IIT Jammu Project Assistant Green Gold Recruitment 2026

IIT Jammu Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) is hiring a Project Assistant for Mission Green Gold in the Department of Civil Engineering. Supported by the Jammu and Kashmir Science, Technology and Innovation Council (JKSTIC), the project aims to turn sewage sludge into Class A biosolids for agricultural use. Its wider goals link fertiliser independence in Jammu and Kashmir with sustainable farming and green entrepreneurship. Your engagement will support this environmental engineering and science research project at IIT Jammu.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial tenure: The appointment is for 8 months at the outset. An extension depends on your performance, so the initial offer should guide your plans for the engagement.
• Project-linked end date: The position ends with the project. Any continuation remains tied to the project's duration as well as your performance.
• Accuracy of your information: You are responsible for the information and photographs supplied with your application. Check that your claims accurately reflect your academic and laboratory background.
• Communication: Give an email address and phone number that you actively use. The institute will send interview arrangements to shortlisted applicants by email, including the date and time.
• Attendance arrangements: The notice allows an online or offline interview. Follow the arrangement sent to you, since the advertisement does not fix a single format for everyone.
• Travel costs: If you attend in person, you must meet your own travel expenses. The institute does not reimburse travel or daily allowance for an offline interview or for joining after an offer.

Application Submission Notes

The notice directs you to the Project Staff tab of IIT Jammu's application portal for this recruitment. For correspondence, it names Dr. Pratik Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Jammu, P.O. Nagrota, Jagti, Jammu, at pratik.kumar@iitjammu.ac.in. This is the contact supplied for correspondence; your application goes through the portal specified in the notice.

• Support laboratory work on sewage sludge management for Mission Green Gold.
• Assist with experiments related to converting sewage sludge into Class A biosolids.
• Prepare and handle research samples using the laboratory's procedures.
• Record experimental observations and keep clear laboratory notes.
• Help organise research data for the Civil Engineering project team.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures when working with sludge and related materials.