IIT Bhubaneswar Project Staff Recruitment 2026

IIT Bhubaneswar's Research and Entrepreneurship Park (REP) is hiring 6 Project Staff for the DAY-NRLM Incubator Programme in Odisha — 4 Business Manager and 2 Project Assistant posts. If you have a graduation degree, or a postgraduate degree for the Business Manager role, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 06 August 2026 by 5:00 PM. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated), plus TA/DA and a performance-linked incentive.

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar), through its Research and Entrepreneurship Park, has released a notification for 6 Project Staff posts under the DAY-NRLM Incubator Programme, run jointly with the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM). The recruitment covers 4 Business Manager and 2 Project Assistant positions to support growth-oriented micro enterprises across Odisha. These are purely contractual posts with an initial engagement of 12 months, extendable annually up to a total of 3 years based on your performance. Graduates and postgraduates with a background in business management, rural development, or general office administration can apply. The Research and Entrepreneurship Park works with the Odisha Livelihoods Mission to help self-help group (SHG) enterprises grow into stronger, better-run businesses, and if you are selected you will be part of this project team, working directly with rural entrepreneurs across Odisha on business planning, market access, and governance.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Business Manager: 4 posts
• Project Assistant: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

Eligibility for both posts follows the DAY-NRLM Guidelines for Supporting Growth-Oriented Micro Enterprises through Incubators. Read the criteria for your preferred post carefully before you apply.

For Business Manager (Rs. 50,000/month):

• Qualification: You need a Post-Graduate degree in Business Management, Development Studies, Rural Management, Accounts, or Economics, or a professional degree such as CA or ICWA.
• Experience: You must have at least 3 years of experience in enterprise promotion or management in a functional area like production, sales, or procurement.
• Preference will be given to candidates with sales experience and to those from premier institutions such as IRMA, IIMs, IITs, and NITs.
• You should be willing to travel extensively within Odisha to provide hands-on mentoring to around 60-75 enterprises.
• Candidates with a PhD in a relevant discipline are also encouraged to apply.

For Project Assistant (Rs. 25,000/month):

• Qualification: You need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Office, email, internet) is preferred.
• Prior experience in office administration or support functions will be an added advantage.

Salary

• Business Manager: You will get Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated), plus TA/DA on an actual basis for official and field travel.
• Project Assistant: You will get Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated), plus TA/DA on an actual basis.
• Both posts also come with a Performance-Linked Incentive of up to 40% of your Gross Annual Salary, based on your individual and project KPI achievement.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Your CV and documents will be checked against the eligibility criteria for the post you apply for.
2. Personal Interview / E-Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. If you are already in regular employment, you will need to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer at this stage.

Your final engagement is also subject to approval by the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) before formal onboarding.

A few more conditions to keep in mind before you apply:

• This engagement is purely contractual and co-terminus with the DAY-NRLM Incubator Programme — it does not create any right or claim to regular employment at IIT Bhubaneswar.
• Your age, qualification, and experience will be counted as on the last date of application submission.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
• The Competent Authority, IIT Bhubaneswar, can modify, withdraw, or cancel this advertisement at any time without giving a reason.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a detailed CV along with a cover letter.
2. Attach self-attested copies of your educational qualification certificates.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your experience certificates.
4. Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
5. Email your complete application to nrjena@iitbbs.ac.in and dsahoo@iitbbs.ac.in.
6. Use the subject line "Application for the post of Business Manager / Project Assistant – REP Incubator Programme".
7. Send your application on or before 06 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

For any queries about this recruitment, you can contact Dr. Nihar Ranjan Jena and Dr. Dukhabandhu Sahoo at the School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, IIT Bhubaneswar, Argul, Jatni, Odisha - 752051.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Released: July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 06 August 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Mentor and handhold growth-oriented SHG enterprises to help them hit business and governance KPI targets
• Support enterprises with growth plans, access to finance, market linkages, and certifications
• Travel across Odisha to provide hands-on guidance to 60-75 enterprises
• Coordinate with functional specialists and the Project Lead for technical support and reporting
• Handle day-to-day office administration and documentation for the project team
• Maintain project records, correspondence, and MIS data entry
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics for the project team