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Format Faculty Positions Assistant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Format Faculty Positions Assistant administered by IITB Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Community Health Centre Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres C H Cs P H Cs Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Community Interaction Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Consolidated Response to Queries Received from Prospective Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Format Faculty Positions Assistant?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITB Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain hss.iitb.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official IITB recruitment portal to initiate registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate a unique applicant ID and secure password.

Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) module by entering comprehensive personal details, permanent address, and detailed academic history from matriculation to the highest qualifying degree as per official records.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of essential documents including the recent passport-sized photograph, digital signature, caste certificates if applicable, and all relevant educational marksheets in the prescribed PDF or JPEG format.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the application fee using Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or UPI, ensuring the transaction receipt is downloaded for future administrative reference.

Monitor the recruitment portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded and printed at least ten days prior to the scheduled date of the competitive examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Format Faculty Positions Assistant is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Objective Type Written Examination	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Current Affairs with specific focus on Higher Education trends in India.
Stage 2: Computer Proficiency and Skill Test	Qualifying Nature / 60 Minutes	Advanced MS Office Suite, data entry speed, email etiquette, and basic understanding of institutional ERP systems used in academic administration.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Verification Only	Authentication of original academic transcripts, experience certificates, category validity, and fitness certification by a government-authorized medical officer as per institute norms.
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on Stage 1 Performance	Aggregation of written test scores followed by the application of horizontal and vertical reservation quotas to determine the final list of selected candidates.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The position of Faculty Positions Assistant at IITB Authority is classified under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6, corresponding to a Grade Pay of 4200 in the pre-revised scale. The entry-level basic pay is established at 35,400 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) recently hiked to 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 18,762 INR. Since IIT Bombay is located in Mumbai, a Class X city, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 30 percent of the basic pay, totaling 10,620 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) for Level 6 in higher TPTA cities is 3,600 INR plus DA on TA, amounting to 5,508 INR. The estimated Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately 70,290 INR. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10 percent (Basic + DA) totaling 5,416 INR and professional tax, the net in-hand monthly salary is estimated at 64,000 INR. Future 8th CPC projections suggest a significant base multiplier increase.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums regarding statutory reservations. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) receive 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to a 10-year relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation is strictly implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Furthermore, in alignment with Central Government directives, women candidates are exempted from the application fee to promote gender diversity within the IITB administrative cadre.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Format Faculty Positions Assistant

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are generally 40 percent for Unreserved/EWS categories and 35 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates, though actual cutoffs depend on the vacancy-to-candidate ratio.

Is there a normalization process for scores across multiple shifts?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions, a standard equi-percentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity among different difficulty levels of question papers.

Does this position require a mandatory service bond?

No mandatory service bond is required for the Faculty Positions Assistant role, but candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent absorption into the cadre.

How long is the probation period for newly recruited assistants?

The standard probation period is two years, during which the candidate's performance and conduct are monitored before being confirmed as a permanent employee of the Institute.

Is the syllabus focused more on administrative rules or general aptitude?

The syllabus is a balanced mix, but Stage 1 emphasizes general aptitude while the skill test focuses on practical administrative tasks like drafting and spreadsheet management.

Will the posting be exclusively at the IITB Mumbai campus?

Yes, the primary posting is at the Main Campus in Powai, Mumbai, although the Institute reserves the right to assign duties at any of its satellite centers if necessary.