IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIT Gandhinagar has released a notification for Project Associate-II in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Candidates with M.Tech/M.E. in Electrical Engineering or B.Tech/B.E. with 2 years of experience can apply online. Last date to apply is 15 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month (consolidated).

IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an advertisement for Project Associate-II in the Power Systems and Smart Grid Lab under the Department of Electrical Engineering. The selected candidate will work on developing energy transition models for Gujarat, focusing on renewable energy strategies and energy storage technologies to improve grid performance and reliability. This is an interview-based selection with no written exam. Freshers with M.Tech or experienced B.Tech graduates in Electrical Engineering should apply.

Who Can Apply?

Option 1: M.Tech/M.E. Holders

• Qualification: M.Tech or M.E. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• No post-qualification experience required

Option 2: B.Tech/B.E. Holders

• Qualification: B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience

Academic Requirements (All Candidates)

• Graduation onwards: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade
• 10th and 12th: Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of power systems, electricity markets, smart grid, and renewable energy grid integration
• Familiarity with grid optimization, electricity regulation, and energy policy
• Software skills in power system simulation tools, GAMS, and Python programming are preferred

Salary

• Consolidated salary: Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month
• Actual salary will depend on your academic credentials and relevant skills
• This is a consolidated pay (no separate DA/HRA). The appointment is for one year, which may be extended based on project requirements.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

1. Shortlisting: Based on your qualifications, experience, and skills listed in the application form
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Date and time will be shared in advance.

There is no written exam for this post. Final selection is based entirely on interview performance.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Google Form application link provided in the notification.
2. Fill in all required details including personal information, academic qualifications, and work experience.
3. Upload necessary documents as required in the form.
4. Submit the form before 15 April 2026.
5. Take a screenshot of the confirmation page for your records.

There is no application fee mentioned in the notification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 25 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (only for shortlisted candidates)

• Develop energy transition models for Gujarat's power sector
• Analyze renewable energy strategies and energy storage technologies for grid integration
• Work on grid optimization and power system simulation using tools like GAMS and Python
• Assist in research on electricity markets, regulation, and energy policy
• Collaborate with domain experts at IIT Gandhinagar and industry professionals
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and project documentation
• Monitor grid performance data and assess reliability and resiliency improvements