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Ism Manager Recruitment

Official recruitment notice issued by Ism for the post of Manager. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad / Indian Bureau of Mines Official Emblem
Recruiting Authority
Ism
Portal: ism.gov.in

Key Recruitment Specifications

Total Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)
Age Criteria
18 to 30 Years
Application Deadline
2026-06-19

Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation

URTotal
22
Crucial Recruitment Schedule
Online Registration Starts2021-01-11
Application Deadline2026-06-19

Essential Educational Qualification

Ph.D / Doctorate, M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.

Selection Methodology

Personal Interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date for submitting online applications is 2026-06-19. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the cutoff date to avoid portal traffic.
The remuneration is structured as Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4). Selected candidates are also eligible for Central/State Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and statutory pension contributions.
Applicants must possess Ph.D / Doctorate, M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure certificates and degrees are issued prior to the application cutoff.
The selection methodology involves: Personal Interview.
Related Openings under Ism
Cadre DesignationVacanciesPay LevelDeadline
Manager 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Advisor 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Advisor 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30
Advisor 1 Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 2026-09-30

Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

1

Visit the official recruitment portal of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering valid personal credentials, email address, mobile number, and government-issued identification details.

2

Log in using OTR credentials to complete the detailed online application form, entering academic qualifications, administrative experience, caste category status, and preference details accurately according to official notification guidelines.

3

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of required documents including passport photograph, signature, educational mark sheets, experience certificates, and valid category or PwBD certificates in specified PDF or JPEG formats.

4

Remit the non-refundable application fee using integrated online payment gateways via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI; female candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from payment as per government norms.

5

Submit the final application, print the generated acknowledgment slip, and download the admit card from the portal once released prior to the scheduled examination date for identity verification at the test venue.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Ism Manager Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam PaperWeightage & DurationCore Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Screening Test 100 Marks, 120 Minutes General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, and Fundamentals of Public Administration.
Stage 2: Main Written Domain Examination 200 Marks, 180 Minutes General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Store Purchase Rules, Office Procedures, Establishment Rules, HR Management, and IIT Act Governance.
Stage 3: Presentation and Personal Interview 100 Marks, 30 Minutes Institutional Leadership, Administrative Problem Solving, Strategic Vision, Communication Skills, and Public Ethics.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness Qualifying Nature, 1 Day Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Experience Certificates, Caste/Category Validity, and Standard Central Government Medical Examination.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Managerial positions at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad are governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, typically structured under Pay Level 10 (Entry Basic Pay of Rs 56,100) or Level 11. With Dearness Allowance (DA) currently configured at 53%, the DA component accounts for Rs 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is mapped to city categorization; for Dhanbad (Class Z), HRA is 10% (Rs 5,610), whereas for Class X cities it scales up to 30% (Rs 16,830). Transport Allowance (TA) adds Rs 3,600 plus DA thereon (Rs 5,508 total). Consequently, the gross monthly salary ranges from approximately Rs 96,951 to Rs 1,08,171 depending on location. Statutory deductions include 10% of Basic plus DA toward the National Pension System (NPS), totaling Rs 8,583, along with Income Tax and Professional Tax. This yields an estimated net in-hand monthly salary ranging between Rs 85,000 and Rs 95,000, ensuring a competitive central government compensation package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is granted to Scheduled Castes (SC) at 15%, Scheduled Tribes (ST) at 7.5%, Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) at 27%, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) at 10%. Upper age relaxation is provided to SC/ST candidates up to 5 years, OBC-NCL up to 3 years, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) up to 10 years (extendable up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD). Female candidates and applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Ism Manager Recruitment

How are the final cut-off marks determined for the ISM Manager recruitment?

Final cut-off marks are calculated based on aggregate performance in the Main Written Examination and Personal Interview, taking into account category-wise vacancies and minimum qualifying standard benchmarks.

Is score normalization applied across different examination shifts?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, equi-percentile normalization methodology is used to adjust difficulty level variations across batches.

Is there a compulsory service bond or minimum tenure requirement upon joining?

Candidates appointed to the Manager post are generally required to serve a minimum period or complete the mandatory probation period without an explicit financial indemnity bond unless specified in the appointment offer.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed Managers?

Newly recruited Managers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which performance is evaluated before confirmation into permanent service.

Where can candidates access the detailed syllabus for the domain-specific written test?

The detailed domain syllabus covering administrative, financial, and regulatory framework topics is published officially on the recruitment tab of the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad website along with the advertisement.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after appointment?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the main campus of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, with possibilities of deputation or assignment across institutional centers as required.