Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has invited online applications for 8 contractual vacancies across five posts: HPC System Engineer, Network Engineer, Web Developer, System Engineer and AV Technician. If you have a computer science, IT or electronics background and want to work at an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, this is worth a close look. Check more central government jobs on our site.
The engagement is for 11 months at first, with extension possible. The consolidated pay runs from Rs 30,000 to Rs 80,000 per month, depending on the post. Applications close on 1 December 2026. Each post has its own application link, so read your post’s row carefully before you apply. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the next update on this recruitment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad |
| Advertisement No. | IITH/CS/62, dated 10 November 2026 |
| Posts | HPC System Engineer, Network Engineer, Web Developer, System Engineer, AV Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Type of Job | Contractual, 11 months at first |
| Job Location | IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 1 December 2026 |
These posts suit engineering graduates as well as MCA holders. Note that the Institute says the number of posts is tentative and may go up or down.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| HPC System Engineer | UR 2 | 2 |
| Network Engineer | UR 3 | 3 |
| Web Developer | UR 1 | 1 |
| System Engineer | UR 1 | 1 |
| AV Technician | UR 0 / OBC 1 | 1 |
AV Technician is the only post with an OBC seat, and it has no Unreserved seat. The other four posts are listed for UR only. The notification lists no vacancies for SC, ST, EWS or PwBD.
All degrees must come from a recognised Board, Council, University or Institute.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| HPC System Engineer | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. or M.E./M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, IT, Information Science, Software Engineering, AI or Data Science |
| Network Engineer | B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA or M.Sc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Software Engineering, AI or Data Science |
| Web Developer | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. or M.E./M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, AI or Data Science, with relevant experience in developing and managing live websites |
| System Engineer | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. or M.E./M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, AI or Data Science |
| AV Technician | Criteria 1: Bachelor’s degree (B.E., B.Tech., B.Sc or MCA) in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, AI or Data Science plus at least 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience. OR Criteria 2: Diploma (ITI/NTC) in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, IT, Software Engineering, AI or Data Science plus at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience |
Network Engineer has an exclusion bar: candidates with qualifications higher than the minimum educational qualification are not eligible to apply. Experience with campus LAN, Wi-Fi, switching, fiber-optic or enterprise networking, with relevant certifications, is only an added advantage for this post, and hands-on work with Cisco, Aruba, Meraki or similar enterprise network equipment is desirable.
Only experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree or course counts, and part-time employment experience is not considered. For a highly meritorious candidate, the selection committee may relax any experience criteria. If you hold a degree in computer and IT streams, match your exact discipline against the table above before you apply.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| HPC System Engineer | 40 years |
| Network Engineer, Web Developer, System Engineer, AV Technician | 35 years |
Age, qualification and experience are all counted as on 1 December 2026, the last date of the online application. The notification says relaxation in the upper age limit applies as per GoI rules, but it does not state the years for any category.
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| Post | Consolidated Pay per Month |
|---|---|
| HPC System Engineer | Rs 35,000 to Rs 80,000 |
| Network Engineer | Rs 30,000 to Rs 45,000 |
| Web Developer | Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 |
| System Engineer | Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 |
| AV Technician | Rs 32,000 |
The pay is consolidated and subject to statutory deductions. No pay level or group is stated. Contract staff get no campus housing as of right, though the Institute may consider it case by case, subject to availability and a licence fee. Medical help is limited to OPD in emergencies, at Rs 100 for normal OPD and Rs 200 for specialists (rates may change), and medical expenses are not reimbursed.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode of selection | Written Test / Skill Test / Interview |
| Venue | IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy |
| Screening | The Institute decides the mode of screening and testing for shortlisting and selection |
The notification does not give an exam pattern, syllabus or marks, and does not say which stage applies to which post. The Institute may also restrict the number of candidates called for selection, based on qualifications and experience above the minimum. Calling you for a test or interview does not assure selection. No travelling allowance or DA is paid for attending the selections.
Keep a scanned photograph, signature, date of birth proof, education certificates and experience letters ready before you begin.
Printing the form is not required. Offline applications will be summarily rejected, and no change is allowed after final submission. The notification does not mention any application fee.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 10 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 10 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 1 December 2026 |
| Age, qualification and experience cut-off | 1 December 2026 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | You must be a citizen of India |
| Category certificate | OBC candidates must be Non-Creamy Layer and in the Central List, with a certificate issued within the last two years. An EWS certificate must be issued for the current financial year |
| Missing certificates | Applications are summarily rejected if the relevant experience, caste, educational and date of birth certificates are not uploaded as instructed |
| Experience proof | Experience letters must be on the organisation’s letterhead and state designation, period of service, nature of work and pay, with date, name, designation, signature and stamp of the issuing authority. Pay slips, office orders and appointment orders are not accepted as proof |
| False information | Candidature is cancelled at any stage, and services are terminated without notice or compensation if you are already appointed |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form, direct or indirect, amounts to rejection of candidature |
| Documents at selection | Bring self-attested copies and originals of all certificates to the test or interview |
| Joining | Medical fitness certificate, a valid health insurance policy at your own cost, and an original release letter from your present employer if you are working |
| Terms | 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, plus weekends or holidays when told. Either side can end the contract with one month’s notice |
| Other modes and tech issues | Applications through any mode other than the online portal are not considered, and the Institute is not responsible for technical issues, including network problems, during submission |
| No right to be called | Mere submission of an application confers no right to be called for further stages |
| Incomplete forms | Incomplete applications, or those not following the instructions, are liable for rejection |
The Institute also reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning reasons. Any dispute may be challenged in the High Court of Telangana. All corrigenda and updates will be posted only on the Institute’s website.
If your degree and experience match one of the five posts, do not wait for the last week. Apply by 1 December 2026, and use an email ID you check daily, because every call letter goes there. Find more openings in Telangana government jobs and keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for fresh updates.
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