IIT Guwahati Project Research Engineer Recruitment 2026

IIT Guwahati is hiring 2 Project Research Engineers for a sponsored research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. If you have an M.Tech/M.E./M.S. degree with 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 12 August 2026, and the online interview is scheduled for 14 August 2026. Salary is Rs. 70,000 per month plus 20% HRA for a 9-month contract.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Project Research Engineer Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released a notification for 2 Project Research Engineer posts under the project titled "Automated Robotic System for Standardised Shaking, Tracking, Imaging, and Evaluation of Oil-Soluble Demulsifier (OSD) Samples," run by the Research & Development Section at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In simple terms, the project builds robotic equipment that can automatically shake, track, and photograph oil-soluble samples to study their behaviour. Selection is based only on an online interview — there is no written exam. One post needs a mechanical/robotics background while the other needs computer science, data science, or AI expertise, so engineers from two very different streams can apply for this same advertisement. The project is registered as Project No. 2627C-0305-MECH1305SAJA AR (R&D) under Advt. No. IITG/II&SI/Project Staff Rectt-2026/138, and runs out of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at one of India’s premier engineering institutes.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Project Research Engineer (Mechanical/Robotics stream): 1 post
• Project Research Engineer (Computer Science/AI stream): 1 post

Who Can Apply?

For the Mechanical/Robotics Stream:

• You need M.Tech/M.E./M.S. with 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D., in Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, CAD/CAM, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

For the Computer Science/AI Stream:

• You need M.Tech/M.E./M.S. with 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D., in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering, along with hands-on experience in image processing, computer vision, and machine learning.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get Rs. 70,000 per month as consolidated pay, for either post.
• You will also get 20% HRA (about Rs. 14,000 extra) and medical facility as per project rules.
• The appointment is for a fixed duration of 9 months.

Selection Process (Interview Only)

Selection is based on a single stage:

1. Online Interview: Held via Google Meet on 14 August 2026 at 2:00 PM. Your final selection depends entirely on how you perform in this interview. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the R&D Cell Recruitment Portal at iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment.
2. Search for the project title mentioned in this advertisement.
3. Fill in the online application form and upload your documents.
4. Submit your application before 12 August 2026.
5. Wait for a shortlisting email — you can also track your application status on the portal.
6. For technical help with the form, email proman@iitg.ac.in.
7. For project-specific queries, contact the Principal Investigator, Prof. Sajan Kapil, at sajan.kapil@iitg.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply Online: 12 August 2026
• Online Interview Date: 14 August 2026

• Design and build automated robotic systems for handling and testing oil-soluble demulsifier samples
• Develop imaging and tracking modules to monitor sample shaking and evaluation experiments
• Write and test control software for robotic subsystems
• Apply computer vision and machine learning methods for image-based sample analysis (CS/AI stream)
• Support mechanical design, CAD modelling, and prototype fabrication (Mechanical stream)
• Record experiment data and prepare technical progress reports
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and project team on research milestones