YuvaResult.in is an independent educational news and career information resource. This recruitment guide is compiled directly from Advertisement No. 03/2026-2027 issued by the Recruitment & Assessment Cell (RAC), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Aspirants are advised to inspect the official recruitment portals (bhu.ac.in and bhunt.samarth.edu.in) before submitting applications.
Role & Technical Mission of the BHU Computer Centre
The Computer Centre at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) functions as the central technological backbone for one of India's premier Central Universities and Institutions of National Importance. Established to facilitate state-of-the-art computational infrastructure, the Centre manages the university-wide optical fibre gigabit campus network, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, institutional cloud services, and centralized enterprise resource planning (ERP) portals connecting dozens of faculties, institutes, and residential hostels across the sprawling Varanasi campus.
The personnel appointed under Advt. No. 03/2026-2027 will maintain round-the-clock computational facilities:
- System Engineers & Network Administrators: Managing server clusters, cybersecurity protocols, virtualized data centre operations, and university-wide network routing.
- Maintenance Engineers & Technical Support: Monitoring hardware infrastructure, active/passive networking components, and system diagnostics across faculty computer laboratories.
- Specialized Technical Operators: Maintaining dedicated precision HVAC cooling environments (AC Operators) essential for supercomputing rooms, supervising user terminals (Computer Operators), and providing laboratory hardware upkeep (Attendants).
In-Depth Technical Qualification & Experience Guidelines
Candidates must fulfill the statutory eligibility benchmarks stipulated in the recruitment notification on or before the online application deadline of 25 November 2026:
System Engineer (Group 'A', Pay Level 12)
Requires an M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science/IT/ECE with minimum 55% marks and at least 5 years of relevant technical experience in system administration, database management, or network operations. Alternatively, applicants with a B.E./B.Tech. (CS/IT/ECE), MCA, or M.Sc. (Computer Science) with 55% marks must have at least 7 years of relevant industry/university experience.
Maintenance Engineer (Junior) (Pay Level 10)
Requires a first-class or 55% B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or Computer Science & Engineering. Candidates must possess demonstrated competence in maintaining active network equipment, servers, and power conditioning systems.
Computer Operator Grade-I (Group 'C', Pay Level 5)
Requires a B.Sc. in Computer Science or BCA degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized university. Candidates possessing a regular Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks combined with a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution are also eligible.
Technical Attendant & Operator Roles (Pay Levels 1 to 3)
AC Operator (Level 3): Matriculation pass + ITI in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning with 2 years of hands-on experience operating industrial chillers or precision AC units.
Laboratory Attendant (Level 1): Intermediate (10+2) in Science stream + 6-month Computer Hardware/Application certificate.
Workshop Attendant (Level 1): High School (10th) + ITI in Electrician, Fitter, Plumber, Welder, or Wireman trade + 1 year trade experience.
Mandatory Two-Step Application Procedure: Online + Physical Dossier
⚠️ Critical Candidate Advisory: Submission of Hard Copy is Compulsory
Unlike purely online recruitments, BHU requires candidates to complete BOTH stages. Submitting the online form without sending the physical hard copy will result in summary rejection of candidature:
- Step 1 (Online): Register and complete form submission on the Samarth portal (bhunt.samarth.edu.in) and pay the applicable fee by 25 November 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Step 2 (Hard Copy): Download and print the submitted application form, attach self-attested photocopies of all educational, experience, and caste certificates, and ensure the physical packet reaches the Recruitment & Assessment Cell at BHU by 30 November 2026 (05:00 PM).
Reservation Standards & Central Certificate Formats
Because Banaras Hindu University is a Central University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the following statutory reservation conditions apply:
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Guidelines
Certificates must be issued in the prescribed Government of India format for appointment to posts under the Central Government, clearly certifying that the candidate does not belong to the Creamy Layer. The certificate must be valid for the current financial year.
SC / ST & EWS Reservation Standards
SC and ST candidates must furnish valid caste certificates issued by authorized revenue authorities (Tehsildar/SDM). EWS applicants must submit an Income and Asset Certificate based on gross annual family income from all sources for the preceding financial year.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Employed Candidates
Applicants currently serving in Central/State Government departments, autonomous bodies, public sector undertakings, or central universities must submit an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance from their present employer along with the hard copy.
Postal Dispatch Instructions & RAC Communication Address
The complete hard-copy packet must be sent via Speed Post, Registered Post, or submitted by hand during office hours to the following designated postal address:
Designated Postal Address for Application Submission:
(Recruitment and Assessment Cell),
Holkar House, Banaras Hindu University (BHU),
Varanasi – 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
Note: The envelope must be super-scribed clearly with: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______________ (POST CODE: ________), ADVT. NO. 03/2026-2027 (COMPUTER CENTER)".