IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 – 4 Posts, Apply

About IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Technical Officer (Scale I) posts in 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 4 vacancies across various departments, including Software Engineering, Physics (Cryogenics), and Sustainability Office. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official IIT Bombay website.

IIT Bombay Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 4 Technical Officer (Scale I) positions are available under this recruitment. The vacancies are distributed across different specialized areas as detailed below:

Post Name	Total Posts
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Backlog Vacancy - Software Engineering]	1
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Software Engineering]	1
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Physics Department - Cryogenics]	1
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Sustainability Office]	1
Total	4

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Bombay Technical Officer Posts

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each Technical Officer post.

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Backlog Vacancy - Software Engineering]	B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline or MCA or M.Sc. in Information Technology or Computer Science with 55% marks	6 years relevant experience (3 years at Pay Level 7 or 1 year at Pay Level 8) with 4 years in OO languages, databases, APIs, Linux.
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Software Engineering]	B.Tech/B.E. in any discipline or MCA or M.Sc. in Information Technology or Computer Science with 55% marks	6 years relevant experience (3 years at Pay Level 7 or 1 year at Pay Level 8) with 4 years in OO languages, databases, APIs, Linux.
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Physics Department - Cryogenics]	B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc. in Physics/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Instrumentation Engg with 55% marks	6 years experience (or M.Tech with 4 years) with PhD experience counted up to 3 years.
Technical Officer (Scale I) [Sustainability Office]	B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc. in Environmental/Agricultural/Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Chemical Engg/Renewable Energy/Environmental Science/Sustainability with 55% marks	6 years experience (or M.Tech with 4 years) with PhD experience counted up to 3 years.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The maximum age limit for applying to the Technical Officer (Scale I) posts is 40 years. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen categories and existing Institute employees as per IIT Bombay norms.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee as per their category.

Category	Fee
General/OBC	Rs. 500
SC/ST	Nil
Women	Nil

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates for the Technical Officer (Scale I) position will be offered an attractive salary package in Pay Level 10.

Post Name	Pay Level	Gross Salary
Technical Officer (Scale I)	Level 10	Rs. 56,100 - 177,500 Per Month

Selection Process for IIT Bombay Technical Officer

The selection process for the IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 involves two main stages:

1. Written Test — Eligible candidates will first appear for a written test to assess their technical knowledge and aptitude relevant to the post.
2. Interview — Candidates who successfully clear the written test will be invited for a personal interview. The interview will evaluate their communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall suitability for the role.

Important Dates to Remember

Candidates should note the following key dates for the IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026:

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	05 Aug 2026
Online Application Start Date	05 Aug 2026
Last Date for Online Application	04 Sep 2026

How to Apply for IIT Bombay Technical Officer Recruitment 2026

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for the IIT Bombay Technical Officer (Scale I) posts by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) at https://www.iitb.ac.in.
2. Navigate to the "Careers" or "Recruitment" section and find the advertisement for Technical Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026.
3. Click on the "Apply Online" link.
4. Register yourself by providing basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
5. Fill out the online application form with all the required personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents in the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (if applicable for your category).
8. Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.

The online application window will remain open until 04 September 2026.

Important Links

Here are the direct links to the official notification PDF and the online application portal:

Link Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Apply Online	Click here
Official Website	Click here