Junior Technician (Chemistry)

What is the Junior Technician (Chemistry) job at IIT Kanpur?

The Junior Technician (Chemistry) is a technical role responsible for the smooth functioning of the Chemistry laboratory. This includes operating sophisticated scientific instruments like NMR, Mass Spectrometers, UV-Visible, FTIR, TGA, and XRD. You will also be responsible for maintaining instrument records, managing chemical stocks, preparing reagents, and assisting in setting up experiments for both UG and PG students.

What is the minimum educational qualification required?

To apply for this post, you must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University.

Is there any experience required?

While the essential qualification is a Bachelor's degree, it is desirable to have an M.Sc. in Chemistry with at least 60% marks and 2 years of experience in a Chemistry laboratory within an academic or research setting.

What is the age limit for this post?

This post falls under Group C (Level 3), and the upper age limit is 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen.

How to apply for this Sarkari Naukri?

Interested candidates can apply online through the official IIT Kanpur recruitment portal at https://www.iitk.ac.in/recruitment. Ensure you apply before the deadline of 2026-07-03.

What is the selection process?

The selection process for this Group C post involves a written test followed by a skill test or job-oriented practical test. The medium of assessment will be English only.