JU Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post, Apply Offline

Jadavpur University (JU) Finance Officer Recruitment 2026 is out for 1 post at Pay Level 14; apply offline by 25 Nov 2026. Jadavpur University, Kolkata has invited applications from Indian Nationals for one unreserved (UR) Finance Officer post under Advt. No. A2/C/4/2026 dated 03.11.2026. The application form is downloaded from the university website and submitted as hard copies by post or in person.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit

Vacancy Details

Eligibility / Qualification

Uniformly good academic record with a Master's Degree in Commerce/Finance with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade in the point scale wherever a grading system is followed. Professional qualification: Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant or equivalent professional qualification, OR Master's Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance. Experience: 15 years of working experience in management of finance in a Government / University or Institute of Higher Learning / Commercial Establishment.

Mode Of Selection

• Essential qualifications are the minimum, and mere possession of them does not entitle an applicant to be called for interview.
• If many applications are received, the Screening Committee may restrict the number of candidates called for interview on the basis of qualifications, experience and other credentials, or by any other suitable method it decides.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview at the postal and e-mail address registered during application.
• Shortlisted candidates must be present physically before the Selection Committee on the day of the interview, with no exception.
• Photocopies of all testimonials and certificates must be submitted at the interview (if called), and the originals will be required for verification.

About the University

Jadavpur University is located at Kolkata - 700 032. This notice is issued by its Registrar (Actg.) and continues the earlier Employment Notification No. A2/C/02/2025 dated 12.11.2025.

Experience Required

15 (Fifteen) years of working experience in management of finance in a Government / University or Institute of Higher Learning / Commercial Establishment.

How to Apply

1. Download the blank application form in pdf format from the JU website, www.jadavpuruniversity.in, and fill it in.
2. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 as indicated on the JU website. From within India, the options are net banking, debit / credit / Rupay card, or a challan for cash payment at SBI branches. Use any one of them.
3. Keep the printout of the payment receipt or challan. The payment link closes at 4.00 p.m. on 25.11.2026.
4. Prepare seven hard copies of the complete application form (the notice also says one original and seven photocopies), with all enclosures including attested or self-attested photocopies of all certificates and testimonials (in a single copy).
5. Write the name of the post applied for and the Advertisement Number on the envelope.
6. Send the application by post under Certificate of Posting, preferably by Registered Post, to: Vice-Chancellor, Jadavpur University, Aurobindo Bhavan, 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata - 700 032.
7. Alternatively, hand it in at the Information Office on any working day between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

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Important Points to Know Before Applying for Finance Officer

• The post is open to Indian Nationals only and is shown as unreserved (UR).
• Of the 15 years of experience, 5 years must be in a higher administrative post involving supervision, control, planning and administration.
• Equivalence of parameters and of concerned, relevant or allied subjects may be decided by the screening committee of the University.
• Candidates already in service should apply through proper channel.
• Those who wish to apply for more than one post must apply separately and pay fees accordingly.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without any intimation.
• The University reserves the right to keep all or some of the vacancy if circumstances so warrant.
• The selection for the advertised post need not necessarily be confined to those who formally apply.
• The University will not be liable for any postal delay or glitches in e-mail communication.
• The notice does not give an interview date; updates will appear on the JU website.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Finance Officer posts has Jadavpur University announced?

The notice announces one Finance Officer post, shown as unreserved (UR).

What is the last date to apply for JU Finance Officer?

The deadline for submitting the application is 25.11.2026, and the payment link closes at 4.00 p.m.

What is the qualification for JU Finance Officer?

A Master's Degree in Commerce/Finance with minimum 55% marks, and a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant or equivalent professional qualification, or a Master's Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance. 15 years of finance management experience is also required.

What is the age limit for JU Finance Officer?

The age must be not less than 40 years. It is relaxable in case of exceptionally qualified candidates. Age is counted up to the last date of submission of application.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 500, or US $ 50.00 or its rupee equivalent for Indian citizens staying outside India. Payment options within India are net banking, debit / credit / Rupay card, or a challan at SBI branches.

Do candidates who applied in 2025 have to apply again?

No. Those who applied for Finance Officer under Advt. No. A2/C/2/2025 dt. 12.11.2025 need not apply again. They may send updated information to the Vice-Chancellor by e-mail or by hard copy within the stipulated timeline.