IITGN Senior Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has officially released the recruitment notification for the post of Senior Administrative Officer (2026). If you hold a Master’s degree and possess relevant administrative experience in higher education or public sector organizations, this is a premier opportunity to step into a prestigious Group-A non-teaching leadership role.
IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Body: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)
- Job Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Mode of Application: Online
- Post Category: Non-Teaching / Group A
- Posts Name: Senior Administrative Officer
Eligibility Criteria for Senior Administrative Officer
Educational Qualification
- The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th
- Ph.D. or equivalent in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and a minimum of 10 years of postqualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and Development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute
- M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute
- B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 14 years of post-qualification experience in teaching/research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute
- Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Communication, or a related discipline from a recognized institution
- Experience in journalism, media relations, corporate communication, public relations, or institutional communication, preferably with leadership responsibilities. Experience in higher education or research institutions will be an added advantage
- Proven experience in leading media campaigns, managing institutional branding, and handling print, digital, and social media communication
- Strong network with national and regional media organizations
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, public outreach, and crisis communication
- Experience in supervising teams and coordinating communication activities across multiple platforms
Age limit
- 50 years as on the date of advertisement
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the written/practical test and/or interview (online/offline) performance of the candidate
How to Apply
- Interested candidates are requested to apply online
- No manual/Paper/Email application will be entertained
- Read the instructions carefully and fill in the online application form providing accurate information about your candidature
Important Dates
- The last date for submitting the online application is 30th July 2026
Important Links
- IITGN SAO Official Notification 2026
- Apply Online IIT SAO post
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