IIT Guwahati Assistant Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

IIT Guwahati is hiring 1 Assistant Project Engineer for a research project on AI-based multilingual customer service automation in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication/Telecommunication Engineering with 60% marks, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 22 August 2026, and selection happens through an online interview on 25 August 2026. The consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 34,310 for this 89-day project appointment.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Assistant Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has invited applications for 1 Assistant Project Engineer post under the project "Personalized AI model for multilingual, context-aware customer service automation," run by the Dept. of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. The project is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Hanumant Singh Shekhawat. Selection is based purely on an online interview — there is no written exam for this post. This is a short-term contractual role (89 days), well suited to fresh engineering graduates looking to gain research experience at an IIT.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering
• Marks Required: 60% and above

Salary

• You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 28,500 per month plus 16% HRA (Rs. 1,250) and medical benefits, totaling Rs. 34,310 per month.
• No TA/DA will be paid for the test or interview.
• No campus accommodation is available for selected candidates.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on a single stage:

1. Online Interview: Scheduled for 25 August 2026 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Guwahati Research & Development recruitment portal at iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment.
2. Search for the project title "Personalized AI model for multilingual, context-aware customer service automation."
3. Fill in the online application form and follow the instructions on the portal.
4. Submit before 22 August 2026.

For technical help, contact 0361-258-2759 or email proman@iitg.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 August 2026
• Interview Date: 25 August 2026

• Support development and testing of the AI-based multilingual customer service model
• Assist the Principal Investigator with data collection and experiments
• Prepare technical documentation and project reports
• Coordinate with team members on project milestones
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware issues in the project setup
• Maintain project records and lab equipment