Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, one of the leading technical institutes in the country, has announced recruitment for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Assistant Project Engineer posts under a project titled An Unmanned Reliable Water Quality Monitoring System for Indian Rivers, taken up by the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. A total of 3 positions are on offer, with two JRF openings and one Assistant Project Engineer opening. The roles are project-based appointments suited to candidates from electronics and mechanical backgrounds who wish to work on research and development activity in Assam.
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 - JRF and Assistant Project Engineer Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 20262627R-0481-EEEN1366PRAB
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
07 Oct
Closed
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 07 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed07 Oct
About IIT Guwahati JRF and Assistant Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Advertisement No.
- 2627R-0481-EEEN1366PRAB
- Post Name
- Assistant Project Engineer and JRF
- Job Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Assistant Project Engineer: 6 months; JRF: 3 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Project Engineer
1
JRF
2
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Project Engineer | 1 |
| JRF | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Assistant Project Engineer1 post
- Qualification
- B.Tech. in Electronics or Mechanical or closely related discipline, or M.Sc. in Electronics, with experience (industrial or R&D). Some expertise in embedded systems/design/computer programming is desired.
- Experience
- Experience in industrial or R&D work; expertise in embedded systems, design or computer programming is desired.
- Duration
- 6 months
JRF2 posts
- Qualification
- B.Tech. in Electronics or Mechanical or closely related discipline, or M.Sc. in Electronics.
- Duration
- 3 months
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are shortlisted on the basis of the details submitted; shortlisted candidates are informed by email on 8 October 2026.
- 2In-person Interview
Interview at 11:00 am on 9 October 2026 at the EEE Conference Room, IIT Guwahati; selection is based on the candidate's performance in the interview.
Salary Structure
Assistant Project Engineer
Pay: Rs. 36,000 basic + Rs. 6,480 HRA + Rs. 1,250 medical = Rs. 43,730 per month
JRF
Pay: Rs. 18,600 basic + Rs. 3,348 HRA + Rs. 1,250 medical = Rs. 23,198 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Project Engineer | Rs. 36,000 basic + Rs. 6,480 HRA + Rs. 1,250 medical = Rs. 43,730 per month |
| JRF | Rs. 18,600 basic + Rs. 3,348 HRA + Rs. 1,250 medical = Rs. 23,198 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Recruitment Portal of the Research and Development Cell, IIT Guwahati and search for the project title given in the advertisement
- 2Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload the required documents such as photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Review all details and submit the application on or before 07-10-2026
- 5Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Reporting Venue
EEE Conference Room, 1st floor, EEE Department, opposite the HoD's office, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati-781039, Assam
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature and certificates
Important Details
- The posts are for the project 'An Unmanned Reliable Water Quality Monitoring System for Indian Rivers' at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
- No campus accommodation will be available for selected candidates and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- For technical assistance with the online application, candidates may write to [email protected].
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will accommodation or travel allowance be provided?
No campus accommodation is available for selected candidates and no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
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