What is the official notification number for this recruitment?
The official Advertisement Number is IACS/ADVT/P/354.
What is the organization issuing this notification?
The recruitment is being conducted by the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, which is an Autonomous Institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and a Deemed University.
What are the important dates for this Sarkari Naukri?
- Application Start Date: The document does not explicitly state an opening date, but the document date is March 20, 2026.
- Application End Date (Last Date to Apply): 15.05.2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
- Date of Screening Test, Written Exam, Skill/Physical Efficiency Test etc.: Will be notified in due course on the official website of IACS and/or via office correspondence.
What is the application fee structure?
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid via Demand Draft (DD) drawn on State Bank of India in favour of "INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE CULTIVATION OF SCIENCE" payable at Kolkata.
- SC/ST and Female Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- All other categories: Rs. 1000/-
Note: Any Tax/Bank Transaction Charges will be borne by the candidate. Applications received without the prescribed fee will be rejected.
What are the age limit criteria for these government jobs?
The age limit is calculated As on 15.05.2026 (the closing date).
- Assistant [Group B]: Must not have born earlier than 15th May, 1996 (Upper age limit: 30 years).
- MTS (General) [Group C]: Must have born not earlier than 15th May, 2001 and not later than 15th May, 2008 (Age range: Between 18 to 25 years).
- The lower age limit for all posts shall be 18 years. Age relaxations are applicable as per Government of India norms for reserved categories.
What are the educational qualification requirements?
All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements as on the closing date (15.05.2026).
- Assistant [Group B]: Bachelor's Degree.
- MTS (General) [Group C]: Matriculation Examination or equivalent from a recognized board. This qualifies as a 10th Pass Govt Job requirement.
What is the experience required for the posts?
- Assistant [Group B]: With five years of experience looking after establishment/administrative work and handling personal files, having good knowledge of English and Computer applications and office administration.
- MTS (General) [Group C]: NA (No specific experience mentioned, but general duties are listed).
What is the salary structure (Pay Level)?
- Assistant [Group B]: Level 7 in 7CPC with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 44,900/-.
- MTS (General) [Group C]: Level 1 in 7CPC with initial Basic Pay of Rs. 18,000/-.
In addition to Pay, selected candidates will be eligible for DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other allowances admissible to Central Government Employees stationed at Kolkata. Employees will be governed by the National Pension System w.e.f. 01.01.2004.
How many total vacancies are available?
The total number of vacancies advertised is 10.
- Assistant (Group B): 5 Posts (UR: 2, EWS: 1, OBC [NCL]: 2)
- MTS (General) (Group C): 5 Posts (UR: 3, EWS: 1, OBC [NCL]: 1)
Total Posts Count: There are 2 distinct job positions listed.
What is the selection procedure for these posts?
Selection will be based on merit through the following scheme of tests:
- For the post of Assistant (Group B): Level 1 - Written Test, Level 2 - Skill Test; Total 100 marks (50+50).
- For the post of MTS (General) (Group C): Computer Based Test (Class X Standard) - 15 marks Numerical ability, 15 marks Reasoning, 10 marks General Awareness, 10 marks English Language; Total Marks - 50.
IACS reserves the right to decide cut-off marks and resolve degeneracy in marks.
Where is the job location?
The selection tests (Written/Skill/Physical Efficiency Test) will be conducted in Kolkata only. The place of posting is not explicitly mentioned but implied to be within the Institute's jurisdiction.
How should I apply for this Sarkari Naukri?
Applicants must send their duly filled application form along with requisite documents (self-attested copies of qualification, age proof, caste certificate if applicable, experience proof) in a sealed envelope superscribed clearly “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF (Name of the post along with advertisement number)” to:
The Registrar, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & B, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata – 700032 by post.
The application must reach the Registrar during office hours till the closing date.
Where can I find the official links?
The official website should be regularly checked for updates, admit cards, and results. The direct application link is not provided in the notification text.
What are the key instructions regarding documents and eligibility?
- Eligibility criteria (qualification, experience) will be reckoned as on the closing date (15.05.2026).
- Candidates claiming OBC-NCL status must submit a valid certificate issued after 01.04.2025 for the financial year 2026-27.
- EWS candidates must submit a valid certificate based on income for the financial year 2025-26.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must send separate applications and fees for each post.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any selection stage.
