Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, a premier technical institute in Gujarat, has invited applications for the post of Project Associate-I under its Center for Creative Learning. A single position is available on a temporary basis for the 30-30 Eklavya project. The role suits an experienced school teacher, involving field work to test and improve hands-on STEM learning kits in real classrooms across partner schools.
IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026OTH/13470/Advt0348
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
27 Oct
9 days left
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Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Opentill 27 Oct
About IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
- Advertisement No.
- OTH/13470/Advt0348
- Post Name
- Project Associate-I
- Job Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 04 years of post qualification experience for B.C.A/B.Sc. candidates. No experience stated for B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc. candidates.
- Tenure
- 1 year
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate-I
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate-I - Essential Qualification and Experience
B.C.A/B.Sc. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post qualification experience. OR B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc. or equivalent in any discipline. The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I - Essential Qualification and Experience | B.C.A/B.Sc. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post qualification experience. OR B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc. or equivalent in any discipline. The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th. |
Salary Structure
Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated), depending on qualification and experience
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official application portal at the official website
- 2Complete the online application form with the required details
- 3Submit the application online on or before 27 October 2026
Important Details
- A minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th is required.
- Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee shortlisting or appointment; a higher cutoff level may be used and the Institute may decide not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill the position.
- The post is for the project 30-30 Eklavya 2024-26 under the Center for Creative Learning, with Prof Manish Jain as PI.
Desirable Qualification and Experience
- TGT Teacher (CBSE/ICSE/State/International Board) with minimum 4 years of experience in teaching grades 6 to 8 shall be given preference
- Strong communication and observation skills
- Ability to document insights clearly
- High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
- Experience in design and administration of feedback tools (surveys, interviews, observation logs) for students and teachers
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct live classroom sessions (Grades 6-8) using STEM kits across partner schools
- Observe student thinking, responses and misconceptions
- Identify gaps in kit design, instructions and learning flow
- Capture specific classroom failures and usability issues
- Translate observations into clear product improvements
- Work with curriculum and product teams to refine kits
- Support teacher training and demonstrations
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a conventional classroom teaching role?
No. It is a field-intensive role focused on testing and improving hands-on STEM learning kits in real classrooms, sitting at the intersection of teaching and product development.
Who is preferred for this post?
Preference is given to TGT Teachers from CBSE, ICSE, State or International Boards with at least 4 years of experience teaching grades 6 to 8.
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