IISc Recruitment 2026: Official Notification Out for Teaching Assistant, System Administrator, Instructor & Project Scientist I Posts

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, widely recognized as India’s premier destination for advanced scientific research and higher education, has officially released its latest recruitment notifications for June 2026. This comprehensive recruitment drive targets highly skilled technical professionals, passionate educators, and academic researchers to fill key temporary contractual positions within the Undergraduate Programme (UGP) and affiliated divisions of the institute.

The current vacancy announcements focus on four key functional designations: Teaching Assistant, System Administrator, Instructor, and Project Scientist I. With application pipelines completely operational online, this is an elite gateway for engineering graduates, postgraduates, and Ph.D. scholars to build extensive portfolios alongside world-class scientists on the iconic IISc Bengaluru campus.

The official application windows opened on June 19, 2026, and candidates have up to July 10, 2026, to successfully complete their online profile setup, upload essential academic scripts, and lock their responses.

IISc Contractual Recruitment 2026: Broad Institutional Overview

Recruitment Metric	Official Notification Specifications
Hosting Institution	Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Advertisement Numbers	R(HR)Temp-06(TA-UGP)/2026, R(HR)Temp-07(I-UG)/2026, & R(HR)Temp-08(SA-UGP)/2026
Available Designations	Teaching Assistant, System Administrator, Instructor, Project Scientist I
Framework Model	Purely Temporary Contractual Engagement
Initial Contract Tenure	1 Year (Renewable annually up to a maximum of 5 Years)
Online Application Commenced	June 19, 2026
Application Deadlines	July 10, 2026
Work Location	IISc Campus, Bangalore, Karnataka
Selection Modality	Document Screening followed by Written Tests / Direct Technical Interviews
Direct Apply Link	IISc Temporary Positions Portal

Detailed Post-Wise Breakdown, Eligibility & Compensation

The recruitment drive is strategically split across multiple departments under the undergraduate framework. Below is a comprehensive look at the specific allocations, academic prerequisites, upper age constraints, and monthly remuneration structures for each post.

1. Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate Programme)

• Total Available Vacancies: 21 Positions (UR – 07, SC – 04, ST – 02, OBC – 05, EWS – 03)
• Academic Streams & Specialized Qualification Criteria:
  • Biology: M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences.
  • Earth & Environmental Science: M.Sc. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Geology or Environmental Science.
  • Engineering/Electronics: M.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics or Computer Science.
  • Materials Engineering: M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry or B.E. / B.Tech in Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramics, Polymers, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Class Requirements: Candidates must have secured a First Class degree from a recognized university (Relaxed to a minimum of Second Class for SC/ST applicants).
• Desirable Experience: Candidates possessing an M.E. / M.Tech will be preferred.
• Monthly Pay Scale Structure:
  • For National Eligibility Test (NET) / GATE Qualified Candidates: ₹37,000/- + HRA per month. After 2 years of satisfactory performance, the scale increases to ₹42,000/- + HRA per month.
  • For Non-NET/GATE Candidates: Consolidated fixed monthly pay as determined by institutional guidelines.

2. Instructor (Undergraduate Disciplines)

• Total Combined Vacancies (Instructors + Project Scientists): 11 Positions (UR – 04, SC – 01, ST – 02, OBC – 02, EWS – 02)
• Academic Criteria & Fields:
  • Physics: Ph.D. in Physical Sciences with a minimum of two years of post-Ph.D. research or training experience.
  • Humanities: Ph.D. in Sociology, Political Science, History, or Economics with two years of post-Ph.D. experience. A multidisciplinary Ph.D. track is highly desired.
  • Mathematics: Ph.D. in Mathematics with two years of post-Ph.D. experience. Prior active classroom teaching experience is heavily favored.
  • Aerospace Engineering: Ph.D. in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering with two years of post-Ph.D. experience.
  • Mechanics & Computing: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Computational Science, or Mechanics and Computing, plus two years of post-Ph.D. experience.
• Upper Age Limit: Maximum 35 Years as of the closing date of application receipt.
• Monthly Pay Scale Structure: Flat ₹67,000/- + HRA per month.

3. Project Scientist I (Engineering & Computing)

• Academic Stream Options:
  • Engineering / Electronics: Ph.D. or Master’s degree (M.E. / M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or closely allied core technology disciplines.
  • Computer Science: Ph.D. or Master’s degree (M.E. / M.Tech) in Computer Science or Information Technology with strong, proven programming layout skills.
• Upper Age Limit: Maximum 38 Years as of the closing date.
• Monthly Pay Scale Structure: ₹67,000/- + HRA per month (Adjustable based on exact post-doctoral tiering guidelines).

4. System Administrator (Undergraduate Framework)

• Total Vacancies: 02 Positions
• Educational Prerequisites: Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MCA, or related streams with hands-on foundational experience in managing campus network fabrics, system servers, data backups, and multi-user operating setups.
• Upper Age Limit: Maximum 38 Years as of the closing date.
• Monthly Pay Scale Structure: Range starting from ₹56,000/- to ₹62,000/- fixed consolidated per month based on technical merit.

Important Timeline Tracking Matrix

Candidates wanting to avoid last-minute server congestion must track this active 2026 timeline:

[June 19, 2026] Official Notification PDF Out ──> [June 19, 2026] Application Link Live ──> [July 10, 2026] Deadline to Lock Online Application Forms ──> [Mid-July 2026] E-mail Dispatch to Shortlisted Applicants ──> [To Be Announced] Personal Assessment / Interview Rounds at Bengaluru

Core Selection Methodology & Tenure Laws

The recruitment parameters strictly follow a Merit-Based Academic Sifting structure:

• Stage 1: Preliminary Sifting: Applications are thoroughly verified by the HR section. Candidates with inadequate document attachments or missing percentage proofs are filtered out.
• Stage 2: Written Aptitude/Technical Assessment: For posts like Teaching Assistant and System Administrator, a written screening test may be deployed on-campus if application volumes are exceptionally high.
• Stage 3: Personal Interview Panel: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a rigorous face-to-face evaluation in Bengaluru.
• Tenure Conditions:

All the above posts are purely temporary and contractual. The assignment begins with an initial tenure of 1 Year. Based on institutional budget availability and a formal annual review of individual performance, contracts can be extended annually up to a strict maximum limit of 5 Years.

Step-by-Step Online Registration & Application Protocol

Eligible applicants must process their profiles through the dedicated portal by executing the following steps:

1.Access the Portal Console:Step 1.

Open your browser and navigate straight to the official portal link: [https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions/](https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions/).

2.Select Your Targeted Advertisement:Step 2.

Locate the specific functional notification header on the active dashboard panel—choose from advertisement index links 06(TA-UGP)/2026, 07(I-UG)/2026, or 08(SA-UGP)/2026.

3.Profile Details Input:Step 3.

Fill in your full name, father’s name, category parameters (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS), exact communication metrics, and your detailed university grading records (aggregate percentages must clearly match your degree documents).

4.Digital Documentation Attachment:Step 4.

Upload clean scanned PDF or JPEG copies of your Date of Birth proof, category certificates (if applicable), engineering or doctoral degree completion documents, and any specific GATE/NET scorecard verifications.

5.Final Profile Review & Submission:Step 5.

Double-check the filled parameters in the preview template. Make sure your listed email address is functioning properly, as all exam call letters will be dispatched via email. Click the final Submit button and keep a printed copy of the confirmation receipt.

Crucial Recruitment Hyperlinks

• Official Institutional Home Portal: Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
• Direct Application Engine Portal: IISc Online Job Application Console
• Official Notification :Instructor, Project Scientist I Teaching Assistant System Administrator

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are candidates required to send a physical hardcopy of the application form to the IISc HR section?

No. Candidates should not send any physical paper trails, hardcopy prints, or offline postal folders to the institute. The complete application process is entirely digital, and any offline portfolios received will be automatically discarded.

Is there any provision for travel reimbursement (TA/DA) to attend the on-campus interview?

No. The official notifications state that interviews will be conducted face-to-face on-campus in Bengaluru. Shortlisted applicants must arrange and cover their own travel, lodging, and boarding expenses. No TA/DA allowances will be paid by the institute.

Can individuals who previously worked on other contractual projects at IISc apply for these openings?

Yes, you can apply if you meet the specific educational benchmarks. However, the notification clarifies a crucial structural rule: if you were previously employed at IISc under contracts managed by the HR Section, your prior service duration will be counted toward the absolute maximum permissible tenure limit of five years.

How are applicants notified about their sifting results, exam venues, and interview dates?

IISc does not dispatch physical call letters or text message alerts. The list of screened and shortlisted candidates will be posted publicly on the undergraduate portal website ([http://www.iisc.ac.in/ug/](http://www.iisc.ac.in/ug/)). Additionally, individual call schedules are sent directly to the email address provided in the application.

Can I apply for more than one position if I meet the criteria for multiple posts?

Yes. If your academic qualifications match multiple advertisements (e.g., Teaching Assistant and Project Scientist I), you can submit separate online applications for each post through the portal console.