IACS Recruitment 2026: The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science has released an official recruitment notification for Assistant (Group B) and MTS (General) posts. This is a major opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in Kolkata under a prestigious scientific institution.
The notification (Advt. No. IACS/ADVT/354 dated March 20, 2026) invites applications through an offline process, making it important for candidates to carefully follow the application procedure.
IACS Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Organization: Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
- Post Name: Assistant & MTS (General)
- Total Vacancies: 10 Posts
- Job Location: Kolkata
- Application Mode: Offline
- Last Date: May 15, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Vacancy Details
As mentioned in the table on page 1 of the PDF, the recruitment includes:
Total Posts: 10
- Assistant (Group B): 5 Posts
- UR: 2
- EWS: 1
- OBC (NCL): 2
- MTS (General) (Group C): 5 Posts
- UR: 3
- EWS: 1
- OBC (NCL): 1
The institute may increase or decrease vacancies depending on requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for IACS Recruitment
For Assistant (Group B)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in administration or office work
- Skills: Computer knowledge and English proficiency
- Age Limit: Maximum 30 years (as on May 15, 2026)
For MTS (General)
- Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass)
- Experience: Not required
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 years
Salary Structure
According to the pay table on page 2, selected candidates will receive:
- Assistant: ₹44,900 (Level 7, 7th CPC)
- MTS: ₹18,000 (Level 1, 7th CPC)
Additional benefits include:
- DA (Dearness Allowance)
- HRA (House Rent Allowance)
- Transport Allowance
- Pension under National Pension System
Application Fee
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: ₹500
- Others: ₹1000
Important: Payment must be made through Demand Draft (SBI only) in favour of IACS Kolkata.
Selection Process for IACS Recruitment
As described on page 3 of the PDF, the selection will be merit-based:
Assistant Post:
- Written Test (50 marks)
- Skill Test (50 marks)
MTS Post:
Computer-Based Test including:
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning
- General Awareness
- English Language
- Total Marks: 50
Candidates must clear the cutoff set by the institute.
How to Apply for IACS Recruitment
The candidates should send their duly filled in applications along with requisite documents in support of his/her
candidature in an sealed envelope superscripted clearly “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF (Name of the post along with advertisement number) to The Registrar, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & B, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata – 700032 by post. The Institute shall not be responsible for postal delays, if any.
From the instructions on page 1 and page 5, follow these steps:
- Fill the prescribed application form
- Attach:
- Passport-size photograph
- Educational certificates
- Experience documents
- Category certificates (if applicable)
- Attach Demand Draft
- Send via post to:
Registrar,
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
2A & B Raja S.C. Mullick Road,
Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700032
Applications must reach before the deadline.
Official Notification: Download
Important Dates
- Notification Release: March 20, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: May 15, 2026 (5 PM
- Exam Date: To be announced
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