IIT Bombay Recruitment 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), Powai, Mumbai, has officially released Advertisement No. Admin-II/EXT275/2026 for the recruitment of Technical Officer (Scale-I) on a permanent basis. The recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 5 posts across various departments and centres, including the Centre for Sophisticated Instruments and Facilities, Sustainability Office, Department of Physics, and Application Software Centre. Online applications can be submitted through the official IIT Bombay career portal, and the last date to apply is September 04, 2026.
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This recruitment offers candidates a direct pathway into one of India’s premier Institutes of Eminence, working across specialized technical, sustainability, physics, and software engineering domains. Interested candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, experience requirements, and age limits before submitting their online application.
IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Technical Officer (Scale-I) |
| Advt. No. | Admin-II/EXT275/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 5 |
| Type of Employment | Permanent |
| Category | IIT Bombay Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.iitb.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 05.08.2026 |
| Application End Date | 04.09.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable) |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs. 250/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | No Fee |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
IIT Bombay Technical Officer Age Limit, Post-wise Vacancy, and Qualification
Age Limit: The maximum age limit for IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 is 40 years, reckoned as on the application closing date (04.09.2026). Age relaxation is applicable as per Institute norms for reserved categories, PwD, Ex-servicemen, and existing Institute employees.
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| Job Ref. No. | Deployment | Category | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50931116 | Centre for Sophisticated Instruments and Facilities | ST-1 | B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Robotics/Materials Science/Production/Automation/Biomedical/Industrial Engineering (55% marks) with 6 years’ experience, OR M.Tech/M.E. with 4 years’ experience |
| 50922882 | Sustainability Office | UR-1 | B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc. in Environmental/Agricultural/Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science or Sustainability (55% marks) with 6 years’ experience, OR M.Tech/M.E. with 4 years’ experience |
| 50922814 | Department of Physics | EWS-1 | B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc. in Physics, Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineering (55% marks) with 6 years’ experience, OR M.Tech/M.E. with 4 years’ experience |
| 50922799 | Application Software Centre | OBC-1 | B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline or MCA or M.Sc. in IT/Computer Science (55% marks) with 6 years’ experience, including 4 years each in backend/frontend frameworks, databases, and Linux environments |
| 50922787 | Application Software Centre (Backlog Vacancy, Full-Stack Developers) | SC-1 | B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline or MCA or M.Sc. in IT/Computer Science (55% marks) with 6 years’ experience, including 4 years each in backend/frontend frameworks, databases, and Linux environments |
Common Experience Norm: For all posts, out of the six years of required experience, three years should be at Pay Level 7 (44900-142400) or one year at Pay Level 8 (47600-151100) or equivalent. For Ph.D. holders, up to three years of Ph.D. duration is counted towards the experience requirement.
Pay Scale: All posts carry Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500), with Gross Pay comprising Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and Dearness Allowance on Transport Allowance.
IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Scrutiny/Screening of Applications
- Written Test (for shortlisting only; marks not carried forward)
- Interview (final selection stage; a shortlist of up to 7 candidates in order of merit, subject to cut-off, is called)
How to Apply for IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official application portal at https://www.iitb.ac.in/career/apply
- Select the relevant post based on Job Reference Number and department of deployment.
- Fill out the complete online application form with accurate qualification, experience, and personal details.
- Upload a latest photograph, certificates (matriculation onwards), experience certificates, pay slips, and category certificates as applicable.
- Candidates applying for the Application Software Centre posts must additionally attach a PDF titled “Experience and Pay information” in the prescribed table format, renamed as “YourFullname-expay.pdf”.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online, where applicable.
- Review all details carefully before final submission, as no subsequent changes are entertained.
- Applicants in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body service must apply through proper channel and upload NOC proof.
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Important Links
| IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 Detailed Notification | LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 3 LINK 4 LINK 5 |
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| IIT Bombay Recruitment 2026 Online Form | Apply Online |
| IIT Bombay Official Website | www.iitb.ac.in |