IUCAA Recruitment 2026 Online Form Available for 6 Non-Teaching Administrative Vacancies, Apply by September 26

• IUCAA Pune is recruiting 6 candidates for Administrative Officer, Section Officer and Administrative Assistant posts.
• Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant administrative, accounts, establishment or purchase and stores experience.
• Online applications under Advertisement No. 12/2026 are open until September 26, 2026.

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, has opened online applications for six non-teaching administrative vacancies under Advertisement No. 12/2026. The recruitment covers Group A, Group B and Group C positions, with entry pay ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹56,100 under the 7th CPC pay structure.

Indian nationals meeting the prescribed qualification and experience requirements can apply online until September 26, 2026. The vacancies include Administrative Officer, Section Officer, Senior Administrative Assistant and Administrative Assistant posts, with three of the six positions allocated to Senior Administrative Assistant.

IUCAA is an autonomous institution established by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The advertised posts carry applicable allowances and benefits available to employees of Central Autonomous Bodies, while appointments are covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

IUCAA Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification

Advertisement No. 12/2026 covers administrative positions at different responsibility and pay levels. Candidates will be assessed against post-specific academic qualifications, relevant work experience and age requirements.

IUCAA Vacancy Details 2026

In addition to basic pay, the posts carry applicable DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and Children’s Education Allowance. Medical reimbursement, LTC and other benefits are also admissible according to IUCAA rules.

Post-wise Qualification and Experience

Administrative Officer

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks and have five years of experience in Finance & Accounts, Personnel, or Purchase & Stores in a government organization, university or autonomous body.

Experience of five years in Pay Level 7 or above is desirable. Qualifications such as CA, CA Intermediate, ICWA, CMA, MBA in Finance/HR or MHRM with relevant experience are also listed as desirable.

Section Officer

Applicants must meet any one of the prescribed qualification and experience combinations. These include a Master’s Degree with five years of experience in Personnel, Purchase & Stores, Finance, Accounts or General Administration in a university, government organization, autonomous body or reputed private firm.

Alternatively, candidates may have a second-class Bachelor’s Degree with eight years of relevant experience, or a second-class Bachelor’s Degree with CA Final/SAS (CAG) or equivalent qualification and three years of experience in administration, finance and accounts.

Higher qualifications, working knowledge of MS Office and five years of experience in Pay Level 6 or above are desirable.

Senior Administrative Assistant

A Bachelor’s Degree with at least second-class marks and five years of experience in Purchase & Stores, Accounts or Establishment in a university, government organization, autonomous body or reputed private firm is required.

Higher qualifications and working knowledge of MS Office are desirable.

Administrative Assistant

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree along with three years of experience in Purchase & Stores, Accounts or Establishment in a university, government organization, autonomous body or reputed private firm. Higher qualifications and working knowledge of MS Office are desirable.

Age Limit

The age limits will be determined as on September 26, 2026.

For Administrative Officer, the upper age limit is 45 years for eligible employees of Central and State Government autonomous bodies and universities. The corresponding limit is 40 years for Section Officer and 35 years for Administrative Assistant.

Eligible Central and State Government autonomous body and university employees applying for Senior Administrative Assistant can receive an additional five years of relaxation.

Selection Process

IUCAA will initially screen online applications based on the prescribed qualifications and experience. Depending on the requirements of the Centre and the post concerned, the recruitment process may include a written examination, skill test and/or interview or personality test.

Candidates should monitor IUCAA recruitment updates for the schedule and exact assessment method applicable to their post.

Important Dates

How to Apply for IUCAA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the IUCAA website and open the Opportunities section.
2. Find Advertisement No. 12/2026 and select the online application option for the relevant post.
3. Complete the application with the required personal, academic and employment information.
4. Upload clear copies of the required photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates and supporting documents.
5. Candidates employed by Central or State Government organizations, PSUs or government-funded research agencies must upload the required NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
6. Review the application and supporting documents before final submission, as incomplete applications or unclear and missing documents may result in rejection.
7. Submit the online application no later than September 26, 2026, and retain a copy of the completed application for reference.

Experience certificates should clearly show the candidate’s designation, pay scale or basic pay, employment period and nature of duties. IUCAA may reject candidature at any stage if a candidate does not meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Important Links

The detailed Advertisement No. 12/2026 and online application facility are available through the official IUCAA Opportunities portal. Candidates should read the complete recruitment notification before submitting their application.