IIT Guwahati Project Staff Recruitment 2026 – 4 Posts, Apply

About the Recruitment

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has announced the IIT Guwahati Project Staff Recruitment 2026 for various positions under the project titled "An Advanced Knowledge and Skilling Hub" within the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. This recruitment drive aims to fill 4 vacancies for Project Scientist, Assistant Project Engineer, and Laboratory Attendant roles. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online before the deadline of August 6, 2026.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 4 vacancies are available across different project staff positions as detailed below:

S. No.	Post Name	Number of Vacancies
1	Project Scientist	02
2	Assistant Project Engineer	01
3	Laboratory Attendant	01

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each post as outlined by IIT Guwahati.

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Project Scientist	PhD degree OR Master's degree in Science/Humanities	6 years of relevant experience
Assistant Project Engineer	Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Design	Not specified
Laboratory Attendant	High School pass (10th Pass)	1 year of relevant experience

Age Limit and Relaxation

The official notification does not specify a minimum or maximum age limit for these project staff positions. Candidates are advised to refer to the general recruitment norms of IIT Guwahati for any applicable age-related guidelines.

Application Fee and Payment Method

There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for applying to these project staff positions at IIT Guwahati. Candidates can proceed with the online application without any payment.

Selection Process

The selection process for the IIT Guwahati Project Staff Recruitment 2026 will involve the following stages:

1. Online Application Screening: Candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal. Applications will be screened based on the eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
2. Offline Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and invited to appear for an offline interview. The interview will be conducted at the 7th Floor, Research Building, IIT Guwahati. The final selection will be based entirely on the candidate's performance in this interview. No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be provided for attending the test or interview.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

There will be no written examination for these positions. The selection will be based solely on the performance in the offline interview. Therefore, no specific exam pattern or syllabus is applicable.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Selected candidates for the project staff positions will receive a consolidated monthly salary along with a House Rent Allowance (HRA) and medical facility benefits.

Post Name	Gross Salary (per month)	HRA	Medical Facility	Appointment Duration
Project Scientist	Rs. 50,000/-	20%	Yes	11 months
Assistant Project Engineer	Rs. 30,000/-	20%	Yes	11 months
Laboratory Attendant	Rs. 10,000/-	20%	Yes	11 months

The appointment duration for all positions is initially for 11 months.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online for the IIT Guwahati Project Staff Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
2. Carefully read all instructions and guidelines provided on the portal before proceeding.
3. Search for the project titled "An Advanced Knowledge and Skilling Hub" to find the relevant positions.
4. Fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, if prompted.
6. Submit the application form on or before August 6, 2026.
7. Keep a printout or soft copy of the submitted application for future reference.

For any technical assistance during the online application process, candidates can contact proman@iitg.ac.in. For clarification regarding the recruitment, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Gaurav Trivedi, at trivedi@iitg.ac.in or +91-9395618834.

Documents Required

Candidates should be prepared to provide the following documents during the online application process and for the interview:

• Educational qualification certificates (from High School to highest degree).
• Experience certificates, if applicable.
• Identity proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, etc.).
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the online application form.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Last Date	06 August 2026
Offline Interview Date	10 August 2026
Interview Time	11:00 AM
Interview Venue	7th Floor, Research Building, IIT Guwahati

Important Links

• Official Recruitment Portal: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/
• IIT Guwahati Official Website: https://iitg.ac.in