Technical Assistant (Systems) – IMSc

Tamil Nadu, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹32,500 - ₹48,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. (Physics/Maths/CS/IT), B.E./B.Tech (CS/ECE/EEE/IT), or MCA with 60% marks.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in system administration or system support is preferred.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 40 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Technical Assistant (Systems) position at IMSc involves the day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of the institute's IT infrastructure, including LAN, WiFi, and multimedia systems. This role is critical for supporting the computing, media, and web needs of the academic community, requiring hands-on expertise in OS installation and hardware diagnosis. It offers a professional environment for IT specialists to manage high-end Linux/Unix systems and network equipment. Exceptional candidates with strong technical backgrounds may be considered for a higher salary bracket upon committee recommendation.

  • Responsibilities include configuring desktops, troubleshooting system problems, and managing video-conferencing setups.
  • The position requires proficiency in programming languages such as C, MySQL, Perl, PHP, Python, and Shell Scripting.
  • Candidates must have at least one year of post-qualification experience in system administration or support.
  • The application process is online via a specific URL provided in the official notification.
  • Selection involves a written test or hands-on test followed by a personal interview.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Consolidated salary of ₹32,500 per month; higher pay of ₹48,000 possible for exceptional candidates.

Important Dates

Notification Date 17 July 2026
Application Deadline 30 July 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications Online Interview Written Test (for specific roles) Hands-on Test (for technical roles)

Application Fees

No application fee mentioned

Reservation

1 UR vacancy; standard GoI reservation norms apply for selection shortlisting.

How to Apply

  • For Project positions (Table I & II): Email your CV and covering letter to the specific email ID provided for the project.
  • For Technical Assistant and Trainee positions (Table III & IV): Apply online through the specific URLs provided in the notification.
  • Ensure the subject line of the email follows the format: Application for the Project Position (Name of Position) of Advt.02-R/IMSc/2026.
  • Submit applications on or before 2400 hrs on 30.07.2026.
  • Include writing samples or relevant certificates where specified in the job description.

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard salary is ₹32,500 per month, though exceptional candidates may be offered up to ₹48,000.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science (Physics/Maths/CS/IT) or an Engineering degree (CS/ECE/EEE/IT) is required.

A minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in system administration or system support is preferred.