IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for Technician Opportunity

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 :- IIT Dhanbad offers a promising career opportunity for candidates seeking non-teaching positions at one of India’s premier engineering institutes. The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, established in 1926, invites applications from Indian Nationals for the posts of Junior Assistant (Hospitality) and Junior Technician (Civil & Electrical Maintenance) on Direct Recruitment basis .This recruitment drive is for 9 vacancies under Pay Level-3, offering attractive remuneration and the opportunity to work in a prestigious educational institution with 17 full-fledged departments and a large residential campus . Two posts of Junior Assistant (Hospitality) are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), demonstrating the Institute’s commitment to inclusive employment Selected candidates will be placed at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad campus in Jharkhand and may be assigned to any section or department as per Institute requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality management graduates and diploma holders in Civil/Electrical Engineering with relevant experience.

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Details

Sl. No.	Name of Post	No. of Vacancies	Reservation Breakup	Pay Level	Essential Qualification	Experience Required	Desirable Qualification
1	Junior Assistant (Hospitality)	4	UR-2, SC-1, ST-1	L-3	Option 1: Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology with 55% marks from recognized institution/university OR Option 2: Three (03) years Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology with 55% marks	Option 2: 2 years’ experience	Experience in a residential educational Institution
2	Junior Technician (Civil Maintenance)	2	UR-1, SC-1	L-3	Diploma (minimum 55% marks) in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration from recognized Polytechnic/Institute	5 years of relevant experience in any large residential campus	Experience in maintaining Civil Infrastructure of a large residential Campus of an educational institute or Industry of repute; Knowledge of computer office applications
3	Junior Technician (Electrical Maintenance)	3	UR-1, OBC-1, ST-1	L-3	Diploma (minimum 55% marks) in Electrical Engineering of 3 years duration from recognized Polytechnic/Institute	5 years of relevant experience in any large residential campus	Experience in maintaining Electrical Infrastructure of a large residential Campus of an educational institute or Industry of repute; Knowledge of computer office applications

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	22 June, 2026
Starting Date Online Application	22 June, 2026
Last Date Online Application	06 August, 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
Cut-off Date (Age, Qualification & Experience)	06 August, 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced
Written Test Date	To be announced
Result Declare Available Date	Updates will be posted on IIT (ISM) website

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
All Candidates	₹ 500/- (Non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen	NIL (Exempted)

Payment Mode: SBI Collect link available on Institute website .

Steps for Fee Payment:

Visit SBI Collect link on Institute website
Select category: Educational Institutions
Filter by State: Jharkhand
Search for Educational Institution: IIT (ISM), Dhanbad
Fill payment details in the application form

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Post	Maximum Age Limit	SC/ST Relaxation	OBC Relaxation	PwBD Relaxation	Institute Employees Relaxation
Junior Assistant (Hospitality)	30 Years	+5 = 35 Years	+3 = 33 Years	As per GoI norms	+5 = 35 Years (with 3 years regular service)
Junior Technician (Civil Maintenance)	30 Years	+5 = 35 Years	+3 = 33 Years	As per GoI norms	+5 = 35 Years (with 3 years regular service)
Junior Technician (Electrical Maintenance)	30 Years	+5 = 35 Years	+3 = 33 Years	As per GoI norms	+5 = 35 Years (with 3 years regular service)

Crucial Date for Age Determination: 06 August, 2026 (Closing date of application) .

Additional Age Relaxation: Regular employees of Central/State Governments; Ex-Servicemen as per GoI norms .

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Stage	Description	Details
Stage 1: Online Application	Submit application through IIT (ISM) website	Application must be complete with all required documents uploaded
Stage 2: Preliminary Shortlisting	Shortlisting based on essential qualifications and experience	Institute reserves right to decide method of shortlisting if large number of applications received
Stage 3: Written Test	Written examination	Applicable as per Recruitment Rules of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Stage 4: Trade Test / Computer Proficiency Test	Trade-specific skill test or Computer Proficiency Test	Applicable as per Recruitment Rules of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Stage 5: Final Selection	Based on performance in recruitment test(s)	As per Recruitment Rules of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Selection Notes:

Fulfillment of qualifications per-se does not entitle a candidate to be called for selection process
Institute reserves right to place reasonable limit on total number of candidates to be called
No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the recruitment tests

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

Post	Written Test Topics	Trade Test / Computer Proficiency Topics
Junior Assistant (Hospitality)	General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Hospitality Management fundamentals, Hotel Management & Catering Technology concepts	Computer Proficiency Test – MS Office applications, Typing skills, Basic computer operations
Junior Technician (Civil Maintenance)	Civil Engineering fundamentals – Building construction, Structural analysis, Soil mechanics, Construction materials, Surveying, Estimation & costing, Quantity surveying	Trade Test – Practical knowledge in civil maintenance, Reading drawings, Site supervision, Maintenance of residential campus infrastructure
Junior Technician (Electrical Maintenance)	Electrical Engineering fundamentals – Electrical machines, Power systems, Basic electronics, Wiring, Electrical measurements, Safety procedures, Maintenance practices	Trade Test – Practical knowledge in electrical maintenance, Wiring, Motor controls, Fault finding, Campus electrical infrastructure maintenance

Important Notes:

Applicants must possess essential educational qualifications and experience
The closing date for submission of application is the cut-off date for age, educational qualification and experience
Valid SC/ST/EWS certificate issued by Competent Authority before closing date will be considered
EWS certificate should be issued on or after 01.04.2026
In case of concealment, misrepresentation or suppression of material information, appropriate action will be taken

IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Terms & Conditions

Particular	Details
Nationality	Only Indian Nationals eligible to apply
Reservation	As per Government of India rules for SC, ST and EWS; Central Govt. approved list applicable
Age Relaxation	SC/ST – 5 years; Departmental candidates (IITs/NITs/CFTIs with 3 years regular service) – 5 years; GoI norms for Central/State Govt. employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwD
Posting	Institute reserves right to assign/transfer selected candidates to any section/department within the Institute
Fee Refund	Application fee is Non-refundable
Document Upload	Single PDF of all educational certificates; Single PDF of all experience certificates required
Shortlisting	Preliminary shortlisting based on essential qualifications and experience mentioned in advertisement
Selection Method	Institute reserves right to decide method of shortlisting for recruitment test(s) – Written test and Trade test/Computer Proficiency test
TA/DA	No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the recruitment tests
Right to Cancel	Institute reserves right not to fill posts, cancel advertisement in whole or in part without assigning any reason

How to Apply ?

Step	Action	Details
1	Visit IIT (ISM) Website	Go to www.iitism.ac.in and navigate to Non-Faculty Recruitment module
2	Read Advertisement	Carefully read Advertisement No. 411002/3/2026-NFR dated 22 June 2026
3	Register Online	Create login credentials with valid email ID and mobile number
4	Fill Application Form	Enter all personal, educational, qualification, and experience details correctly
5	Upload Required Documents	a. Single PDF of all requisite educational qualification certificates b. Single PDF of all experience certificates c. Recent passport-size photograph d. Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable) – Latest format prescribed by Govt. of India e. PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
6	Pay Application Fee	₹500/- through SBI Collect link (unless exempted)
7	Fill Payment Details	Enter payment details in the application form
8	Verify & Submit	Check all details carefully before final submission
9	Download Confirmation	Take printout of completed application for future reference

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submitting online applications for IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 is 06 August 2026 up to 23:59 hours. Applications must be submitted online through the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad website .

Q2: What is the selection process for IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026?

The selection process for IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 consists of: (1) Preliminary Shortlisting based on essential qualifications and experience, (2) Written Test, and (3) Trade Test/Computer Proficiency Test. Final selection will be based on performance in the recruitment tests as per Recruitment Rules of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad .

Q3: What is the application fee for IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026?

For IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026, candidates are required to pay ₹500/- as application fee through SBI Collect link available on the Institute website. SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee is non-refundable .

Q4: What are the educational qualifications required for IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026?

For IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026, the qualifications are: Junior Assistant (Hospitality) – Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management with 55% marks OR Diploma in Hotel Management with 55% marks and 2 years experience; Junior Technician (Civil) – Diploma in Civil Engineering (55% marks) with 5 years experience; Junior Technician (Electrical) – Diploma in Electrical Engineering (55% marks) with 5 years experience .

Q5: What is the age limit and relaxation for IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026?

The maximum age limit for all posts in IIT Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 is 30 years. Age relaxation is available as per Government of India norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and as applicable for PwBD candidates. Regular employees of IITs/NITs/CFTIs with at least 3 years service get 5 years relaxation .