Resident Hostel Warden

"Ref: IIMB/HR/RECT/2026/52 Date: September 8th, 2026
Post/JobTitle
ResidentHostel Warden
JobPurpose
To manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Hostel, ensuring a safe, disciplined,hygienic,andsupportive residentialenvironmentthatpromotes students’well-beingandacademic
focus.
JobType
Contractual–non-teaching
JobLocation
IIM Bangalore-Dorabji Tata School of Undegraduate Studies. Location – Jigani, Bangalore
Principal Accountabilities&Responsibilities
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Ensurethe safety,security,discipline,andoverallwelfareofhostelresidentsroundtheclock.
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Enforcehostel rules,regulations,in-time/out-timenorms,andinstitutionalcodeofconduct.
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Maintaindisciplinethroughcounselling,warnings,andreportingserious matterstomanagement.
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Monitorstudent attendance,movement,andvisitoraccess;maintainentry/exitregisters.
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Verifyidentityandregulateaccess ofvisitors,vendors,andservicepersonnel.
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AllocateHostelrooms andmanageadmissions,transfers,andvacatingprocedures.
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Maintain accurate Hostel records including admissions, room allotment, inventory, complaints, and incident registers.
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Addressstudentgrievancespromptlyandmaintainconfidentialitywhererequired.
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Handlemedicalemergencies,accidents,andcrisissituationseffectively.
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Coordinatewith medicalservicesandaccompanystudentswhennecessary.
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Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student welfare, emergencies, or disciplinary matters when required.
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Ensureadherencetoinstitutionalpolicies,statutoryregulations,andsafetyguidelines
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Shouldworkingdayandnight shift.
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Coordinate with Security, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Medical Support Services, and other Institute departments to ensure smooth functioning of the hostel.
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Conduct periodic inspections of hostel premises and report maintenance, safety, hygiene, and operational issues.
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Maintain readiness to respond to student emergencies and critical incidents occurring within the hostel premises.
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Act as the primary residential authority responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and conducive living environment for students.
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Anyotherwork assignedbythe Institute
Key Skill and Ability Requirements
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Stronginterpersonalskills.
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Abilitytohandle studentswithpatienceandempathy.
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Goodcommunicationand conflict-resolutionskills.
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Basicadministrativeandrecord-keepingabilities.
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Flexibleworkinghours, includingevenings,weekends,andholidays.
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Willingness to reside on campus and provide emergency support beyond normal working hours whenever required.
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Ability to manage hostel operations independently in a residential environment.
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Working Schedule
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This is a residential position requiring the incumbent to reside within the Institute campus.
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The role operates on a six-day working week schedule with one designated weekly off day as determined by the Institute.
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Due to the residential nature of the position, the incumbent may be required to attend to emergencies, student welfare issues, disciplinary matters, and safety-related incidents outside normal working hours.
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Working Conditions
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This is a residential position requiring the incumbent to reside within accommodation provided by the Institute on campus.
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The position follows a six-day working week with one weekly off day. However, owing to the nature of the role and responsibility for student welfare and hostel administration, the incumbent shall remain reachable and available for emergency response, crisis management, student support, and safety-related matters outside normal duty hours.
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The Resident Hostel Warden will serve as the primary contact person for hostel residents and shall ensure timely intervention and coordination during emergencies occurring within the hostel premises.
Qualificationand Personal Profile
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Candidatesshould beaGraduatefromareputedUniversity/Institute.
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Preferably3yearsofpriorexperienceinHosteladministration,residentialsupervision,or student welfare is required.
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ShouldbefluentinEnglish;having knowledgeinHindi, Kannada,andanyotherlanguagewillbe addedan advantage.
Residential Requirement:
The selected candidate will be provided accommodation within the Institute campus (Rent-free accommodation within the hostel premises) and shall be required to reside in the assigned accommodation throughout the tenure of employment. The incumbent occupying Institute accommodation shall not be eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA). The incumbent will also be eligible to avail meals in the Institute cafeteria/mess at subsidised rates as per Institute policy.
As the Resident Hostel Warden, the incumbent shall serve as the primary point of contact for hostel-related emergencies and student welfare matters outside regular working hours. While continuous active duty is not expected, the incumbent must remain reachable and available to respond to emergencies, safety concerns, disciplinary incidents, or other urgent hostel matters at any time.
Compensation
The selected candidate will be appointed on a contract basis with a consolidatedmonthly salary (CTC). The contract is renewable based on satisfactory performance. Whilethefinalcompensationwillbedeterminedbythecandidate’sprofile,the indicativeremunerationis₹6.40Lakhsperannum,plus campus accommodation plus additionalbenefits.
Interestedcandidatesmayfilltheapplicationusingthelink:here
Theclosingdateforapplicationsis 20th September2026.Onlyshortlistedcandidateswillbeintimated.Itismandatoryto fill in all fields and the following documents are required to be uploaded while submitting the application.
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10th&12thMarksheets.
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Diploma/Graduation–AllsemesterwiseMarksheets& Final Degree/GraduationCertificate.
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Post-Graduation(ifapplicable)–AllsemesterwiseMarksheets&FinalPost–GraduationCertificate.
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Allexperienceletters.
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Recent3months’payslipsor3months’incomeproof.
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Ifyouhave undergoneanytraining,kindlyattachthe trainingcertificates.
Applicationswithoutthesedocumentswillbe treatedasincompleteandwillnotbeconsidered.
Addendum: The closing date of application has been extended till 27th September 2026.