Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati), an Autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, invites online applications for various non-teaching staff positions on a direct recruitment basis (and deputation for select roles).
Job Details
| Attribute | Information |
| Hiring Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) |
| Advertisement No. | IITT/STAFFREC/01/2026 dated 31-08-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12 Positions (across Group A, B, and C cadres) |
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
| Job Location | Yerpedu, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Starting Date to Apply | August 31, 2026 |
| Closing Date to Apply | September 30, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
Vacancy & Pay Scale Summary
Group-A Positions
- Superintending Engineer (Civil/Electrical): 1 Post (UR) | Pay Level 13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900/-) | Upper Age Limit: 50 years
- Senior Technical Officer (Computer Centre): 1 Post (UR) | Pay Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200/-) | Upper Age Limit: Not specified
- Assistant Registrar: 2 Posts (UR-1, OBC-1; 1 post horizontally reserved for PwBD) | Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-) | Upper Age Limit: Not specified
- Counsellor: 1 Post (UR) | Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-) | Upper Age Limit: 45 years
- Security Officer: 1 Post (UR) | Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-) | Upper Age Limit: Not specified
Group-B Positions
- Hindi Translator: 1 Post (UR) | Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) | Upper Age Limit: Not specified
- Junior Technical Superintendent (CSE): 2 Posts (UR-1, EWS-1) | Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) | Upper Age Limit: 35 years
- Junior Technical Superintendent (Network Security): 1 Post (UR) | Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) | Upper Age Limit: 35 years
Group-C Positions
- Junior Technician (Chemical Engineering): 1 Post (OBC-NCL) | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) | Upper Age Limit: Not specified
- Junior Technician (Systems – Civil & Environmental Engg.): 1 Post (UR) | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) | Upper Age Limit: 27 years
- Junior Technician (CSE): 1 Post (OBC-NCL Backlog) | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) | Upper Age Limit: Not specified
About Institution
IIT Tirupati is a premier technical institution of national importance established by the Government of India, committed to providing excellence in technical education, cutting-edge research, and infrastructure development at its permanent campus in Yerpedu, Tirupati District.
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Qualification & Experience Criteria
- Superintending Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering (min 55% or 5.5 CGPA) with 15 years of relevant civil/electrical experience, or 7 years as Executive Engineer in Pay Level 11.
- Senior Technical Officer (Computer Centre): B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA (min 55%) with 10 years experience (5 years in Level 10+); or M.E./M.Tech with 8 years experience; or Ph.D. with 5 years experience.
- Assistant Registrar: Master’s degree (min 55% or 5.5 CGPA) with at least 8 years of relevant administrative/finance/academic experience, including 6 years in Pay Level 6 or above.
- Counsellor: Master’s degree (min 55%) in Psychology (Counselling/Clinical) with 5 years clinical experience in educational/mental health setups and a valid RCI registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Security Officer: Bachelor’s degree (min 55%) with 10 years of security supervisory experience (at least 5 years at Pay Level 7+) in Police/Defence/Govt setups and a valid LMV & motorcycle driving license.
- Hindi Translator: Bachelor’s degree (min 55%) with Hindi and English as main subjects, plus 2 years experience in English to Hindi translation.
- Junior Technical Superintendent (CSE & Network Security): B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA (min 55%) with 2 years experience; OR B.Sc/BCA with 4 years experience; OR Diploma with 5 years experience.
- Junior Technician (CH, Systems, CSE): B.E./B.Tech (min 55%); OR B.Sc/BCA with 2 years experience; OR Diploma with 3 years experience; OR ITI with 5 years experience.
Selection Process & Application Fees
Application & Processing Fee
- Group A Posts: Application Fee ₹500/- + Processing Fee ₹200/- = Total ₹700/-
- Group B Posts: Application Fee ₹300/- + Processing Fee ₹200/- = Total ₹500/-
- Group C Posts: Application Fee ₹200/- + Processing Fee ₹200/- = Total ₹400/-
- Exemptions: SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the Application Fee (Processing fee of ₹200/- applies to all applicants).
Mode of Selection
- Group A: Screening Test / Interview or Both.
- Group B & C: 3-Level Evaluation — Level I (Objective Test), Level II (Descriptive Test), and Level III (Skill/Trade Test).
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Skills You’ll Gain
| Role Category | Key Competencies & Systems Exposure |
| Engineering & Infrastructure | Large Campus Construction Management, HVAC/Substation Operations, STP/WTP Planning. |
| Computer & Systems Operations | Enterprise ERP Architecture, Network Security Infrastructure, Linux Administration, Microservices. |
| Administration & Governance | Statutory Compliance, Procurement Systems, Institutional Finance, Academic Governance. |
Frequently Asked Interview Questions (With Answers & Solution Guidelines)
Enterprise ERP Systems (For Senior Technical Officer / JTS)
- Question:“How do you handle data consistency and transaction rollback when integrating third-party microservices into a monolithic university ERP system?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Address using the Saga pattern or two-phase commit protocols. Emphasize database transaction isolation levels, API idempotency, asynchronous message queues (such as RabbitMQ or Kafka) for background processing, and fallback mechanisms for auditing and maintaining data integrity during partial system failures.
Campus Infrastructure Management (For Superintending Engineer)
- Question:“What environmental and engineering factors must be prioritized when setting up a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for a modern green educational campus?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Discuss capacity estimation based on per capita consumption, selection of technology (like MBR or SBR for high effluent quality), water recycling integration for landscaping/flushing, sludge management, SCADA-based automation monitoring, and adherence to CPCB environmental discharge standards.
How to Apply & Registration Details
Interested candidates should complete their online application process through the official IIT Tirupati recruitment portal before the specified deadline:
- Official Online Application Link:Apply on IIT Tirupati Job Portal
- Official Notification: Advertisement No. IITT/STAFFREC/01/2026
- Technical Application Assistance:
rmt_queries@iittp.ac.in - Application Deadline:September 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM