IIT ISM Project Assistant Drone Recruitment 2026

IIT ISM Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT ISM) is recruiting a Project Assistant for a sponsored project in the Department of Electronics Engineering. The project focuses on building human resources in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including drones and related technologies, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Professor Ravi Kumar Gangwar leads the project at IIT ISM Dhanbad. This is a project-linked engagement that brings together drone electronics, product development and technical training, with laboratory work forming part of the project environment.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project tenure: The notice sets a term of 1.5 years or until the project finishes, whichever comes first. The earlier endpoint governs the engagement.
• Project focus: The work combines drone technology research with human-resource development. Training programmes and bootcamps sit alongside the product-development activities described for the project.
• Shortlisting: Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically secure an interview. The institute will consider merit and how your background fits the project requirements.
• Interview arrangements: Shortlisted applicants will receive the date and time by email. The interview may take place online or offline, depending on panel availability.

• Help develop UAV and drone-electronics products
• Fabricate and test drone-related hardware
• Organize and help run training programmes and bootcamps
• Assist with project laboratory activities
• Prepare technical documentation for the project
• Update the project portal
• Support research and manpower development in drone electronics