Technical Officer (Scale I) - Software Engineering & Physics

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), M.Sc. (msc), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me), Ph.D. (phd), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification)
Number of Vacancies	3 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹56,100 - ₹177,500 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 40 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience for Software Engineering roles (3 years at Pay Level 7 or 1 year at Pay Level 8). - Minimum 4 years (M.Tech/M.E) or 6 years (B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc) for Physics roles. - Ph.D. holders may have up to 3 years of experience counted toward eligibility.
Application Fee	- General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 500 (non-refundable) for Software Engineering roles; Rs. 250 for OBC/EWS in Physics roles. - SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates: No application fee. - Fee must be paid online via the application portal before submission.

📄 Details & Description

- Permanent position for Technical Officer (Scale I) in Software Engineering and Physics departments at IIT Bombay.
- Role involves full-stack development, application support, and technical leadership in critical IT projects.
- Responsibilities include designing high-performance applications, managing Java/J2EE systems, and leading software development lifecycle.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to large-scale projects, and collaborate with senior management.
- Campus benefits include family accommodation, medical facilities, and education allowances for dependents.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.E/MCA/M.Sc) in Computer Science/IT/related field with minimum 55% marks or equivalent GPA.
- For Software Engineering roles: 6 years of relevant experience, including 3 years at Pay Level 7 or 1 year at Pay Level 8.
- For Physics roles: 6 years of experience (B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc) or 4 years (M.Tech/M.E), with Ph.D. candidates eligible for experience waiver.
- Essential technical skills: 4+ years in OOP languages (Spring Boot/Java, Django/Python), frontend frameworks (Angular/React/Vue), databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and API development (REST/SOAP/JSON-RPC).
- Proficiency in Linux command-line environments required.
- Desirable: Experience in end-to-end project management, open-source contributions, secure coding, and microservices architecture.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Applications will be scrutinized for eligibility; only shortlisted candidates will proceed.
- Written test for shortlisting (marks not carried forward); top candidates called for interview.
- Final selection based on interview performance.
- Shortlist limited to 7 candidates (merit-based) for interview round.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD

📂 Required Documents

- Scanned copy of 'Experience and Pay Information' PDF (table format) as 'YourFullname-expay.pdf'.
- Latest passport-sized photograph (not older than 6 months).
- Certificates for qualifications (matriculation onwards), experience, pay slips, caste (if applicable), and age proof.
- Experience certificates must be on official letterhead with designation, pay details, and certification by issuing authority.
- For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD), valid certificates as per government norms must be uploaded.

💳 Application Fee Details

- General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 500 (non-refundable) for Software Engineering roles; Rs. 250 for OBC/EWS in Physics roles.
- SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates: No application fee.
- Fee must be paid online via the application portal before submission.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the essential qualifications required for the Technical Officer (Scale I) position at IIT Bombay?

The essential qualifications include a B.Tech./B.E. in any discipline or MCA or M.Sc. in Information Technology/Computer Science with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade point average, along with relevant experience of six years. Alternatively, an M.Tech./M.E. in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks and four years of relevant experience is also acceptable.

Q. What is the selection process for the Technical Officer (Scale I) position?

The selection process involves scrutiny of applications, a written test for shortlisting (marks not carried forward), and a final interview. Only shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for the interview.

Q. What is the pay scale for the Technical Officer (Scale I) position?

The pay scale for the Technical Officer (Scale I) position is Pay Level 10, which ranges from Rs 56,100 to Rs 177,500 per month. The gross pay includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and Dearness Allowance on Transport Allowance.

Q. Are there any age relaxations for reserved category applicants?

Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per Institute norms. For SC/ST/OBC (NCL) category applicants, age relaxation is applicable only if the post is reserved for that category. Age relaxation for PwD applicants and Ex-servicemen is as per government rules.

Q. What documents are required to be submitted with the online application?

Applicants must submit a PDF document titled 'Experience and Pay information' in a specified table format, along with certificates supporting qualifications, experience, pay slips, date of birth, caste, and other relevant documents. Original certificates must be produced during the selection process and at the time of joining if selected.