IIT Guwahati Project Staff Recruitment 2026

IIT Guwahati is hiring 12 Project Staff across 9 different roles, including Chief Executive Officer, Project Scientist and Project Engineer. You can apply online if you have a qualification ranging from a Diploma/ITI to a Master's degree, depending on the post. The last date to apply is 12 August 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview on 17 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 23,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 per month.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is one of India's premier engineering and technology institutes, and has released Advertisement No. IITG/II&SI/Project Staff Rectt-2026/136 for 12 Project Staff posts under its sponsored research and institute projects. The posts are spread across technical, scientific and administrative roles that support ongoing R&D work at the institute. These are contractual positions tied to specific projects, and there is no written exam — selection is through shortlisting and a walk-in interview. Both fresh graduates and experienced candidates from engineering, science and general disciplines can apply depending on the post.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Project Engineer (Technical): 2 posts
• Associate Project Engineer: 2 posts
• Sr. Project Technician: 2 posts
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO): 1 post
• Sr. Project Engineer: 1 post
• System Administrator: 1 post
• Project Scientist: 1 post
• Project Engineer (Skilling): 1 post
• Assistant Project Scientist: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Since this is a multi-post recruitment across 9 different roles, the qualification you need depends on the specific post. Overall, candidates need anywhere from a Bachelor's degree, ITI or Diploma (for technician and junior engineer roles) up to a Master's degree in Engineering or Science (for the CEO, Project Scientist and Senior Project Engineer roles). Some posts also accept M.Tech in EC/CS/IT or a B.Tech/B.E. in CS/IT, while others accept a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Science or Humanities. Match your qualification to the post you want to apply for in the official notification PDF before applying.

Age Limit

• The official notification does not specify an upper age limit for these Project Staff posts.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary between Rs. 23,000 and Rs. 1,25,000 per month, depending on the post and your qualification/experience.
• This is a consolidated project salary tied to the sponsored project, not a regular pay-scale appointment.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this recruitment. You can apply online without paying any amount.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Application Screening: Your online application and qualifications will be checked against the requirements for the post you applied for.
2. Walk-in Interview: Shortlisted candidates must attend an interview at IIT Guwahati on 17 August 2026. There is no written exam for these posts.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Guwahati recruitment portal at online.iitg.ac.in/recruitment/.
2. Sign up and fill in your personal details form.
3. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
4. Select the post you want to apply for — you can apply separately if you are eligible for more than one post.
5. Submit your application before 12 August 2026.
6. Print your application form for reference and keep it ready for the walk-in interview.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply Online: 12 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 17 August 2026

• Support ongoing sponsored research and institute projects under faculty supervision
• Maintain lab equipment, software systems and technical records for the project
• Assist in data collection, analysis and documentation of project outcomes
• Coordinate the daily administrative and technical operations of the project office
• Prepare progress reports and presentations for project reviews
• Provide IT and network support, and troubleshoot systems as required
• Guide junior project staff and student assistants on project tasks
• Follow institute and funding-agency guidelines for project execution