The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, has invited applications for 8 posts. They include Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II, Junior Superintendent, Stenographer Grade-I (deputation), Technical Assistant (Electronics and Library) and Senior Administrative Assistant. Pay runs from Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 11 under the 7th CPC, up to Rs 2,08,700 a month. Looking for other central government jobs? This one needs a careful read.
Here is the part many candidates will miss. You must apply online on the Samarth portal by 10 November 2026, 5:00 PM, and you must also send a hard copy by Speed Post so it reaches IIG by 16 November 2026, 17:00 hrs. Doing only one of the two is not enough. Four of the eight posts are reserved for specific disabilities. Read this guide fully, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 06/IIG/HRD/2026 dated 16 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Pay | Level 4 to Level 11 (7th CPC) |
| Mode of Application | Online (Samarth portal) plus hard copy by Speed Post |
| Posting | Headquarters, observatories or centres anywhere in India |
Every post has one vacancy, and the reservation differs by post. Check your own row.
| Post (Code) | Reserved For | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-I, Geology (APG1-101) | UR | 1 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II, Geology (APG2-102) | UR | 1 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II, Geophysics (APG2-103) | UR, PwBD (Hard of Hearing) | 1 |
| Junior Superintendent (JS-104) | UR, PwBD (Orthopaedically Handicapped) | 1 |
| Stenographer Grade-I, deputation (STG1-105) | UR | 1 |
| Technical Assistant, Electronics (TA-106) | UR | 1 |
| Technical Assistant, Library (TA-107) | SC, PwBD (Hard of Hearing) | 1 |
| Senior Administrative Assistant (SAA-108) | OBC, PwBD (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) | 1 |
A PwBD-reserved post is filled only from the disability category named against it. The post under code 102 is subject to the decision of a writ petition pending before the High Court. The Institute can also change the number of vacancies, or leave a post unfilled.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-I (Geology) | Master’s in Geology with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade, plus Doctorate in Geology, plus at least two SCI-indexed publications (one as first author). Desirable: two years of post-doctoral experience |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geology / Geophysics) | Master’s in the subject with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade, plus three years of research experience after the Master’s. Desirable: Doctorate in the subject |
| Junior Superintendent | Degree or equivalent, plus at least four years of administration experience in a Central/State Government, PSU, autonomous body or university office |
| Stenographer Grade-I (Deputation) | Stenographer in a Central/State Government, PSU, autonomous body or university, holding an analogous post on regular basis, or with ten years of regular service in Pay Level 4 or equivalent |
| Technical Assistant (Electronics) | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, or Bachelor’s in Electronics with 55%, or 3-year Diploma after Class 12 (AICTE, recognised University or Institute) with 60% in Electronics |
| Technical Assistant (Library) | Bachelor’s in Library Science, Information Science or Documentation Science, or an equivalent professional degree, with at least 55% |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Degree, typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, and two years of administrative experience in a government or reputed organisation |
The notification also lists desirable (not mandatory) skills. Junior Superintendent: working knowledge of administration, accounts or purchase work and MS Office. Senior Administrative Assistant: MS Office and accounting software such as Tally. Technical Assistants: lab maintenance experience (Electronics) or library software and automation experience (Library). Stenographer: a certificate in secretarial practice or an ITI in Secretarial Assistant.
Check your degree against the post graduate or graduate requirement before you apply. Qualifications must be from a recognised University or Institute. Only full-time experience in a similar post counts. Part-time, daily-wage and visiting or guest faculty experience will not be counted. A Ph.D is counted from the date of the provisional certificate or notification.
The Stenographer post is on deputation for 3 years. Stenographer applications are forwarded by the employer, with up-to-date APARs for the last five years and a statement that no vigilance or disciplinary proceeding is pending or contemplated and no penalty was imposed in the last ten years.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | 40 years |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | 35 years (code 103, PwBD: relaxation as per GoI rules) |
| Junior Superintendent | 32 years (PwBD: relaxation as per GoI rules) |
| Stenographer Grade-I (Deputation) | 56 years |
| Technical Assistant and Senior Administrative Assistant | 27 years |
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Age is counted on the closing date for online applications, 10 November 2026. SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India norms. SC, ST, OBC, PwBD applicants for unreserved vacancies get no relaxation. OBC (NCL) certificates must be valid for 2026-27. PwBD candidates need a benchmark disability of at least 40% and must upload the disability certificate with the online application.
| Post | Pay Level and Range (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | Level 11, Rs 67,700 – 2,08,700 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Level 10, Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Junior Superintendent and Stenographer Grade-I | Level 6, Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Technical Assistant | Level 5, Rs 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Level 4, Rs 25,500 – 81,100 |
Allowances, leave, gratuity, NPS and LTC follow the Institute’s service rules as amended from time to time.
The notification does not give an exam pattern or syllabus. Applications are first checked against the eligibility criteria. The shortlisting committee may add its own criteria based on academic performance, years of experience or a trade-based test. Only shortlisted candidates are called. The Institute may hold a screening test, written test, skill test or interview at its sole discretion. Selection is in order of merit, and appointment is subject to medical fitness and document verification.
Meeting the eligibility alone does not entitle you to a call for the test or interview. No travelling allowance is paid. All calls go by email only, so use an email address you check daily. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the IIG recruitment portal on Samarth (link in Essential Links) and click Register |
| 2 | Log in with the user ID and password sent to your email |
| 3 | On the dashboard, click Apply against your post and complete the form |
| 4 | Upload documents as PDF (up to 2 MB each) and a colour photograph (up to 200 KB) |
| 5 | Pay the fee online and submit by 10 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Send the hard copy with self-attested copies of all documents by Speed Post to the Registrar, IIG, Plot No. 5, Sector 18, Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai 410 218 |
| 7 | Write “Application for the post of …” on the envelope; it must reach by 16 November 2026, 17:00 hrs |
Both parts are compulsory. No application is entertained after the last date, and a delay in the post is not acceptable, so send the Speed Post well before 16 November. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. All details you submit are final, and no changes are allowed later. An online application without a photograph and the certificates for age, qualification and experience will be summarily rejected. Keep your Date of Birth proof, category certificate and experience certificates ready.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 16 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 10 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date to receive hard copy | 16 November 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Posts | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-I and II | Unreserved, OBC, EWS, others | Rs 1,200 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I and II | Female, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Rs 1,000 |
| All other posts | Unreserved, OBC, EWS, others | Rs 900 |
| All other posts | Female, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Rs 700 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only. Any other mode is not entertained, and service charges are paid by you.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late hard copy | The delay in receiving the hard copy by post after the last date is not acceptable, and no application is entertained after it |
| Wrong payment mode | Payment of fees by any mode other than online shall not be entertained |
| False or hidden information | If any document is false, fake or manipulated, or a fact is hidden, your candidature shall be rejected and legal action may follow |
| Not meeting criteria later | If you are found not fulfilling the qualification, experience or any other criterion at any stage, your candidature is treated as cancelled without notice |
| Missing proof | Non-production of proof of age, qualification, experience or category certificates is a disqualification, and you shall not be considered for the post |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
| Government employees | Without proper channel, you must give an undertaking with the application and produce a No Objection Certificate at the test or interview; applications without the undertaking will not be entertained. You must also submit a Vigilance clearance certificate from your current employer |
| Antecedents | The Institute verifies your antecedents and documents at any time, even after joining; suppressing information can end your candidature or service |
| Records | Records of non-selected candidates are not preserved beyond six months from the date the select list is formed |
If you fit one of these eight posts, do not wait for the last week. Finish the online form early, then post the hard copy at once so it reaches IIG by 16 November 2026. Corrigenda will be published only on the IIG website, so check it regularly. Find more teaching and faculty jobs and central openings on GovtJobsAlert.in.
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