Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, an institute of national importance in Howrah, West Bengal, has invited applications for a single temporary Project Assistant post in its Department of Earth Sciences. The position is attached to a climate research project sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology under the DST-INSPIRE scheme, offering a research role in geology and earth sciences.
IIEST Shibpur Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026Advt. No. ES 1967, dated 09.10.2026
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Last Date
19 Oct
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About IIEST Shibpur Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. ES 1967, dated 09.10.2026
- Post Name
- Project Assistant
- Job Location
- Howrah, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 27,000 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Up to August 2030
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Assistant
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Assistant
Essential: B.Sc. in Applied Geology/ Geology/ Earth Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable: 1. M.Sc. in Applied Geology/ Geology/ Earth Sciences from a recognized University. 2. M.Sc. Specialization in Palaeontology/ Sedimentology. 3. Basic knowledge of palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironmental studies.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | Essential: B.Sc. in Applied Geology/ Geology/ Earth Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable: 1. M.Sc. in Applied Geology/ Geology/ Earth Sciences from a recognized University. 2. M.Sc. Specialization in Palaeontology/ Sedimentology. 3. Basic knowledge of palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironmental studies. |
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Woman and Physically handicapped candidates.
Selection Process
- 1Short Listing
Short listing may be done before the interview based on the applications received.
- 2Interview
Held at the Department of Earth Sciences, IIEST, Shibpur; short listed candidates are informed of the date by email or phone.
Salary Structure
Rs. 27,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare an application letter on plain paper.
- 2Compile your recent bio-data, mark sheets and certificates, all self-attested.
- 3Email soft copies of the application letter, bio-data, mark sheets and certificates to Dr. Lopamudra Roy, Project Investigator, at [email protected] and [email protected].
- 4Send the email within 10 days of the publication of the advertisement on the institute's website.
- 5Mention a valid email ID and phone number in the application so the interview date can be communicated.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application letter on plain paper
•Recent bio-data
•Mark sheets
•Certificates
Important Details
- The post is temporary and tied to the DST-INSPIRE sponsored project, which runs up to August 2030.
- All documents sent by email must be self-attested; physical documents are verified at the time of joining and the selection is cancelled if any discrepancy is found.
- Applications must carry a valid email ID and phone number for communicating the interview date.
Project Details
The Project Assistant post is under the project 'Unveiling Climate Dynamics from the Miocene to Holocene in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea through High-Resolution Microfossils studies and Geochemical Analyses Integrated with Cal/Val Mathematical Modelling Techniques to Predict the Future Climatic Trends', sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology, Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST-INSPIRE), Government of India. University Project Code: DRC/ DST-INSPIRE (4305) / ES / LR /020/ 25-26.
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