IIT Bombay Technical Officer (Scale-I) Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), an Institute of National Importance, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for one vacancy of Technical Officer (Scale-I) post to be deployed to the Centre for Sophisticated Instruments and Facilities (CSIF), on selection. This is a permanent position. Advertisement No.: Admin-II/EXT275/2026. Job Reference No.: 50931116.

Pay Scale

Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) plus DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as admissible.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, robotics, materials science, production engineering, automation, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent degree in appropriate discipline with minimum 55% marks or equivalent GPA with relevant experience of six years, out of which three years should be at Level 7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400) or one year should be at Level 8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) or equivalent.
• OR
• M.Tech. / M.E. with minimum 55% marks or equivalent GPA with relevant experience of four years.
• (For applicants with Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline, duration of Ph.D. up to three years will be counted towards experience).

Desirable Experience

• Demonstrated experience (3-5 years) in operating or managing advanced manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, prototyping facilities, fabrication laboratories, maker or innovation labs, or multi-user technical infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of additive manufacturing, bioprinting, CNC machining, robotic programming, welding systems, automation platforms, precision manufacturing, process integration, or GMP-oriented laboratory practices.
• Experience in laboratory or facility operations, training coordination, documentation systems, maintenance planning, quality control, and user-facing technical support.
• Familiarity with digital systems for booking, scheduling, service records, reporting, and institutional asset management.

Job Profile

• Manage end-to-end operations of an assigned cluster of 18–20 instruments and facilities, ensuring maximum uptime, optimal utilization, efficient maintenance, and operational compliance.
• Lead and develop the technical team, driving performance and building technical competency.
• Ensure high-quality, reliable analytical services with robust quality systems and standardized workflows.
• Provide expert technical consultation to internal and external users.
• Support revenue growth through strategic pricing, technology promotion, and user outreach.
• Lead training, outreach, and knowledge-sharing initiatives; develop SOPs and training resources.

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable)
• OBC (NCL) & EWS: Rs. 250/- (Non-refundable)
• SC, ST, PwD, Female candidates: Nil

Selection Process

• Written Test for shortlisting (marks not carried forward for final selection). Maximum 7 candidates in order of merit called for interview.
• Interview for final selection.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://www.iitb.ac.in/career/apply. Last date: 04.09.2026. No hard/soft copy of application form is required to be sent. Queries: jobs@iitb.ac.in.

Age Limit

40 years as on the application closing date (04.09.2026). Relaxation as per Institute norms. Age relaxation for Institute permanent employees up to 57 years (with at least 3 years service).