Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Recruitment 2026 for 8 Posts

Eligibility Standards, Educational Qualifications & Experience

Eligibility criteria differ significantly across the notified designations, requiring specific educational tiers and professional experience. Applicants must ensure they meet the minimum criteria before submitting their forms. Those looking for alternative opportunities can also check more Graduate jobs in Maharashtra.

• Assistant Professor Grade-I: Requires a Master's Degree in Geology with at least 60% marks, a Doctorate degree in Geology, and a proven ability to carry out independent work with a minimum of two publications in SCI indexed journals.
• Assistant Professor Grade-II: Requires a Master's Degree in Geology with 3 years of research experience.
• Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geophysics): Requires a Master's Degree in Geophysics with 3 years of research experience.
• Junior Superintendent: Requires a Degree with 4 years of experience in administration.
• Stenographer Grade-I: Requires officers holding an analogous post or 10 years of regular service.
• Technical Assistant (Electronics): Requires B.E/B.Tech or a Bachelor Degree or a 3-year Diploma in Electronics.
• Technical Assistant (Library): Requires a Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Information Science.
• Senior Administrative Assistant: Requires a Degree with typing speed and 2 years of administrative experience.

Maximum age limits vary from 27 to 56 years depending on the post, counted as on the closing date of 10 November 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories in accordance with Government of India directives, with PwBD benchmark disability required to be not less than 40% where applicable.

Salary Structure & Remuneration Details

Selected candidates will receive compensation aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The remuneration scales correspond directly to the designated responsibility levels:

• Assistant Professor Grade-I: Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700).
• Assistant Professor Grade-II Posts: Pay Matrix Level 10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500).
• Junior Superintendent & Stenographer Grade-I: Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400).
• Technical Assistant Posts: Pay Matrix Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300).
• Senior Administrative Assistant: Pay Matrix Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100).

In addition to basic pay, appointees receive standard allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per central government norms.

Selection Methodology & Stages

The recruitment methodology is structured to evaluate candidates rigorously based on academic rigor, skill proficiency, and domain expertise. The selection stages include:

• Stage 1: Screening of Applications: Preliminary filtration based on educational credentials, eligibility criteria, and submitted documentation.
• Stage 2: Written Test / Skill Test / Trade Test / Interview: Conducted post-screening to evaluate technical competence, practical skills, or academic depth depending on the specific post.
• Stage 3: Document Verification: Final scrutiny of original certificates, testimonials, and identity proofs prior to appointment issuance.

Application Fee Guidelines

The application fee varies according to the applied post category and applicant classification. Payment must be made online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI:

• Assistant Professor Grade-I & II: Rs. 1200 for UR, OBC, EWS, and other categories; Rs. 1000 for Female, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen.
• Other Posts: Rs. 900 for UR, OBC, EWS, and other categories; Rs. 700 for Female, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen.

Step-by-Step Practical Application Guide

Candidates must complete both online submission and physical hard copy dispatch within the stipulated timelines:

1. Navigate to the official IIG recruitment portal at https://iigmnt.samarth.edu.in/.
2. Complete initial registration using a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in to access the application form.
3. Fill in post-wise personal, educational, and professional details with strict accuracy.
4. Upload required documents, certificates, and a color photograph not exceeding 200KB in size.
5. Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the online application before 10 November 2026.
7. Print the completed application and dispatch the signed hard copy along with self-attested documents by Speed Post to the Registrar, IIG, Navi Mumbai. The envelope must be superscribed with the post applied for and must reach the office by 16 November 2026, 17:00 hrs.