IIT Gandhinagar Program Associate II Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is hiring 1 Program Associate II in its Research & Development Office. If you have an M.Tech/M.S./M.Phil, or a B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc/MCA with 2 years of software experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 July 2026. The pay is a consolidated Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month and the age limit is 35 years.

IIT Gandhinagar Program Associate II Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released Advertisement No. OTH/12389/Advt0252 for 1 Program Associate II post under the Centre for Research Commercialization at its R&D Office. This is a temporary, project-based role for 1 year under Principal Investigator Prof. Amit Prashant. If you are a software developer who enjoys building real products with modern web and cloud tools, this position is a strong fit for you.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply if you meet any one of these three qualification paths:

• Path 1: M.Tech / M.S. / M.Phil or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Path 2: B.Tech / B.E. / M.Sc / MCA or equivalent with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience as a software developer/engineer.
• Path 3: BCA / B.Sc or equivalent with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience as a software developer/engineer.
• Marks: You need a minimum of 60% (or equivalent grade) from graduation onwards, and 55% in Class 10 and Class 12.

Preferred skills that give you an edge: full stack development, system and software configuration, a certification in software engineering, deploying solutions on the cloud, and building AI models for system development.

Technical Skills Expected

• Strong hands-on Python and Django development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/RDBMS and MongoDB/NoSQL databases.
• Comfortable with AWS or Azure cloud and API development.
• Version control with GIT, plus ETL processes and data pipeline building.

Age Limit

• You should be a maximum of 35 years old as on the last date of application (18 July 2026).

Salary

• You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month.
• The exact amount within this range depends on your qualification and experience.
• This is a fixed consolidated project pay, so it does not include separate DA or HRA.

Selection Process

Selection is based on your qualifications, experience, and how you perform in a personal interview:

1. Shortlisting: Applications are screened against the essential qualification and experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview, which may include a technical discussion.
3. Document Verification: Your original certificates are checked before the final offer.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for Program Associate II.
3. Upload your resume, degree certificates, and experience proof.
4. Submit the form before the last date.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 3 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 July 2026

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions for the project.
• Take part in code reviews, security testing, and issue resolution.
• Prepare and maintain clear project documentation.
• Carry out data analysis and build ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Ensure regular backups and business continuity of systems.
• Monitor the performance of production and development systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.