IIT Gandhinagar Trainee Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 3 Trainees at the Institute Works Department (IWD) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Horticulture areas. If you have a 3-year Diploma or 4-year Degree in engineering (or B.Sc in Agriculture/Forestry for Horticulture), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 31 May 2026 by 18:00 hours. The role is for one year on a contract basis with a monthly salary of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 25,000.

IIT Gandhinagar Trainee Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has released a notification for 3 Trainee positions at its Institute Works Department (IWD). The positions are temporary engagements for one year and offer hands-on exposure to campus civil, electrical, mechanical, and horticulture operations. Selection is interview-based — there is no written exam. Fresh Diploma/Degree holders who completed their course in 2026 can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Trainee - Civil: Day-to-day monitoring of civil maintenance, drawing management, AutoCAD drafting, and estimates
• Trainee - Electrical/Mechanical: Day-to-day monitoring of E&M installations, air conditioning, substation, and electrical work
• Trainee - Horticulture: Day-to-day monitoring of hedges, ground cover, trees, and lawns

Total: 3 positions across the four areas. Bachelor accommodation may be provided against payment as per institute norms, subject to availability.

Who Can Apply?

Trainee - Civil

• Qualification: 3-year Diploma or 4-year Degree in Civil Engineering
• Desirable Skills: Project management, AutoCAD drafting, Microsoft Project, MS Office
• Languages: Hindi and English

Trainee - Electrical/Mechanical

• Qualification: 3-year Diploma or 4-year Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Desirable Skills: Project management, knowledge of internal electrical and air conditioning work, AutoCAD, MS Office
• Languages: Hindi and English

Trainee - Horticulture

• Qualification: B.Sc. in Agriculture or Forestry (or related qualification)
• Desirable Skills: Basic knowledge of horticulture, plants, hedges, trees, and MS Office
• Languages: Hindi and English

Important: You must have successfully completed your Diploma/Degree in the year 2026.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 25 years as on 01 May 2026
• No minimum age specified in the notification

Salary

• Monthly consolidated remuneration: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month
• The exact amount within this range is fixed based on educational qualifications
• No other allowances are admissible. Bachelor accommodation may be provided on payment basis as per institute norms (subject to availability)

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on a single stage:

1. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the date and time of the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending in-person interviews.

The Institute reserves the right not to fill any of these positions and may waive or relax conditions at its discretion.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IIT Gandhinagar careers page at iitgn.ac.in/careers/contract-positions
2. Open the Google Form linked in the advertisement
3. Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details
4. Upload supporting documents and submit the form
5. Submit before 31 May 2026, 18:00 hours

Important Dates

• Application Start: 1 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 May 2026 (by 18:00 hours)
• Interview Date: To be announced (only shortlisted candidates will be informed)
• Engagement Duration: One year from joining date

• Assist in day-to-day monitoring and reporting of campus maintenance work
• Prepare technical reports, estimates, and supervisory documents
• Handle drawing management and AutoCAD drafting tasks (for Civil/Electrical/Mechanical roles)
• Support operation and maintenance of E&M installations, AC systems, and substations (for Electrical/Mechanical role)
• Monitor horticulture activities including hedges, ground cover, trees, and lawns (for Horticulture role)
• Work for six days a week (Monday to Saturday), including evenings and holidays when required
• Attend additional duties assigned by the reporting officer from time to time