Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, one of India's premier technical institutes, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Scientist I under the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. There is a single vacancy for this position, which is part of a research project on blockchain and IoT/AI/ML enabled solar powered mushroom production solutions for the upliftment of the ST community of Nagaland. The role offers research experience in an academic R&D environment.
IIT Guwahati Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 20262627R-0367-EEEN0883GAUR
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
14 Oct
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Status
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 14 Oct 2026
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed14 Oct
About IIT Guwahati Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Advertisement No.
- 2627R-0367-EEEN0883GAUR
- Post Name
- Project Scientist - I
- Job Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of Research & Development experience in industrial/academic institutions, Science & Technology organizations, or related scientific activities and services.
- Tenure
- 11 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Scientist - I
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist - I | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Scientist - I - Qualification and Experience
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology/Science or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university, preferably in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture, or equivalent; and Minimum 3 years of Research & Development experience in industrial/academic institutions, Science & Technology organizations, or related scientific activities and services. Desirable Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology, preferably in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture, or equivalent, with 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist - I - Qualification and Experience | Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology/Science or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university, preferably in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture, or equivalent; and Minimum 3 years of Research & Development experience in industrial/academic institutions, Science & Technology organizations, or related scientific activities and services. Desirable Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology, preferably in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture, or equivalent, with 10 years of relevant industrial experience. |
Selection Process
- 1Offline/Online Interview
Selection is based on the candidate's performance in the offline/online interview; shortlisted candidates are not sent any call letter separately.
Salary Structure
Rs. 68,450 per month (recommended pay Rs. 56,000 + HRA Rs. 11,200 + medical Rs. 1,250)
Project Scientist - I: Recommended Pay Rs. 56,000; HRA Rs. 11,200; Medical Rs. 1,250; Total Rs. 68,450.00 per month.
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati
- 2Search for the project title as mentioned in the advertisement
- 3Follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal
- 4Fill out the online application form with the required details
- 5Submit the application before the last date of 14 October 2026
Reporting Venue
E&ICT office, Technology Complex, IIT Guwahati
Important Details
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for the offline/online interview on 16 October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the E&ICT office, Technology Complex, IIT Guwahati.
- No call letter is sent separately.
- No campus accommodation is available for selected candidates and no TA/DA is paid for appearing in the test and interview.
Project Details
The post is under the project 'Developing Cooperative Modelled Enterprises for Revolutionizing Commercial Ecosystem (COMERCE), driven by blockchain technology, to boost organic mushroom production by application of state of the art smart IoT/AI/ML Enabled Solar Powered Commercial Mushroom Production (ISCOMP) solutions for the upliftment of ST Community of Nagaland', at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 03612583182
Frequently Asked Questions
Will candidates receive a call letter for the interview?
No. Shortlisted candidates are not sent any call letter separately and must appear for the offline/online interview as scheduled.
Is campus accommodation provided to selected candidates?
No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the test and interview.
Who can be contacted for clarifications about the recruitment?
Prof. Gaurav Trivedi (Principal Investigator) or Dr. Anamika Yadav (IPDF) can be contacted for any clarification.
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