Training and Placement Officer & Placement Executive on Contract Basis

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad)
Job Category	Administrative
Eligibility Qualification	Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree)
Number of Vacancies	3 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹30,000 - ₹120,000 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 45 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- TPO: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in placement roles or multi-industry experience with a strong network. - Placement Executive: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in corporate or educational institutes.
Application Fee	- Application fee: ₹200 (inclusive of GST) payable via State Bank e-collect facility. - Fee is non-refundable and must be paid before submitting the online application. - Payment reference number required during online application submission.

📄 Details & Description

- Recruitment for key roles in the Career Development Cell (CDC) to enhance student employability and placement outcomes.
- Positions include Training and Placement Officer (TPO) and Placement Executive, focusing on industry partnerships and student placements.
- Contract-based roles with performance-based annual increments and potential extension up to 3 years.
- Roles involve developing placement strategies, maintaining industry networks, and coordinating campus recruitment drives.
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious Institute of National Importance established by Parliament in 2016.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- For Training and Placement Officer (TPO): Master’s degree from a reputed university (Bachelor’s degree considered only for exceptionally talented candidates with vast industry experience).
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a TPO in a reputed technical institute or multi-industry experience with a strong industry network.
- Desirable skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, proficiency in MS Office Suite, and database management.
- For Placement Executive: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from a reputed institute/university.
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in corporate organizations or educational institutes.
- Desirable skills: Strong communication, negotiation, industry partnership-building, and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Age limit: Below 45 years for TPO (relaxation for exceptional cases), below 35 years for Placement Executive.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection based on Skill Test, Written Test, and/or Personal Interview as decided by the Institute.
- Tentative selection dates: 24th August 2026 (TPO) and 25th August 2026 (Placement Executive).
- Candidates must appear in person at IIT Dharwad for the selection process.
- Selection is subject to medical fitness verification.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection process.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

- Original scanned copies of certificates/mark sheets (matriculation onwards) uploaded on the online portal.
- Experience certificates in proper format (on organization’s letterhead, with date, period, designation, and pay details).
- Proof of age (date of birth certificate).
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable).
- Original certificates and self-attested copies to be produced during selection and joining.

💳 Application Fee Details

- Application fee: ₹200 (inclusive of GST) payable via State Bank e-collect facility.
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid before submitting the online application.
- Payment reference number required during online application submission.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the essential qualifications required for the Training and Placement Officer (TPO) position?

A Master’s Degree (full-time) from a reputed university is required. A Bachelor’s degree may be considered only if the candidate has exceptional talent with vast industry experience and network.

Q. What is the contract period for the Placement Executive position?

The contract period is 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance and the Institute's requirements.

Q. What are the key responsibilities of a Placement Executive at IIT Dharwad?

Key responsibilities include assisting in achieving placement targets, preparing reports, maintaining communication with companies, providing logistical support during campus hiring, and coordinating all placement-related activities.

Q. Is there an age limit for applying to the Training and Placement Officer (TPO) position?

Yes, the desirable age limit is below 45 years. Age relaxation may apply in exceptional cases.

Q. How will the selection process be conducted for these positions?

The selection process may include a written test, skill test, personal interview, or any other form of test as decided by the Institute. Tentative dates for the selection process are 24th and 25th August 2026.