Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi has released the official advertisement No. 03/2026-2027 dated 26 October 2026 for 11 non-teaching posts at its Computer Center. Eligible candidates can apply online from 26 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) through the BHU Recruitment and Assessment Cell portal.
The posts include System Engineer, Maintenance Engineer (Junior), Computer Operator Grade-I, AC Operator, Laboratory Attendant and Workshop Attendant, across Group A and Group C cadres. Candidates must also send the downloaded application form along with enclosures by 30 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
This article covers the complete details of the BHU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary and the application procedure — all taken from the official notification.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi |
| Department | Computer Center |
| Recruitment Name | BHU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 03/2026-2027 |
| Notification Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Application Mode | Online, followed by hard copy submission |
| Job Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://www.bhu.ac.in/rac |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 26 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 26 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Send Hard Copy of Application with Enclosures | 30 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details
BHU has announced 11 vacancies across six posts at the Computer Center.
| Post Name | Post Code | Group | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Engineer | CC001 | A | 1 |
| Maintenance Engineer (Junior) | CC002 | A | 1 |
| Computer Operator Grade-I | CC003 | C | 3 |
| AC Operator | CC004 | C | 3 |
| Laboratory Attendant | CC005 | C | 1 |
| Workshop Attendant | CC006 | C | 2 |
| Total | 11 |
Note: The System Engineer and Junior Maintenance Engineer / Networking Engineer posts advertised earlier under Advertisement No. 20/2023-2024, and the Laboratory Attendant, Workshop Attendant, AC Operator and Computer Operator Grade-I posts advertised under Advertisement No. 06/2018-2019, have been cancelled or withdrawn by BHU.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| System Engineer | M.Tech. / M.E. / M.S. (Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics and Communication) with at least 55% marks and minimum 5 years of relevant work experience; OR B.E. / B.Tech. (CS / IT / ECE) or MCA or M.Sc. Computer Science (with B.Sc. Computer Science) with at least 55% marks and minimum 7 years of relevant work experience; OR M.Sc. (CS / IT) with B.Sc. in any Science subject with at least 55% marks and minimum 8 years of relevant work experience. Experience should be in areas such as server configuration, storage systems, backup systems, Linux / Unix, software engineering, design and validation, databases and computer networks. |
| Maintenance Engineer (Junior) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering with at least 55% marks; OR five years of experience at the appropriate level in PSUs, private organisations or university-level computer network administration and computer hardware, including massive UPS systems, centralised air-conditioning plants and maintenance of a campus-wide large computer network, preferably with fibre optic backbone links. |
| Computer Operator Grade-I | B.Sc. in Computer Science with at least 55% marks; OR BCA with at least 55% marks; OR B.Sc. with at least 55% marks with PGDCA from a recognised institution. |
| AC Operator | ITI (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) from NCVT / SCVT accredited ITIs, with 2 years of experience in operation and maintenance of air-conditioning plants, including VRV systems of capacity over 500 TR, in a University, research establishment, Central or State Government, PSU or other autonomous body. |
| Laboratory Attendant | Intermediate with Science, with a certificate course in computer hardware of minimum six months duration from a recognised institution. |
| Workshop Attendant | High School from a recognised examining body, with ITI in Electrician / Plumber / Fitter / Welder / Wireman trade from NCVT / SCVT accredited ITIs and one year of experience in the concerned trade. |
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| System Engineer | 50 years |
| Maintenance Engineer (Junior) | 40 years |
| Computer Operator Grade-I, AC Operator, Laboratory Attendant, Workshop Attendant | 32 years |
The age limit is as on 25 November 2026. Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules and the conditions stated in the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Group A Posts Fee | Group C Posts Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | Nil | Nil |
The application fee must be paid online. SC, ST, PH (Divyang) and female candidates are exempted from the fee.
Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| System Engineer | Level 12 | Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200 |
| Group C Posts (Computer Operator Grade-I, AC Operator, Laboratory Attendant, Workshop Attendant) | Levels 10, 5, 3 and 1 | As per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (post-wise pay as per the official notification) |
The pay scales are as per University norms and Government of India guidelines. Candidates should check the post-wise pay level in the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process for each post will be conducted as prescribed in the official advertisement — through a written test, skill test and/or interview as applicable to the post. Candidates must read the complete official notification for the post-wise selection procedure, syllabus and exam pattern before applying.
How to Apply
- Visit the BHU Recruitment and Assessment Cell portal at https://www.bhu.ac.in/rac.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number, and log in using the registration ID and password.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload scanned documents, photograph and signature, and pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Submit the form before 25 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) and download and print the confirmation page.
- Send the downloaded application form along with the enclosures to the Office of the Registrar, Recruitment and Assessment Cell, Holkar House, BHU, Varanasi — 221005 (U.P.) so that it reaches by 30 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website — BHU Recruitment and Assessment Cell | https://www.bhu.ac.in/rac |
| Apply Online (BHU Recruitment Portal) | https://bhunt.samarth.edu.in/ |
| BHU Official Website | https://www.bhu.ac.in/ |
| Official Notification — Advt. No. 03/2026-2027 | Available on the official website bhu.ac.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the BHU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026? A total of 11 vacancies at the BHU Computer Center — System Engineer (1), Maintenance Engineer (Junior) (1), Computer Operator Grade-I (3), AC Operator (3), Laboratory Attendant (1) and Workshop Attendant (2).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the BHU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application is 25 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The hard copy of the downloaded application form with enclosures must reach BHU by 30 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? It varies by post — from M.Tech. / B.E. / B.Tech. / MCA / M.Sc. for System Engineer, to B.E. / B.Tech. for Maintenance Engineer (Junior), B.Sc. Computer Science / BCA / PGDCA for Computer Operator Grade-I, ITI (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) for AC Operator, Intermediate with Science for Laboratory Attendant, and High School with ITI for Workshop Attendant.
Q4. What is the age limit for the BHU Non Teaching posts? The maximum age is 50 years for System Engineer, 40 years for Maintenance Engineer (Junior) and 32 years for all Group C posts, as on 25 November 2026.
Q5. What is the application fee? Rs. 1,000 for Group A posts and Rs. 500 for Group C posts for General / EWS / OBC candidates. SC, ST, PH and female candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q6. What is the salary of BHU Non Teaching posts? System Engineer is in Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800–Rs. 2,09,200). Group C posts are in Levels 10, 5, 3 and 1 of the Pay Matrix, as per the official notification.
Q7. How do candidates apply for the BHU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026? Candidates must apply online through the BHU Recruitment and Assessment Cell portal at bhu.ac.in/rac by 25 November 2026, and then send the downloaded application form with enclosures to the Registrar, BHU, by 30 November 2026.