Training & Placement Officer/Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIIT Tiruchirappalli – Rolling Advertisement

Training & Placement Officer/Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIIT Tiruchirappalli – Rolling Advertisement

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli (IIIT Tiruchirappalli), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited applications for the position of Training & Placement Officer/Assistant on a purely contractual basis.

The position involves industry relations, campus placements, internship coordination, recruiter communication, placement documentation and student career-readiness activities.

Position Overview

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should possess:

• Ph.D. / Master’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institute.

• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in:

  • Training & Placement

  • Human Resources

  • Closely related functions

The experience should preferably be from a recognized educational institution or reputed organization.

Required Skills

Candidates should have:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional email drafting ability.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Competence in digital record and database management.

• Ability to coordinate placement drives.

• Ability to manage recruiter hospitality.

• Experience in maintaining placement-related documentation.

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to perform responsibilities including:

• Regularly interact with:

  • Companies

  • Recruiters

  • Industry representatives

• Communicate through:

  • Official email

  • Telephone

  • Virtual meetings

  • In-person visits

• Invite organizations for:

  • Internship opportunities

  • Campus placement drives

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with recruiters.

Recruiter Communication & Coordination

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing recruiter communication and email tracking.

• Handling Job Descriptions and Job Notifications.

• Sending reminders and follow-up emails.

• Maintaining schedules and recruiter Point-of-Contact details.

• Tracking recruiter responses and pending actions.

• Maintaining proper communication history.

Placement Portal & Recruitment Management

Responsibilities will include maintaining and updating the institute's placement portal/recruitment system, including:

• Recruiter profiles

• Internship listings

• Job listings

• Eligibility criteria

• Application deadlines

• Student applications

• Shortlists

• Test schedules

• Interview schedules

• Offers

• Final results

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and timely updating of placement-related information.

Placement Drive Coordination

The selected candidate may coordinate:

• Pre-Placement Talks

• Online and offline tests

• Group discussions

• Interviews

• Company visits

• Venue arrangements

• Laboratory arrangements

• Interview panels

• Student communication

• Other placement-drive logistics

Placement Records & Reporting

The role will involve maintaining:

• Placement records

• Internship records

• Offer details

• Recruiter feedback

• Student feedback

• Placement statistics

• Supporting documents

The candidate may also be required to prepare:

• Periodic placement reports

• Dashboards

• Placement analytics

• Other data required for review by the Training & Placement Cell and institute authorities

Student Placement Readiness

The selected candidate will support students in improving their placement readiness through activities such as:

• Resume review

• Aptitude training coordination

• Soft-skills training

• Technical training coordination

• Mock interviews

• Identification of skill gaps

The candidate will also coordinate with internal faculty members wherever required.

Stakeholder Coordination

The position requires regular coordination and interaction with:

• Students

• Faculty members

• Department Placement Coordinators

• Alumni

• Recruiters

• Industry representatives

Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities will therefore be important for the role.

Salary / Compensation

The exact salary or consolidated remuneration is not specified in the provided portion of the recruitment advertisement.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIIT Tiruchirappalli notification for remuneration and contractual terms.

Appointment Type

• Purely Contractual

• The appointment will be governed by the terms and conditions prescribed by IIIT Tiruchirappalli.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should follow the application procedure prescribed by IIIT Tiruchirappalli in the complete rolling advertisement.

Applicants should keep relevant documents ready, including:

• Updated CV / Resume

• Educational qualification certificates

• Experience certificates

• Proof of relevant Training & Placement / HR experience

• Other documents prescribed by the institute

Candidates should carefully review the complete official advertisement before submitting their application.

Important Dates

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is particularly suitable for candidates with experience or expertise in:

• Training & Placement

• Campus Recruitment

• Human Resources

• Corporate Relations

• Industry Relations

• Career Services

• Student Placement Coordination

• Recruiter Management

• Internship Coordination

• Placement Data & Documentation

Candidates with a Master’s degree or Ph.D., at least 60% marks/equivalent CGPA, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience may consider applying.

About IIIT Tiruchirappalli

Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli (IIIT Tiruchirappalli) is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Address: Sethurappatti, Trichy–Madurai Highway, Tiruchirappalli – 620012, Tamil Nadu
Official Website: www.iiitt.ac.in
Official Email: office@iiitt.ac.in

Important Note

This is a Rolling Advertisement for a purely contractual position. Candidates should refer to the complete official advertisement bearing Advt. No. IIITT/Estt Cell/2026/09-01 for the application method, remuneration, contract duration, selection procedure and any additional eligibility conditions before applying.

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