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Rs 78,800 Salary! Visva-Bharati Hiring for 4 Posts — Apply by 20 December
A central university job with pay up to Rs 78,800 is open. Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan has invited online applications for 4 posts — Deputy Finance Officer, Senior System Analyst and Junior Engineer (Civil) — under Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 13 November 2026.
Online applications close on 20 December 2026 at 11:59 PM on the Samarth portal. If you are an experienced engineer, computer professional or finance officer, this is a rare opening in a central university — here are the eligibility, fee, selection process and exam pattern in full.
Visva-Bharati Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal — a Central University |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026, dated 13 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 4 posts (3 roles) |
| Benefit (Pay) | Pay Level 12 — entry pay Rs 78,800; Pay Level 6 — entry pay Rs 35,600 |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree / B.Tech / MCA / Diploma + experience (post-wise) |
| Documents needed | Educational certificates, age proof, caste certificate, experience certificate, NOC (if applicable) |
| Last date | 20 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| How to apply | Online — Samarth portal |
How many vacancies are there, and for which posts?
Four posts are on offer across three roles:
| Post | Vacancies | Category | Maximum age | Pay (Level) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Finance Officer | 1 | OBC | 50 years | Level 12 — Rs 78,800 |
| Senior System Analyst | 1 | UR | 50 years | Level 12 — Rs 78,800 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 2 | UR 1, SC 1 | 35 years | Level 6 — Rs 35,600 |
| Total | 4 |
Age is counted as on the closing date of the advertisement. Upper age limit is relaxable for university employees as per Government of India / UGC rules.
Who can apply? Post-wise eligibility
Deputy Finance Officer: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks, plus five years of experience as Assistant Registrar or in an equivalent post in Pay Level 10 and above. Experience in Commerce / Accounts / Finance / Audit with sound knowledge of computerised systems is desirable; a Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant qualification is preferred.
Senior System Analyst: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering with at least 55% marks and 9 years of experience, OR M.Sc. (Computer Science) / MCA / M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) with 55% marks and 8 years of experience — in extensive programming and system management in a recognised / reputed public, PSU or private organisation.
Junior Engineer (Civil): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in the relevant field with one year of relevant experience, OR a Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field with three years of experience in CPWD / State PWD or similar organised services, statutory or autonomous organisations, Central / State universities / autonomous institutions, or a reputed private construction company with an annual turnover of at least Rs 200 crore.
Educational qualifications must be from a university or institute approved or recognised by the UGC / Ministry of Education. Qualification and experience are counted as on the closing date of application.
What is the application fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Group A posts (Level 12) — UR / OBC | Rs 1,600 |
| Group B posts (Level 6) — UR | Rs 1,200 |
| Group B posts (Level 6) — SC | Rs 300 |
| Women applicants | Exempted |
The fee is payable online and is non-refundable. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post.
How will candidates be selected?
For Deputy Finance Officer and Senior System Analyst, selection is through a written test (Paper-I and Paper-II) followed by an Interview / Personality Test of 100 marks. The weightage is 70% written test and 30% interview, and candidates are called for interview in a 1:15 ratio of the vacancies.
For Junior Engineer (Civil), selection is through a written test, with a skill test if decided by the university. There is no interview for Group B posts. Document verification is done before the results are declared.
What is the exam pattern?
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (i) | General Awareness | 30 | 60 | 2 hours (Paper-I) |
| Paper-I (ii) | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 70 | |
| Paper-I (iii) | Mathematical Ability | 35 | 70 | |
| Paper-I (iv) | Test of Language: English or Hindi | 30 | 60 | |
| Paper-I (v) | Computer Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| Paper-I total | 150 | 300 | ||
| Paper-II | Post-specific syllabus | 50 | 100 | 1.5 hours |
There is negative marking of 1/4th mark per wrong answer in Paper-I and Paper-II. Minimum qualifying marks: General / EWS — 40%, OBC (NCL) — 35%, SC / ST / PwD — 35%. The question paper is bilingual (English or Hindi) except for the language part. PwD candidates get extra time as per Government of India rules. The exam and interview dates have not been announced yet — they will be notified on the university website.
Which documents are required?
- Self-attested copies of testimonials for age and educational qualifications
- Caste certificate (SC / OBC) in the prescribed format, digitally verifiable
- OBC non-creamy layer certificate of the current financial year
- Physical disability certificate (if applicable)
- Past service / experience certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate from the employer (for employed candidates)
How to apply online
- Visit the Samarth portal at visvabharatint.samarth.edu.in and apply before 20 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Upload self-attested copies of testimonials for age, educational qualifications, caste certificate, physical disability certificate (if any) and past service experience (if any).
- Pay the application fee separately for each post applied for.
- Candidates employed with State / Central Government, autonomous bodies, universities or government-funded bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer with the online application.
- All correspondence will be only by the e-mail given in the application form — enter it carefully.
Candidates may apply for more than one post, paying the fee separately for each. Appointees must reside within the territorial jurisdiction of the university as declared in the Visva-Bharati Act, 1951, and must undergo police verification before or after joining. Any addendum or corrigendum will be published only on visva-bharati.ac.in.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 13 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 20 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam / interview dates | Not announced yet |
Important links
- Official notification PDF (Advt 04/2026): visva-bharati.ac.in — SSA_AVDVT.pdf
- Apply online (Samarth portal): visvabharatint.samarth.edu.in
- Official website: www.visva-bharati.ac.in
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Visva-Bharati Recruitment 2026?
There are 4 vacancies — Deputy Finance Officer (1), Senior System Analyst (1) and Junior Engineer (Civil) (2).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 20 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
Q3. What is the salary?
Deputy Finance Officer and Senior System Analyst are in Pay Level 12 with an entry pay of Rs 78,800; Junior Engineer (Civil) is in Pay Level 6 with an entry pay of Rs 35,600.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs 1,600 for Group A posts (UR / OBC); Rs 1,200 for Group B posts (UR) and Rs 300 for Group B (SC). Women applicants are exempted.
Q5. How will candidates be selected?
Deputy Finance Officer and Senior System Analyst face a written test plus interview; Junior Engineer (Civil) faces a written test (and a skill test if the university decides) with no interview.
Q6. Where do I apply?
Apply online on the Samarth portal at visvabharatint.samarth.edu.in.
Sources: Visva-Bharati Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 13 November 2026 (as reproduced in full by FreeJobAlert). Note: the text of the official notification PDF could not be extracted directly at the time of this report — please verify every detail in the official PDF on visva-bharati.ac.in before applying. The exam and interview dates have not been officially announced yet.
