IIT Gandhinagar AI Manager Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 AI Manager for its AI Centre of Excellence (AICOE) project "VidyutAI" in the Electrical Engineering department. If you are a graduate in Science or Engineering with experience handling AI projects, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 5 August 2026. This is a 1-year contractual position with a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 1,00,000.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) AI Manager Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

IIT Gandhinagar's Research & Development Office has released Advertisement No. SPON/70145/Advt0285 dated 28 July 2026 for 1 AI Manager position under Prof. Pallavi Bharadwaj in the Electrical Engineering department. The role supports the "AI Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cities: VidyutAI" project. The position carries a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 1,00,000 — a strong package for a 1-year contractual role that is extendable based on your performance. Candidates with prior experience managing AI projects, whether from industry or academia, are especially encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Graduation in Science or Engineering from a recognized university, or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience in AI project handling, laboratory equipment procurement and management, web portal maintenance, and human resources hiring and management is preferred.
• Desirable: Experience in Power Engineering and Machine Learning is preferred.

Age Limit

• You should be under 35 years old as on the last date of submitting your application (5 August 2026).

Salary

• You will get a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 1,00,000 per month for this 1-year appointment, which is extendable based on satisfactory performance.

Selection Process

1. Application Screening: Your application will be screened against the eligibility criteria. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting — a higher cut-off may be applied.
2. Shortlisting and Selection Test/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage at the discretion of the selection committee, which reserves the right not to fill the position.

How to Apply

1. Go to the application portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for the AI Manager position.
3. Upload your resume and supporting documents.
4. Submit your application before 5 August 2026.

For queries about this position, you can contact Prof. Pallavi Bharadwaj at pallavib@iitgn.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 5 August 2026

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the AICOE VidyutAI project
• Manage the human and material resources required for the project
• Coordinate with the industry partner and track project timelines and milestones
• Handle procurement and management of laboratory equipment
• Maintain and update the project's web portal
• Assist in hiring and managing project human resources
• Prepare documentation in line with institute and funding agency requirements