INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY

POWAI, MUMBAI 400076.

Advertisement No.: Admin-II/EXT167/2024

Job Title
Technical Superintendent

Job Reference Number

50614289

Application End Date

29.11.2024

Type of Employment
Temporary-On Scale

No. of Position(s)
2

Application Category(s)
2(SC-1, UR-1)

IITB Recruiting:
IIT Bombay invites online application from Indian citizens having requisite qualification(s) and
experience, against the 2 vacancies of Technical Superintendent post, to be deployed to the Institute
Central Research Facilitites (ICRF), on selection.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Applicants with the following set of essential qualification(s) and mandatory experience can apply for
2 vacancies of Technical Superintendent post:

B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. or equivalent degree in appropriate discipline with relevant experience of one
year after the degree.
OR
3-year Diploma in Engineering in appropriate discipline with relevant experience of six years after the
diploma.
OR
Bachelor’s degree (other than B.Tech./ B.E.) in appropriate discipline with relevant experience of four
years after the degree.

Relevant experience:

Extensive hands-on experience of operation of at least three instruments among the Central Facilities
of the Institute listed at the following link:
https://bighome.iitb.ac.in/index.php/s/N83o2HS9CBPx6Ld

Job Profile:
The selected candidates will be responsible for maintenance, upkeep and operation of a cluster of
instruments. They will need to troubleshoot issues, guide Technical Assistants on operating
instrumental facilities, respond to user queries and liaise with external users from academia/ industry
in order to increase the visibility and usage of the facilities they would be associated with.

Pay Details:
Pay Level 6 (35400-112400) / Pay Level 7 (44900-142400) as per provisions of Recruitment Rules
and Promotion Policy of the Institute. Initial appointment on a 3-year contract at Pay Level 6
(35400-112400).

Age Limit: 32 years (on the application closing date) with applicable age relaxations.

General information:
1) These are contractual position(s) of the post(s) as per the Recruitment Rules and Promotion Policy
of the Institute.

2) Applicants possessing the requisite qualification(s) and relevant experience may apply online at
https://www.iitb.ac.in/career/apply link. The hard copy/soft copy of the application form submitted
online in the application portal is not required to be sent by post/email.

The soft copy of the application/resume sent over e-mail to any Institute Officials will not be
considered for the selection process.

3) The application fee is Rs. 500 (Non-Refundable) for General Category candidates. For OBC(NCL)
& EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs. 250. The application fee is to be paid online through
the application portal before submitting the application. Moreover, no fee is payable by SC, ST,
PwDs, or Female candidates.

4) Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit the online application on time and not wait until the
last date to avoid potential issues like website crashes, high traffic, payment issues, or technical
problems leading to non-submission of application.

5) THOSE APPLICANTS, WHO HAVE TO PAY FEES ONLINE, ARE AUTOMATICALLY

REDIRECTED TO THE APPLICATION PORTAL AFTER PAYMENT TO SUBMIT AND COMPLETE
THE APPLICATION PROCESS. AFTER COMPLETING THE WHOLE PROCESS, THEY SHOULD
AGAIN LOGIN TO THE PORTAL TO CONFIRM THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED.

APPLICATION IN DRAFT MODE NEED TO BE SUBMITTED TO BRING IT IN "IN-PROCESS”

MODE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ANY ISSUE, RELATED TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE
APPLICATION, REPORTED BEYOND 15 DAYS FROM THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE
ENTERTAINED, AND THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

6) Scrutiny/ Screening of applications:

Applications received in response to the advertisement will be scrutinized and only scrutiny-in
applicants will be called for further selection process. Merely fulfilling the requirements prescribed in
the advertisement will not automatically entitle an applicant to be called for further selection process.
It may not be possible and/ or convenient to conduct the shortlisting process for all eligible applicants,
and under such circumstances, the Institute can limit the number of applicants to be called for
shortlisting process on the basis of qualifications and/or experience higher than the minimum
prescribed in the advertisement. Hence, applicants should give all relevant details of qualification and
experience with supporting documents, if any.

7) Selection Process:
The selection process comprises of a written test from which a shortlist [certain multiple of number of
advertised posts] shall be drawn from the list of qualified candidates in order of merit. A skill (trade/
proficiency) test may be additionally conducted which shall be qualifying in nature. Final selection
shall be as per the shortlist drawn on the basis of the written test marks.

To be eligible for recruitment, a candidate is required to obtain a minimum of 60% marks (55% marks
for SC Candidate) in the written test as well as in the skill test (if applicable).

8) The applicants should ensure at their end that they possess the essential qualification(s) and
experience laid down for the post. The qualification degree(s) must be from a recognized University /
Institute.

9) Initially, the post would be on contract for 3 years. The performance of the selected/ appointed
staff member shall be assessed before the expiry of the contract and only those found suitable will be
offered a substantive post after completion of 3 years of service on the contract. Unsatisfactory
performance during the contract period may lead to termination of the contract.

10) Details furnished in the online application will be treated as final and no subsequent changes
shall be entertained.

11) Eligibility of an applicant for the post shall be considered as on the date of closing of the online
application interface.

12) The Institute reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised post(s).

13) The age limit criterion will be relaxed for applicants working in any department/section/unit/project
of the Institute provided they have served the Institute for at least three years (220 days or more per
year) and who have crossed the age limit criterion during the above period.

14) Age relaxation is applicable as per Institute norms.

15) Applicants should upload a copy of certificates in support of their qualification(s) (matriculation
onwards), experience, date of birth, caste, etc. Certificate(s) in support of experience should be on
the organization’s letterhead, bearing the date of issuance, specific period of work, designation, pay
drawn against each such position, etc., duly certified by the concerned issuing authority.

16) Original certificates should be produced at the time of the Selection Process as well as on Joining
if selected.

17) The appointment of selected applicants is subject to the applicant being found medically fit as per
the norms of the Institute.

18) Age relaxation for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) category applicants is applicable only if the post is
reserved for that particular category. Age relaxation to PwD applicants & Ex-servicemen is as per the
rules.

19) Applicants seeking concession in fee admissible to candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL)/
EWS/ PwD category must attach relevant certificates in the format as prescribed by the Central
Government to support their claim.

20) The decision of the Institute in all matters relating to the eligibility of the applicants/ Screening /
Skill / Written Test and Selection shall be final and binding on all the applicants.

21) No correspondence/ personal inquiries shall be entertained from applicants regarding conduct
and result of Written test/ Skill test and reasons thereof, for not being called. However, any
correspondence with regard to difficulty in submission of online application should essentially be sent
to jobs@iitb.ac.in with application ID, Job title and Job Ref. No. mentioned in the subject.

22) Applicants serving in Central / State / Semi-Government Organizations / Autonomous Body /

Public Sector Unit / etc., must apply through the proper channel and such applicants will be required
to upload NOC/ proof of having placed the request with the existing organisation for issuance of NOC
and also produce relieving letter at the time of joining, if selected, failing which they shall not be
permitted to join the post.

23) In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may get detected at any
stage, even after the issuance of an appointment letter, the Institute reserves the right to
modify/withdraw /cancel any communication made to the candidate.

24) The Institute reserves the right to reject the candidature of a candidate at any point of time during
the course of recruitment, if found indulging in any of the malpractices. All such candidates are liable
to be disqualified from the selection process, in addition to appropriate legal action as may deemed fit
by the Institute.

25) In case of any dispute/ambiguity in the advertisement or in the selection process, the decision of
the Institute shall be final.

26) The Institute shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by an applicant at any point of
time, either at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that
the documents submitted by the applicant are fake or the applicant has a clandestine
antecedent(s)/background which the applicant had suppressed at the time of joining, then the
applicant's services are liable to be terminated with immediate effect and legal action may be initiated
against such an applicant/employee.

27) No travelling allowance (TA) shall be paid to the outstation applicants for attending the written
test. However, SC/ST applicants attending the written test shall be paid to & fro second class railway
fare, by the shortest route, subject to the production of tickets and caste certificate. SC/ST applicants
already in Central/State Government organizations, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Units, etc.,
are not admissible for the same. Payment will be made through bank transfer after processing of the
claims.

28) Canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification.

29) No interim correspondence will be entertained.

30) For any queries related to submission of online application, the applicant may enquire via e-mail
on jobs@iitb.ac.in with the application ID, Job Title and Job Ref. No. mentioned in the subject.
However, inquiries/queries related to eligibility for the post or for interpretation of the rules will not be
entertained.

31) Applicants should provide their correct and active e-mail address in the application for all future
correspondences viz. issuance of call letter or any other information, which shall be communicated
through e-mail only. Moreover, applicants are advised to remain updated regarding the Selection
Process, date and venue etc. by visiting IIT Bombay website https://www.iitb.ac.in/career/apply

Addendum/corrigendum, if any, in respect of this advertisement, shall be notified through the

Institute’s website.

32) Any resultant dispute arising out of this advertisement shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of
the Courts situated at Mumbai only. The date of closing of the online application interface is
29.11.2024.

REGISTRAR

Date: 30.10.2024

Copy to:
1. Head/In-charge of all the Deptts./Sections/Centres.
2. All Notice Boards/Staff Notices