IIG Recruitment 2026 for 8 Academic, Technical and Administrative PostsApplications Open

• Assistant Professor Grade-I: A master's degree in Geology with at least 60% marks, a doctorate in Geology, and demonstrated independent research ability supported by at least two SCI-indexed journal publications.
• Assistant Professor Grade-II: A master's degree in Geology and three years of research experience.
• Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geophysics): A master's degree in Geophysics and three years of research experience.
• Junior Superintendent: A degree and four years of administrative experience.
• Stenographer Grade-I: Officers holding an analogous post or having ten years of regular service.
• Technical Assistant (Electronics): B.E./B.Tech., a bachelor's degree or a three-year diploma in Electronics.
• Technical Assistant (Library): A bachelor's degree in Library Science or Information Science.
• Senior Administrative Assistant: A degree, two years of administrative experience, and typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
• PwBD applicants must have a benchmark disability of at least 40%.

• Read Advertisement No. 06/IIG/HRD/2026 and check the requirements for your chosen post.
• Access the recruitment portal through IIG's official website and complete the online application by 10 November 2026.
• Pay the applicable fee online and provide the required documents and colour photograph.
• Send the application hard copy with self-attested supporting documents by Speed Post to the Registrar, IIG, Navi Mumbai.
• Mark the envelope with the name of the post applied for.
• Confirm the hard-copy deadline in the official notification: the supplied details list both 10 November 2026 and 16 November 2026 by 17:00 hrs.

Recruitment overview

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai, is recruiting for eight positions under Advertisement No. 06/IIG/HRD/2026, dated 16 October 2026. There is one vacancy each across eight academic, technical and administrative roles. The posting locations are described as Navi Mumbai and anywhere in India. Post-wise pay ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 2,08,700.

Who should check eligibility

The academic positions require relevant postgraduate qualifications and research credentials. Assistant Professor Grade-I additionally requires a doctorate in Geology, at least 60% in the master's degree and a minimum of two SCI-indexed publications. Technical Assistant opportunities cover Electronics and Library Science/Information Science. The administrative roles have separate experience requirements, while Senior Administrative Assistant also requires English typing at 35 wpm or Hindi typing at 30 wpm.

Stenographer Grade-I is for officers meeting the stated service conditions and carries a three-year deputation period. PwBD applicants must have at least 40% benchmark disability. Age is assessed on the online closing date, with post-wise upper limits ranging from 27 to 56 years.

Application and postal submission

• Check the official advertisement for the selected post before completing the online form.
• Submit the online application between 16 October 2026 and 10 November 2026 and pay the relevant fee online.
• Prepare educational certificates in chronological order, date-of-birth proof, applicable category certificate, experience certificates, fee-payment proof and a colour photograph no larger than 200KB.
• Send the hard copy and self-attested documents by Speed Post to the Registrar, IIG, Navi Mumbai, identifying the applied post on the envelope.

The hard-copy deadline requires clarification: the dates table gives 10 November 2026, whereas additional instructions give 16 November 2026 by 17:00 hrs. Verify the controlling deadline in the official notification.

Selection arrangements

The listed stages include screening, written, skill or trade tests and interviews, as applicable, followed by document verification. Candidates will not receive travelling allowance for attending a test or interview.