IIT Ropar DRIF – Administrative & Assistant Training Officer (AATO) 2026 | Rs.75,000–85,000/month | Last Date 05 Oct 2026

IIT Ropar Defence Research and Innovation Foundation (DRIF) is a Section 8 company established at IIT Ropar. Applications are invited for the position of Administrative & Assistant Training Officer (AATO) on contract.

Job description

• Report to the CEO for all administrative and training matters.
• Prepare and put up yearly training responsibilities to the CEO / MD.
• Assist the CEO in preparation of the calendar of courses for training years by March of each preceding year.
• Coordinate correspondence with Armed Forces / CPO Forces.
• Coordinate all meetings, events, visits and workshops.
• Coordinate all training courses within and outside the DRIF campus.
• Coordinate all courses with faculty members from IIT Ropar.
• Support training audits (internal and external) and coordinate with Armed Forces including DGR.
• Maintain documentation for all courses carried out on behalf of DRIF.
• Oversee maintenance of budget records with the Accounts Officer; oversee preparation of invoices of projects, DGR and ARTRAC courses.
• Oversee booking of taxis, rail and air tickets for office bearers on the directions of the CEO / MD.
• Oversee booking of accommodation and payment for the same directly by the Accounts Officer on requisition and approval.
• Sign documents relating to leave, administrative issues and disciplinary matters for courses conducted at DRIF.
• Coordinate course reception, accommodation and send-off for all courses held on campus.
• Any other duties assigned by the CEO / MD from time to time.

Required skills and qualifications

• An ex-serviceman with experience of working in a Category ‘A’ / ‘B’ establishment of the Armed Forces.
• Proficiency in computers, GeM and Government procurement platforms.
• Strong knowledge of administration related to Government institutions, personnel supervision and record management.
• Proficient in computer office applications – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Good communication skills with strong leadership aspects; ability to work independently and as part of a team under the CEO / MD.
• Good knowledge of the defence training system; knowledge of handling VIP / VVIP visit protocols.
• Graduation or equivalent certificate from the Indian Army; knowledge of handling RTI applications and other administrative rules and regulations.
• Candidates who have earlier worked with the Armed Forces and / or IITs will be preferred; knowledge of Punjabi will be preferred.

Application process

Post your detailed CV to the MD by Registered post, with the subject as “Application for the position of Administrative & Assistant Training Officer (AATO)”, on or before 05 Oct 2026.

Managing Director, IIT Ropar DRIF
Room No. 169, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Block (Chemistry Block)
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar – 140001 (Punjab), India

An online and in-person interaction will be conducted if the CV is selected for further evaluation. Only short-listed candidates shall be called for the further recruitment process; the decision of the management for short-listing and selection will be final.