Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Recruitment 2026 — 8 posts

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra — an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India — has invited online applications for 8 posts (one each) under Advertisement No. 06/IIG/HRD/2026 dated 16 October 2026: Assistant Professor Grade-I (Geology), Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geology), Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geophysics), Junior Superintendent, Stenographer Grade-I, Technical Assistant (Electronics), Technical Assistant (Library) and Senior Administrative Assistant.

Important dates — extended, but the eligibility cut-off has not moved

The official extension notice dated 10 November 2026 extends the online application last date from 10 November 2026 to 27 November 2026, and the hard-copy receipt last date from 16 November 2026 to 3 December 2026. Critically, the cut-off date for determining age limit, qualifications, experience and other eligibility criteria remains unchanged at 10 November 2026 — age and eligibility are counted as on 10 November 2026, not 27 November 2026.

Pay and age by post

Assistant Professor Grade-I (Geology): Pay Level 11, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month, maximum age 40. Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geology and Geophysics): Pay Level 10, Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month, maximum age 35. Junior Superintendent: Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, maximum age 32. Stenographer Grade-I: Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, maximum age 56, on deputation for 3 years — not direct recruitment. Technical Assistant (Electronics and Library): Pay Level 5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month, maximum age 27. Senior Administrative Assistant: Pay Level 4, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month, maximum age 27.

Note that the recruitment for Post Code 102 (Assistant Professor Grade-II, Geology) is subject to the decision of a writ petition pending before the Hon'ble High Court, and vacancies may change at the Institute's discretion.

Who can apply

Assistant Professor Grade-I (Geology) needs a Master's in Geology with at least 60% marks, a Doctorate in Geology, and proven independent work with a minimum of 2 publications in SCI-indexed journals, at least one as first author; 2 years of post-doctoral experience is desirable. Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geology or Geophysics) needs a Master's in the subject with at least 60% marks and 3 years of research experience after the Master's in a Government, Semi-Government, recognised University, Institution or laboratory of national standing or equivalent; a Doctorate is desirable. Junior Superintendent needs a degree with 4 years of experience in administration in Central or State Government, UT, Semi-Government, PSU, Autonomous Body or University. Stenographer Grade-I is for officers holding Stenographer posts in Central or State Government, UT, PSU, Autonomous Body or Central or State University — holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or 10 years of regular service in Pay Level 4. Technical Assistant (Electronics) needs B.E. or B.Tech. in Electronics, or a Bachelor's degree in Electronics with at least 55%, or a 3-year AICTE-recognised Diploma (after 12th) in Electronics with at least 60%. Technical Assistant (Library) needs a Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Science or Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55%. Senior Administrative Assistant needs a degree with typing of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer and 2 years of administrative experience. Benchmark disability of at least 40% with a valid certificate is required for PwBD posts.

Fee

The fee is payable online only and is non-refundable. For Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II posts: Rs. 1,200 for UR, OBC, EWS and others, and Rs. 1,000 for Female, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. For the other posts (Stenographer, Junior Superintendent, Technical Assistant and Senior Administrative Assistant): Rs. 900 for UR, OBC, EWS and others, and Rs. 700 for Female, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

Selection

Selection is through screening of applications, a written test, skill test or trade test, and interview, followed by document verification. Posting is at IIG observatories, headquarters, regional laboratories or facilities anywhere in India. No TA is paid for tests or interviews.

How to apply

Apply online through the IIG recruitment portal at iigmnt.samarth.edu.in by 27 November 2026, then send the hard copy with self-attested documents by Speed Post to the Registrar, IIG, Plot No. 5, Sector 18, Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai 410 218, by 3 December 2026 by 5:00 PM, with the envelope superscripted "Application for the post of ...". A colour photograph of up to 200KB is required. Read the official advertisement and extension notice PDFs linked below in full before applying.