IIIT Kalyani Assistant Registrar (Training & Placement Officer) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post | Apply by 18 Sep

Overview

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kalyani, an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India (enacted under IIIT (PPP) Act, 2017), invites online applications from Indian Nationals for the post of Assistant Registrar (functioning as Training & Placement Officer) on contractual basis for 11 months (extendable based on performance) (Advt No. IIITK/NON-FAC.RECT/R20/2026/09, dated 28.08.2026).

Vacancy Details

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: Not more than 45 years (as on last date of online application). Age relaxation as per Government of India norms.

Essential Qualification: A postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade with excellent academic record.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• First Class MBA from a recognized University/Institute
• Ability to develop sound, credible and reciprocal relations with industry
• Experience working with UG & PG students from diverse social/economic backgrounds
• Minimum 5 years of significant and proven experience in one or more of: Campus Placements in reputed institutions (IITs, NITs, IIITs, CFTIs), State/Central Universities, Private Universities, Multinational Companies, Corporate Relations, Public Relations, Career/HR Development, and Training
• Excellent Communication Skills, PR, liaison, and relationship building

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Training & Placement Officer)

The incumbent will serve as the Training and Placement Officer of the institute. Scope of work includes but is not limited to:

• Overall career guidance to students
• Professionally establishing connections with recruiters: searching new recruiters, negotiating better job opportunities, preparing outreach documents, innovative approaches to increase student intake
• Collecting recruiter feedback and acting on it; setting priority of recruiters for recruitment
• Collating industry skill requirements and mapping with curriculum; collaborating with faculty for relevant course coverage
• Student profiling via standardized tests; guidance and training for improvement with internal faculty and consultants
• Interacting with prospective employers; arranging campus placement and internship drives
• Scheduling and coordinating placement/internship logistics
• Coordinating Pre-Placement Talks, seminars, webinars, video conferences
• Maintaining placement portal/website; bookkeeping and placement data for ranking agencies and press releases
• Preparing annual placement/internship reports; maintaining updated recruiter information
• Arranging training and skilling programs to enhance student employability
• Systematically engaging companies for campus recruitment to increase job offers
• Establishing relationships with top companies in India and abroad for quality career opportunities
• Effectively communicating with university recruiters on institute priorities, student strengths, unique capabilities
• Collaborating with stakeholders during placement seasons to ensure maximum student placements
• Working cordially with other departments for smooth placement execution
• Benchmarking T&P Centers at other universities for initiative development
• Guidance for higher education applications, coordinating with faculty and overseas universities
• Leveraging social media for institute achievements, job opportunities, employer networking
• Mastering software tools for placement data collection, storage, and analysis
• Looking after Alumni matters and corporate relations
• Any other tasks as directed by Competent Authority

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

How to Apply

1. Apply online at https://iiitkalyanint.samarth.edu.in/
2. After online submission, print the application, sign at designated place, and send the hard copy with supporting documents (ID proof, Age proof, Category certificate, all education mark sheets and certificates, experience certificates, research papers/publications) by Speed Post/Courier to:
   The Registrar, IIIT, Kalyani, WEBEL IT Park, Opposite of Kalyani Water Treatment Plant, Near Buddha Park, Dist.-Nadia, P.O-Kalyani, PIN-741235, West Bengal
3. Hard copy must reach by 23 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
4. Envelope must be superscribed: "Application for the post of Assistant Registrar (Training & Placement Officer)"

Note: Incomplete applications, applications without supporting documents or fee will be summarily rejected. Candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/PSUs must apply through proper channel or produce NOC at interview.

Contact

Clarification & Enquiries: registrar@iiitkalyani.ac.in

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