IIEST Shibpur Senior Assistant Recruitment 2026: 7 Posts, Eligibility, Fee, Skill Test and Apply Online

IIEST Shibpur Senior Assistant Recruitment 2026: 7 Posts, Eligibility, Fee, Skill Test and Apply Online

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has issued Employment Notification RO/NO/26/34 for direct recruitment to the post of Senior Assistant. The notification is dated 9 November 2026.

There are 7 Senior Assistant vacancies: 5 Unreserved, 1 OBC-NCL and 1 Scheduled Caste post. The post is a Group C non-teaching position under Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC. Eligible Indian nationals must apply through the SAMARTH Recruitment Portal and also submit a separate Google Form with one combined PDF of the application and supporting documents.

The most important action is to complete the two-part submission correctly. First, fill and submit the application on the IIEST SAMARTH portal by 9 December 2026. Then download the filled application, combine it with self-attested copies of the uploaded certificates and testimonials into one PDF, and submit that single PDF through the Google Form by 14 December 2026. An application completed through only one of the two links will not be considered.

IIEST Shibpur Senior Assistant Recruitment 2026 important dates

Do not treat 14 December as the application-form deadline. The SAMARTH application must be submitted by 9 December. The additional time until 14 December is for submitting the completed application package through the Google Form.

Vacancy, category and pay details

The notification describes Senior Assistant as a Group C non-teaching post. The post is governed by the applicable NITs Non-Teaching Recruitment Rules 2019, recommendations of the Oversight Committee and relevant Ministry of Education notifications in force until completion of the selection process. If the applicable rules are modified before the process is completed, the latest rules may apply.

Educational qualification and essential skills

The direct-recruitment qualification is Senior Secondary (10+2) from a recognised board. The applicant must also have:

• A minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Computer Word Processing.
• Proficiency in Spreadsheet.

The recruitment rules list proficiency in other computer skills, stenography skills and a Bachelor’s degree as desirable qualifications. These are not stated as the minimum essential qualification for direct recruitment, but they may strengthen an applicant’s practical readiness for an administrative office position. Candidates should not confuse desirable qualifications with the mandatory 10+2, typing and computer requirements.

All degrees, diplomas and certificates must be obtained from recognised Universities, institutions or boards. The applicant is responsible for verifying the authenticity of every document. If any false statement, incorrect information or suppression of facts is discovered at any stage, the candidature may be cancelled.

Age limit and relaxation

The upper age limit for direct recruits is 33 years. Age, educational qualification and experience are counted as on the last date for submission of the application form under the notification. Candidates should therefore check the official interpretation of the closing date before applying and keep date-of-birth proof ready.

The notification specifically states that relaxation must be supported by valid documents or certificates issued in the candidate’s name. A candidate who claims a category benefit without the correct certificate may be considered in the unreserved category or may lose the benefit entirely.

Application fee

The fee instructions are provided through the SAMARTH Recruitment Portal. Candidates should retain the transaction confirmation and ensure that their application is successfully submitted. A fee payment without a complete application will not create eligibility.

Two-part online application process

The IIEST notice makes the two-part process mandatory. It is not enough to fill the SAMARTH form and stop. It is also not enough to upload documents in the Google Form without submitting SAMARTH first.

Part 1: Submit the SAMARTH application

1. Open the IIEST SAMARTH Recruitment Portal: iiestsnt.samarth.edu.in.
2. Fill in all personal, educational, category and contact details accurately.
3. Upload the required documents, certificates and photograph as requested by the portal.
4. Pay the prescribed application fee through the available portal instructions.
5. Review the information carefully before final submission.
6. Submit the application by 9 December 2026 at 11:55 p.m..
7. Download the completed application form after final submission.

Part 2: Submit one combined PDF through Google Form

1. Make a printout or PDF of the filled SAMARTH application form.
2. Collect self-attested photocopies of every certificate or testimonial uploaded in the SAMARTH application.
3. Combine the application and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
4. Open the official Google Form: forms.gle/eTbtScUCrWzcE3Xt9.
5. Upload the single PDF and submit the Google Form by 14 December 2026 at 11:55 p.m..
6. Save proof or confirmation of the Google Form submission.

Selection process and merit calculation

The recruitment has two stages:

The skill test does not add marks to the final merit according to the general instructions. It is a qualifying gate. A candidate may score highly in the Written Test but cannot be selected without meeting the typing and computer skill requirements in Stage II.

The notification states that the prescribed qualifications are only the minimum. Possessing 10+2, 35 w.p.m. typing speed and computer proficiency does not automatically guarantee a call for the written or skill test. The Institute may shortlist or conduct the stages according to the applicable rules and the number of applications.

Written Test preparation strategy

The notice does not provide a detailed question-count, marks distribution or subject-wise syllabus in the extracted employment notification. Aspirants should therefore avoid relying on unverified claims about an exact exam pattern. Follow later IIEST instructions or the applicable NITs/IIEST recruitment rules if a separate examination scheme is released.

For preparation, Senior Assistant applicants should build a balanced office-administration foundation. Revise general awareness, basic English, numerical ability, reasoning, office procedures, computer fundamentals, file and record handling, government-office terminology, spreadsheet basics and word-processing functions. Practise objective questions under time pressure, but do not assume that a particular number of questions or negative-marking rule applies unless IIEST officially publishes it.

At the same time, practise the Stage-II skill requirement. Typing at exactly 35 w.p.m. is risky because real-test errors, punctuation, spacing and accuracy can reduce the effective speed. Aspirants should target a comfortable speed above the minimum and practise both English typing and common office-document formatting.

How to prepare for the Skill Test

Typing practice

Practise daily timed passages. Focus on accuracy before speed, then increase speed gradually. Use paragraphs that include numbers, punctuation, capital letters and office terminology. Check gross speed, error rate and net speed. The notification requires a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute, so practise above that level rather than stopping at the threshold.

Word processing

Revise document creation, saving and printing, page setup, margins, headings, paragraph alignment, tables, bullets, numbering, find-and-replace, spelling correction, headers and footers. A Senior Assistant may work with official letters, notices, registers and office files, so practise creating clean documents quickly.

Spreadsheet skills

Practise entering data, formatting cells, sorting, filtering, simple formulas, totals, averages, percentages, row and column management, page setup and basic charts. Learn to identify and correct common spreadsheet errors. The notice does not publish the exact software version, so focus on standard spreadsheet operations that work across common office suites.

Documents and certificates to keep ready

• Class X certificate or other date-of-birth proof.
• Senior Secondary/10+2 certificate and marksheet.
• Typing-skill proof, if requested by the portal or at verification.
• Documents supporting computer word-processing and spreadsheet proficiency, where available.
• SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwD certificate, if claiming reservation or relaxation.
• OBC-NCL and EWS certificates issued on or after 1 April 2026, as required by the notice.
• PwD certificate showing at least 40% relevant disability and valid on the closing date.
• Recent photograph and signature in the portal-prescribed format.
• Government photo identity card.
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer, where applicable.
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate for selected candidates working in Government, PSU or autonomous bodies.
• Self-attested copies for the combined Google Form PDF.

All originals must be produced before proceeding to the Written Test and Skill Test as required by the Institute. Keep the same document order in the combined PDF as in the SAMARTH upload list so that verification is straightforward.

Rules for Government and autonomous-body employees

Candidates employed in Government departments, autonomous bodies, PSUs or related organisations must apply through the proper channel addressed to the Registrar, IIEST Shibpur, P.O. Botanic Garden, Howrah 711103, superscribing the application for Senior Assistant. An advance copy must still be submitted online through SAMARTH by the due date.

Such candidates must bring a No Objection Certificate from the current employer at the Written Test and Skill Test. If selected, they must submit an updated Vigilance Clearance Certificate during physical document verification. An incomplete or improperly routed application may be rejected.

Other important conditions

• No Travelling Allowance or Daily Allowance will be paid for appearing in the Written Test or Skill Test. Candidates must arrange their own travel and stay.
• Canvassing or correspondence intended to influence the recruitment can lead to disqualification.
• Legal proceedings related to the advertisement or application can be instituted only in the Hon’ble High Court, Kolkata.
• The Institute may modify, defer or cancel all or part of the recruitment without assigning reasons.
• The Institute may fill or not fill any or all advertised posts.
• Selected candidates must be physically fit and mentally sound for the duties.
• Records of candidates who are not selected will not be preserved beyond three months from declaration of the selection result.
• Reservation rules of the Government of India apply.

Tie-breaking rules

If two or more candidates obtain the same Stage-I Written Test marks, the Institute will apply tie-breaking criteria in sequence:

1. The candidate with more positive or correct marks in the Written Test receives priority.
2. If the tie continues, the older candidate by date of birth is placed higher.
3. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with a higher percentage in the examination used for the minimum academic qualification receives priority.

For the academic percentage used in the final tie-breaker, the notification explains that the aggregate is calculated using the top five subjects. One core language paper, such as English, must be included, and the remaining four slots are filled by the four highest-scoring other subjects.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting until 14 December to complete the SAMARTH form. The SAMARTH deadline is 9 December.
• Submitting only the SAMARTH application and forgetting the Google Form.
• Submitting only the Google Form without completing SAMARTH.
• Uploading separate documents instead of one combined PDF when the Google Form requires a single PDF.
• Claiming OBC-NCL or EWS without a certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026.
• Assuming a Bachelor’s degree replaces the mandatory 10+2 requirement.
• Typing at exactly 35 w.p.m. without practising accuracy and formatting.
• Ignoring spreadsheet practice because the written test is the main merit stage.
• Failing to bring original testimonials to the Written Test or Skill Test.
• Expecting TA/DA or a change of examination or posting arrangements.
• Sending the ordinary application printout by post when the notice requires online submission and Google Form upload.

Frequently asked questions

How many Senior Assistant vacancies are available?

There are 7 vacancies: 5 UR, 1 OBC-NCL and 1 SC.

What is the minimum qualification?

Senior Secondary or 10+2 from a recognised board, along with a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute and proficiency in computer word processing and spreadsheet.

What is the age limit?

The direct-recruitment age limit is 33 years. Age is counted according to the closing-date rule in the notification. Departmental candidates may receive up to five years’ relaxation under applicable Central Government instructions.

What are the two application deadlines?

The SAMARTH application must be submitted by 9 December 2026 at 11:55 p.m. The single combined PDF must be submitted through the Google Form by 14 December 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

Is the Skill Test counted for final merit?

No. Stage-I Written Test marks are used to prepare the merit list, but passing Stage-II Skill Test is mandatory. A candidate who does not qualify in typing, word processing and spreadsheet skills cannot be considered for selection.

What is the application fee?

General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates pay ₹1,500. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay ₹1,000. Payment instructions are provided through the SAMARTH portal.

Will I receive travelling allowance for the tests?

No. The Institute will not pay TA or DA for appearing in the Written Test or Skill Test. Candidates must arrange their own travel and stay.

Final checklist before applying

• Confirm 10+2 qualification from a recognised board.
• Practise and verify typing speed above 35 w.p.m.
• Practise computer word processing and spreadsheet operations.
• Check age and applicable category relaxation.
• Arrange valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD documents, if applicable.
• Complete the SAMARTH form by 9 December 2026 at 11:55 p.m.
• Download the filled application after SAMARTH submission.
• Prepare one combined PDF with the application and self-attested supporting documents.
• Submit the Google Form by 14 December 2026 at 11:55 p.m.
• Save both submission confirmations and retain the same documents for verification.

Official update reminder: Check the IIEST Shibpur employment notifications page, the SAMARTH Recruitment Portal and the official Google Form for corrections, test schedules, call letters and further instructions.

Source: IIEST Shibpur Employment Notification Advt. No. RO/NO/26/34 dated 9 November 2026 and the applicable NITs Non-Teaching Recruitment Rules. The official notification, recruitment rules and later corrigenda remain final.