IIT Tirupati Project Staff Recruitment 2026

IIT Tirupati has announced 2 outsourced network-support positions: 1 Project Associate and 1 Project Assistant. Candidates with relevant engineering, science, computer-application, commerce or diploma qualifications can apply, depending on the post. Monthly consolidated pay ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000. Send the prescribed application and self-attested records as one scanned PDF to the notified email address by 31 August 2026.

IIT Tirupati Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Notification No. OIFM/IITT/RECT-OS/26-2027/07, dated 17 August 2026, covers temporary staff engaged through Oriental Integrated Facility Management Pvt. Ltd. for deployment at IIT Tirupati. The initial tenure is 1 year and may be extended when performance is satisfactory and the institute continues to require the service. Selected candidates are employed through the outsourcing provider and are not treated as IIT Tirupati employees.

Both roles focus on basic wired and wireless network support, but their qualification, experience, age and salary bands differ. The Project Associate is the more experienced role, while the Project Assistant accepts a broader set of entry-level technical qualifications. The notice also says the number of positions is tentative and may change.

Vacancy Breakdown

The advertisement lists 1 vacancy for each designation. A separate application is required if you want to be considered for both posts, and a separate examination will be conducted for each. If a suitable Project Associate is not found, the notice allows that position to be filled at the Project Assistant level.

Who Can Apply?

Project Associate

• Qualification: B.Tech., B.E., B.Sc. or M.Sc. in CSE, IT or ECE; MCA; or a diploma from a recognized university or institution, with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Experience: 2-4 years in basic network support, including installation, configuration and troubleshooting of wired and wireless networks, with a basic understanding of network protocols and services.
• Core skills: TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, router/switch/wireless-access-point configuration, Windows/Linux and network troubleshooting tools.
• Desirable: Firewalls, CCTV, IP-PBX or network-monitoring exposure; CCNA, HCIA or an equivalent certificate is an added advantage.

Project Assistant

• Qualification: B.Tech., B.E. or M.Sc. in CSE, IT, ECE or EEE; BCA or MCA; B.Com. in Computer Applications; or a 3-year diploma in CS, IT, EC, EE or Network Technology, with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Experience: 1-2 years in basic wired and wireless network installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Core skills: Basic TCP/IP, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, LAN, Wi-Fi, internet connectivity, Windows/Linux, communication and problem-solving.
• Desirable: CCTV, IP-PBX or access-control knowledge and basic exposure to network-monitoring tools.

Your experience certificate must clearly describe the nature of your work. A certificate that only shows dates without confirming network-support duties may not demonstrate the required experience. Use the exact post name in your application and send a separate form for each post.

Age Limit

• Project Associate: Upper age limit of 32 years
• Project Assistant: Upper age limit of 28 years

The extracted notification states the post-wise upper ages but does not specify a separate reference date or relaxation table. Check the official PDF and application form before submission and provide valid date-of-birth proof with your records.

Salary

• Project Associate: Rs. 30,000-35,000 per month
• Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000-25,000 per month
• Housing/HRA: IIT Tirupati will not provide housing or HRA.

The final amount within the applicable band is decided during selection. These are consolidated outsourced payments, not regular IIT pay scales. No TA or DA is provided for attending the offline selection process.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an offline selection process, and IIT Tirupati will publish the shortlist on its website. The process may include:

1. Written test: A separate examination may be held for each post.
2. Practical test: Candidates may be asked to demonstrate domain knowledge or network-support ability.
3. Skill test: The panel may assess the technical skills relevant to the chosen designation.
4. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original education and experience certificates.

The notification does not provide the number of questions, marks, duration, syllabus or negative-marking rule. IIT Tirupati's decision on shortlisting, selection and final pay is binding, so monitor the institute website after applying.

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the prescribed application form for this notification.
2. Prepare self-attested copies of your educational, experience and other relevant certificates.
3. Combine the completed form and supporting documents into one scanned PDF.
4. Email the single PDF to outsourcing_rect@iittp.ac.in by 31 August 2026.
5. Submit a separate application for each post if applying for both; no hard copy is required.

Applications in a format other than the prescribed form will be rejected. Check that the scanned PDF is readable and includes an experience certificate describing your work. Keep the originals ready because they will be required if you are shortlisted.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 17 August 2026
• Last date for email application: 31 August 2026
• Offline selection date: To be announced for shortlisted candidates

Email your application on or before 31 August 2026; submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. After applying, check IIT Tirupati's outsourced-positions page for the shortlist and selection schedule.

• Install, configure and troubleshoot wired and wireless network connections
• Support TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, routing and switching operations at the assigned level
• Configure or assist with switches, routers and wireless access points
• Diagnose connectivity issues using Windows, Linux and network troubleshooting tools
• Maintain clear records of incidents, configurations and support actions
• Assist with CCTV, IP-PBX, access-control or network-monitoring systems when assigned
• Communicate technical issues and resolutions to users and the support team