IIT Gandhinagar Trainee (NEEV) Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 Trainee for its NEEV project run by the Research & Development Office. If you have a Diploma (3 years) after 12th in a relevant discipline, you can apply online through the Institute's recruitment portal. The last date to apply is 19 August 2026. This is a 6-month contract role with a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 32,000.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) Trainee (NEEV) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Research & Development Office at IIT Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. OTH/13471/Advt0296 dated 12 August 2026 for one Trainee position under the NEEV IITGN OSAAT 2025-26 project, led by Project Investigator Ms. Soumya Harish. The project works with government schools in Gandhinagar district to support digital learning, so the Trainee will handle device management, monitoring, and coordination with school staff. No mandatory prior work experience is required — this is a good entry point for diploma holders who want hands-on project experience with a premier technical institute.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Diploma (3-year duration) after 12th in an appropriate discipline
• You need a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) from your Diploma onwards, and at least 55% marks in Class 10th and 12th
• Desirable: Proficiency in Gujarati, Hindi, and basic English
• Prior experience working with government schools on technical projects is an added advantage
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms, tablets, or similar devices is useful
• You should have good coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Basic troubleshooting skills for digital tools are expected
• You must be able to travel independently to schools in the rural areas of Gandhinagar district

Note: meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting. The Institute may apply a higher cutoff and reserves the right not to fill this position without assigning any reason.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 32,000 for this position.
• The appointment is for a fixed duration of 6 months.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
2. Find the Trainee (NEEV) position and register with your details.
3. Fill in the online application form with your qualification and experience details.
4. Upload your documents and photo as required.
5. Submit your application before 19 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 12 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 August 2026

• Support implementation, device management, and monitoring of the NEEV digital learning project
• Improve utilization of available project resources through operational knowledge
• Build rapport with school-level officials and ensure their cooperation
• Support training sessions for government school Headmasters, teachers, and students
• Report project progress and escalate issues to the Project Supervisor and Project Manager
• Maintain project documentation, plans, and reports as instructed
• Act as the point of contact between schools and the project management team
• Travel to rural schools in Gandhinagar district for on-site support and troubleshooting