Non-Teaching Position – Private Secretary

- The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata invites applications for the post of Private Secretary under Direct Recruitment.
- The position is for the Director’s Secretariat at IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal.
- The role involves handling confidential files, VIP references, high-level administrative correspondence, managing appointments, coordinating meetings, drafting official notes, and maintaining digital records.

- Nationality: Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Educational Qualification:
- Master’s degree with 50% marks and an excellent command over English.
- Computer key depression speed of 60 words per minute.
- 1-year Diploma/Proficiency Certificate in Computer and Office Applications from a recognized institute.
- Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in Government organizations in Pay Level-6 or above.
- Desirable: Sound knowledge of English stenography/shorthand with a speed of 100 words per minute.
- Desirable Experience: Experience as Personal Assistant/Private Secretary to a Director, Dean, Registrar, or equivalent senior functionary in an IIT, IISER, NIT, Central University, National Laboratory, or other Centrally Funded Technical Institution.
- Physical Requirements: Suitable for sitting, standing, bending, walking, seeing, hearing, communication, reading, and writing. Applicants with one arm, one leg, low vision, or hearing impairment are eligible if they meet the minimum 40% disability criteria.

- Stage 1: Shortlisting – Applications will be screened by an Institute-level Scrutiny Committee for shortlisting candidates for the Skill Test/Computer Skill Test.
- Stage 2: Skill Test/Trade Test – A qualifying Computer Skill Test will be conducted to further shortlist candidates for the Written Test.
- Stage 3: Written Test – A 100-mark written test will be conducted. The final selection will depend on the merit of marks obtained in the written test.

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- Self-attested copies of educational certificates (Master’s degree, Diploma in Computer Applications).
- Experience certificate (5 years in Government organizations in Pay Level-6 or above).
- Proof of stenography/shorthand speed (if applicable).
- Proof of disability certificate (if applicable, for PwD candidates).
- Vigilance Certificate/NOC (if working in Central/State Government Organizations).
- Equivalency certificate (if applicable, for experience authenticated by concerned offices).

• General / OBC: ₹500 (₹450 application fee + ₹50 registration fee).
• SC / ST / PWD / Women / Ex-servicemen: ₹50 (registration fee only).