IIT Guwahati Project Officer Recruitment 2026

IIT Guwahati is hiring 1 Project Officer for the Pandit Hemchandra Mission project at its Center for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS). If you have a Ph.D in Engineering, you can apply online before 19 April 2026. The interview is scheduled for 22 April 2026 at the CIKS office, IIT Guwahati. Salary is Rs. 55,000 per month plus 16% HRA.

IIT Guwahati Project Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has invited applications for the post of Project Officer in a project titled Pandit Hemchandra Mission for Popularization of Science and Assamese Culture. The position is based at the Center for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) on the IIT Guwahati campus. This is an 11-month contract position under the Research and Development Section. Those with fluency in Assamese, Hindi, and English and experience in STEM education will have an added advantage.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: You must have a Ph.D in Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
• Desirable: Fluency in Assamese, Hindi, and English is preferred. Experience in STEM education will be an added advantage.

Salary

• Fixed pay of Rs. 55,000 per month
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 16% of Basic Pay (Rs. 8,800 per month)
• Total monthly compensation: approximately Rs. 63,800 per month
• Note: No medical facility is provided for this post

Selection Process

Selection is based entirely on the interview performance:

1. Online Application Screening: Your application will be reviewed and a shortlist will be prepared.
2. Offline Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an in-person interview at the CIKS office, IIT Guwahati on 22 April 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal at iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
2. Register or log in to your account.
3. Search for the position using the project title: Pandit Hemchandra Mission for Popularization of Science and Assamese Culture.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully and upload the required documents.
5. Submit your application before 19 April 2026.
6. For technical help with the portal, email proman@iitg.ac.in.
7. For project-related queries, contact Prof. Uday Shanker Dixit at uday@iitg.ac.in or 0361-2582657 (9 AM to 5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 7 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 April 2026
• Interview Date: 22 April 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00 AM
• Interview Venue: CIKS Office, IIT Guwahati

• Assist in executing activities under the Pandit Hemchandra Mission for Popularization of Science and Assamese Culture
• Coordinate science popularization events, workshops, and outreach programmes at the Center for Indian Knowledge Systems
• Manage project documentation, progress reports, and administrative tasks related to the R&D project
• Support STEM education initiatives and public engagement activities as directed by the Principal Investigator
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders involved in the project
• Prepare project deliverables and ensure timely submission of reports to the funding agency
• Maintain records of project activities, expenditures, and compliance requirements