IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 Opens for 12 Vacancies

IIT Guwahati invites applications for 12 project-based positions, including Project Engineer and Project Scientist roles. Eligible candidates can apply online until August 12 for appointments under research initiatives.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is now inviting applications for the post of 12 projects-based posts through online mode as part of its various research and development programs. This recruitment drive provides chances to talented aspirants to be a part of advanced research projects related to science, engineering, and technology. Applications are invited till August 12, 2026.

The openings will involve various project appointments, including the positions of Project Scientist, Assistant Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer, Senior Technical Assistant, and others. These are temporary appointments, associated with research projects that are being conducted at IIT Guwahati by external funding agencies. The institute requires individuals who can contribute to interdisciplinary research through their knowledge and skills.

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Eligibility Criteria depend on the type of post. The applicants should have certain credentials such as BE/BTech, ME/MTech, MSc or PhD from recognized institutes in the concerned areas, along with the relevant work experience, if any. It is suggested by the institute that the candidates must read the complete advertisement for the concerned eligibility criteria, age restrictions, desired qualities and other recruitment-related information before applying.

The procedure will involve short-listing the candidates on the basis of their qualifications and experience and then proceeding to a written test/interview or both as per the needs of the respective projects. Further information on the selection procedure will be communicated to the short-listed candidates through their contact information. The selected candidates will be hired for the period specified in each project.

IIT Guwahati is known for its excellent research environment and frequently engages itself in projects that are sponsored by government organizations, private companies, and even foreign organizations. IIT Guwahati offers researchers facilities such as high-tech labs, interdisciplinary cooperation, and research on emerging technologies in various fields.

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With the help of this recruitment process, IIT Guwahati is trying to build up its research team by contributing to various ongoing scientific and technological projects. Through this process, those who aspire to be researchers and engineers will get the chance to do practical research work. This is a great opportunity for any researcher or engineer to do something innovative in this prestigious institute of India. Those who apply should finish their application process well ahead of the deadline.