IIT Dharwad Recruitment 2026: 1 Inventory Manager (Contract) – Apply Online @ iitdh.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University/Institute.
• Essential Experience (For Retired Employees): Retired from Central Government, State Government, Central Autonomous Body, State Autonomous Body or PSU. At least 10 years of experience in Materials Management Division/Stores, out of which 5 years on a post with Pay Level – 6 (7th CPC) or equivalent.
• Essential Experience (For Others): At least 10 years of experience in Materials Management Division/Stores, out of which 5 years at a supervisory level.
• Age Limit: Not more than 65 years as on the date of closing of the application. No minimum age and no age relaxation specified.
• Note: Meeting the bare minimum qualification and experience does not guarantee a call for test(s) and/or personal interview. Applicants should provide details of all qualifications and experience held above the minimum, with documentary evidence.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection procedure is Test / Presentation / Interview / Any other mode as decided by the Institute or the Selection Committee. No specific dates, venue, or pattern have been notified at this stage.
• If a large number of applications are received, the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for test(s) and/or personal interview to a reasonable limit, based on academic performance and/or qualification and/or experience higher than the minimum prescribed.
• Call letters and all other communication will be sent via email; applicants must provide a correct and active email ID.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.
• Appointment is subject to the selected candidate being found medically fit as per the requirements of the Institute.
• The position is purely on a contract basis for an initial period of one year. Completion of the contract does not confer any right to extension, regularization or permanency. Selected applicants have no claim on any regular position and are not entitled to privileges such as housing, medical facilities, or other benefits available to regular Institute employees.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original scanned copies of certificate(s)/document(s)/mark sheets of all semesters/years, in support of claims on qualification (matriculation onwards), experience, date of birth, caste, category, etc.
• Proof of pay drawn at the time of retirement, or a copy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO), wherever applicable.
• Experience certificate on the organization's letterhead, bearing the date of issue, specific period of work, nature of duty, designation and pay drawn for each position, duly certified by the concerned issuing authority.
• Original certificates and self-attested copies, to be produced at the time of the selection process and while joining.
• Application fee of Rs. 200/- (including GST) must be paid through the State Bank e-pay facility only; payment in any other form stands forfeited.
• Incomplete applications or those without copies of all relevant certificates/documents are liable to be summarily rejected.
• All details furnished in the online application are final; no changes will be entertained.
• Do not send a hard copy of the online application form; it is not required.

Important Links

• Apply Online for IIT Dharwad Inventory Manager (Open until 27 November 2026, 23:59 Hrs)
• Download IIT Dharwad Inventory Manager Official Notification PDF (Advt No. IITDh/Admin/SR/50/2026-27)
• Visit IIT Dharwad Official Website for Staff Recruitment, Corrigenda and Addenda

• Apply Online for IIT Dharwad Inventory Manager (Open until 27 November 2026, 23:59 Hrs) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Download IIT Dharwad Inventory Manager Official Notification PDF (Advt No. IITDh/Admin/SR/50/2026-27) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit IIT Dharwad Official Website for Staff Recruitment, Corrigenda and Addenda ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. What is the salary and contract duration for this post?

• Non-retired applicants are offered a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 65,000 based on experience and competency. Retired government employees are remunerated as per Ministry of Finance OMs. The contract is initially for one year and may be renewed at the discretion of the Competent Authority. This is a purely contractual position without any entitlement to regularization, permanency, housing, or medical facilities.

4. What is the age limit for IIT Dharwad Inventory Manager?

• The candidate must be not more than 65 years of age as on the date of closing of the application (27 November 2026). No minimum age or age relaxation has been specified in the notification.

5. What educational qualification and experience are required?

• A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University/Institute is required, along with at least 10 years of experience in Materials Management Division/Stores. For retired employees, 5 of those 10 years must be on a Pay Level – 6 (7th CPC) post or equivalent; for others, 5 years must be at a supervisory level.

6. How will the selection process be conducted?

• The selection procedure involves Test / Presentation / Interview / Any other mode as decided by the Institute Selection Committee. If applications are numerous, the number of candidates called may be restricted based on higher qualifications and experience. Call letters are sent via email. No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.