RGIPT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Registrar & Finance Officer Posts

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) has notified 2 vacancies for Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate-I and Finance Officer – Audit, Taxation & Financial Compliance posts. Candidates applying for these positions must meet the post-wise qualification requirements, which include a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks with relevant experience or a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with a valid ICAI membership and minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience. The notified pay for both posts is L-14, with a one-year probation period applicable for direct recruitment. Eligible applicants can apply online from 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The selection process consists of a presentation followed by an interview.

RGIPT Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Registrar – Essential Qualification & Experience

• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale.
• At least 15 years of experience as an Assistant Professor in Academic Pay Level-11 and above OR 8 years of service in Academic Pay Level-12 and above (including Associate Professor) with educational administration experience; OR comparable experience in a research/higher education institution; OR 15 years of administrative experience, of which 8 years must be as Deputy Registrar or equivalent.

Registrar – Desirable Qualification

• Qualification in Management or Law.
• Experience in computerized administration, legal, financial, or establishment matters.

Finance Officer – Audit, Taxation & Financial Compliance – Essential Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• Valid ICAI membership with a minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience (relaxation possible for exceptional candidates).
• Experience in finance, accounts, audit, taxation, or financial compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST laws, TDS/TCS provisions, statutory/internal audit, government accounting, financial statements, budget preparation, procurement rules, PFMS, and project accounting.

Age Limit

• Upper Age Limit: 57 years for both Registrar and Finance Officer posts as of the last date of application submission.

Pay and Terms

The posts carry Government of India Pay Scales at Pay Level L-14 along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Conveyance Allowance as per rules. Positions are covered under the National Pension System (NPS) and eligible for Medical, LTC, and Children Education Allowance as per Institute norms. Candidates selected via direct recruitment are placed on a probation period of one year from the date of joining.

The Role

Registrar Job Responsibilities

• Custodian of records, common seal, and funds of the Institute.
• Secretary (Non-member) to the Board of Governors, Senate, Finance Committee, and Building & Works Committee.
• Supervision, recruitment, assessment, mentoring, and welfare of employees.
• Oversee statutory reporting, liaison with ministries, administration, official correspondence, purchases, accounts, establishment, and legal matters.

Finance Officer Job Responsibilities

• Statutory and internal audit coordination and audit observation closure.
• Tax compliance including GST, TDS, and Income Tax returns.
• Preparation and review of annual accounts, balance sheets, and financial statements.
• Annual budget monitoring, expenditure analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Financial management of MoPNG/GoI, CSR, sponsored research, and consultancy funds.

How to Apply for RGIPT Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website at www.rgipt.ac.in and navigate to the recruitment page under the Non-teaching Staff link.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link for regular positions.
3. Keep personal, qualification, experience details, and a soft copy of your passport-size photograph ready.
4. Complete the online application form and pay the application fee of Rs. 1000.00 (General & OBC) or Rs. 500.00 (SC/ST/Female & Divyang) via net banking, debit, or credit card.
5. Applicants serving in Government, Semi-Government, Central or State Autonomous Bodies must submit an NOC from their employer.
6. Submit the online application on or before 31.10.2026.

Selection Process

Candidates will be assessed through a Presentation (50 marks, 10 minutes limit) followed by a Personal Interview (50 marks) conducted at RGIPT Jais Campus, Uttar Pradesh. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test or interview.

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