal audit, government accounting, and financial management in Central Government / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs (minimum 10 years).
Pay Level 8 Service RecordLength of service in Pay Level 8 (7th CPC) or higher, handling supervisory audit portfolios and administrative financial checks.
Service Record & IntegrityVigilance clearance, clean retirement track record, and verified PPO credentials.
Interview & Presentation PerformanceClarity of thought, knowledge of GFR 2017, procurement rules (GeM), university/IIT accounting systems, and presentation before 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 Audit Consultant will advise and execute internal audit matters, statutory compliances, pre-audit of payments, and financial accounting at IIT Dharwad's permanent campus in Chikkamalligawad, Dharwad, Karnataka. The position involves working 6 days a week (or as decided by the Competent Authority) in an academic institute of national importance. It provides a dignified advisory role for retired accounts/audit officers without corporate sales pressure.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The contract engagement is initially for one year, renewable based on institutional requirement and satisfactory performance evaluation by the Competent Authority. The posting is stationed at IIT Dharwad with no transfer liability outside the institute.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a contractual consultant role for retired government employees, there is no promotion ladder, seniority list, or regular permanent absorption at IIT Dharwad. The engagement is governed by DoE consultant guidelines.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Retired Personnel Only: Exclusively open to retired employees of Central Government, Central Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs; non-retired general candidates are not eligible.
  • Experience Benchmark: Must possess at least 10 years of audit/finance experience with minimum 5 years in Pay Level 8 or higher.
  • Mandatory PPO / Retirement Proof: Candidates must upload original scanned copies of the PPO or last pay certificate on the portal.
  • Online Only: Applications must be submitted strictly via the online recruitment portal before 23:59 Hrs on 07.10.2026; no hard copies are accepted.
  • No Housing or Regular Privileges: The position does not confer rights to campus accommodation, medical coverage, or perks available to regular IIT Dharwad employees.

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 / Open (Retired)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration is fixed as per Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure norms (OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 and 18.10.2023), calculated as Last Basic Pay drawn minus Basic Pension, or 50% of the last basic pay drawn at the time of retirement.

Remuneration payable as per Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure (DoE) OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 and OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA/pt dated 18.10.2023 (Last Basic Pay drawn minus Basic Pension, or 50% of the last basic pay drawn at retirement).

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 recruitment portal of IIT Dharwad at https://www.iitdh.ac.in/staff-recruitment.
  2. Access the online application form for Recruitment Advt. No.: IITDh/Admin/SR/49/2026-27 (Audit Consultant).
  3. Fill out personal, educational, retirement, and professional experience details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates/marksheets (matriculation onwards), retirement proof, Pension Payment Order (PPO), and detailed Experience Certificates on official letterhead detailing pay level and nature of duties.
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹200/- online through the integrated State Bank e-pay gateway.
  6. Submit the completed online application before 23:59 Hrs on 7th October 2026 and save/print the confirmation email and application form. Hard copies are not required to be sent.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• Application Fee: ₹200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only), including GST.
• Payment Mode: Online through State Bank e-pay facility integrated into the online application form. Application fee is non-refundable.

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Remuneration is fixed as per Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure (DoE) OM dated 09.12.2020 and 18.10.2023, calculated as Last Basic Pay drawn minus Basic Pension, or 50% of last basic pay drawn at retirement.

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