IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 Project Associate II for a sponsored research project in the Electrical Engineering department. If you have an M.Tech/M.S. degree, or a B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A. degree with 2 years of relevant experience, you can apply. Applications are accepted online and the last date to apply is 30 August 2026. The consolidated monthly pay for this position ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 90,000, depending on your qualification.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

IIT Gandhinagar's Research & Development Office has released Advertisement No. SPON/10455/Advt0290, dated 4 August 2026, inviting applications for 1 Project Associate II post under Principal Investigator Prof. Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra. The position is part of SAMARTH (Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub), a project focused on building India's capability in advanced semiconductor manufacturing research. This is a temporary, project-linked position for a duration of one year, which can be extended further based on your performance. If you want to build a career in semiconductor research and computational lithography, this is a good opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of India's premier technical institutes.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need an M.Tech./M.S. or an equivalent postgraduate degree in an appropriate engineering or science discipline.
• Alternate Route: A B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A. or equivalent degree is also accepted, provided you have at least 2 years of post-qualification work experience.
• Academic Marks: You should have a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in your qualifying degree onwards, and at least 55% in Class 10th and 12th.
• Relevant Background: Knowledge of computational lithography techniques such as Optical Proximity Correction (OPC), Inverse Lithography Technology (ILT), and Source Mask Optimization (SMO) will help your application, since the project involves semiconductor manufacturing research.
• Eligibility Norms: This recruitment follows IIT Gandhinagar Institute norms. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for the selection process — the Institute may apply a higher cut-off.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 90,000, based on your qualification and experience level.
• This is a fixed consolidated amount for a project position and is not linked to a formal 7th CPC pay scale or pay level.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
2. Register and fill in the online application form with your personal and academic details.
3. Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) covering your educational qualifications, research/industry projects, technical expertise, publications, and any awards or certifications.
4. Write a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of 1-2 pages explaining your motivation for this role, your relevant experience, and how this position fits your career goals.
5. Upload your CV and SOP, and submit the application before 30 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 4 August 2026
• Application Start Date: 4 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 August 2026

• Conduct research and development in computational lithography, including OPC, ILT, and SMO techniques
• Support semiconductor manufacturing research activities under the SAMARTH project
• Analyze and optimize lithography models and simulation data
• Document research findings and prepare technical reports
• Collaborate with the project team and research scholars on ongoing experiments
• Assist with training activities related to semiconductor manufacturing under the hub
• Maintain lab equipment and follow safety protocols during experiments