IIT Indore Server Administrator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Indian Institute of Technology Indore; Indore District; On-site; INR 812,000 - 973,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) invites applications for a Server Administrator on a contract basis. Engagement is initially for 1 year and on-site at IIT Indore campus. B.Tech./B.E. or M.Tech./M.E. in CS/IT or related field with requisite experience is required.

Pay is up to ₹80,000 per month; exact amount based on qualifications and experience. Remote work is not offered; relocation to Indore is expected.

Qualifications

• B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with 5 years of relevant server administration experience.
• M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with 3 years of relevant server administration experience.
• MCA with 5 years of relevant server administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage server setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in Windows and Linux production environments.
• Perform backups, restorations, and disaster recovery planning.
• Implement security practices including user management, firewall configuration and enterprise security hardening.
• Administer virtualization platforms (VMware, XCP-ng/XOA, KVM, Hyper‑V) and monitor performance.

Skills

Server administration

Windows & Linux

Security & hardening

Disaster recovery

Network & firewall

Education

B.Tech./B.E. in CS/IT or related (5 yrs exp)

M.Tech./M.E. in CS/IT or related (3 yrs exp)

MCA with 5 yrs exp

Tools

VMware

XCP-ng/XOA

KVM

Hyper‑V

Job description

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has notified 1 vacancy for the Server Administrator post on a contract basis. The engagement is initially for 1 year, and candidates must be willing to relocate to and work from the IIT Indore campus. Eligible applicants holding a B.Tech./B.E. or M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline can apply for this full-time, on-site position. The notified pay is up to Rs. 80,000 per month, with the exact amount to be decided based on qualifications and experience. The selection process consists of shortlisting, interview and technical skill test.

IIT Indore Server Administrator at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore)

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Post(s) Server Administrator

Vacancies 01

Pay Up to ₹80,000 per month

Qualification B.Tech./B.E., M.Tech./M.E., or MCA in relevant discipline with required experience

Candidates seeking remote or work-from-home opportunities are requested not to apply, as this is an on-site position at the IIT Indore campus.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Post

Pay

Server Administrator 01 Up to ₹80,000 per month (exact amount based on qualifications and experience)

Essential Educational Qualifications

• B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience in server administration and its related areas; OR
• M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience in server administration and its related areas; OR
• MCA with 5 years of relevant experience in server administration and its related areas.
• Hands‑on experience in server administration, including server setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux servers in a production environment.
• Experience with user management, security settings, and system hardening.
• Proficiency in managing virtualized environments (VMware, XCP‑ng/XOA, KVM, Hyper‑V).
• Experience in taking backups and restorations and planning for disaster recovery.
• Good understanding of firewall, network protocols, and enterprise security best practices.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or equivalent certification in Linux system administration.
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or relevant Windows Server certification.
• Experience with the administration of HPC Servers, Familiarity with Data Centre Activities.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 40 years.
• Age, Education, Experience and other eligibility criteria can be relaxed if the candidate is found to be exceptionally good.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and technical skill test to assess their expertise in system administration.

Event

Date

Date of Advertisement October 9, 2026

Last Date of Advertisement / Application October 23, 2026

IIT Indore Server Administrator Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is the Server Administrator post at IIT Indore permanent or on contract?

The engagement is initially for 1 year, and it is extendable based on performance through an outsourcing agency.

Q2. Who is eligible for age or qualification relaxations?

Age, education, experience, and other eligibility criteria can be relaxed if the candidate is found to be exceptionally good.

Q3. How are candidates shortlisted for the selection process?

Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview and a technical skill test to assess their expertise in system administration.

Q4. Can candidates apply for remote or work-from-home opportunities?

No. Candidates seeking remote or work-from-home opportunities are requested not to apply, as this is a full-time, on-site position requiring work from the IIT Indore campus.