The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, a leading technical institute in Jharkhand, has invited applications for the post of Project Associate-1 under a MeitY sponsored project on capacity building in Unmanned Aircraft System and drone related technology. There is a single vacancy on offer. The role involves research and development work in UAV and drone electronics, including product development, technical documentation and support for training programmes, under the Department of Electronics Engineering.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026MeitY/2022-2023/958/ECE
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1
Last Date
20 Oct
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Last date 20 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
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About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Project Associate-1 Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
- Advertisement No.
- MeitY/2022-2023/958/ECE
- Post Name
- Project Associate-1
- Job Location
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 30,000 per month
- Tenure
- 1.5 years or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate-1
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate-1
B.E./B.Tech in ECE/CSE/EE/ME/Aerospace as per the following criterion: The candidates must have good academic background and good knowledge in any of the following areas: UAV systems, Communication Systems, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Sensors, Computer Vision, Drone Applications, GPS Denied Systems.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-1 | B.E./B.Tech in ECE/CSE/EE/ME/Aerospace as per the following criterion: The candidates must have good academic background and good knowledge in any of the following areas: UAV systems, Communication Systems, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Sensors, Computer Vision, Drone Applications, GPS Denied Systems. |
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years at the date of joining
Age Relaxation
Suitable age relaxations applicable for reserved candidates as per GOI norms
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates shortlisted based on their merits and as per the requirements of the project.
- 2Interview
Conducted in online or offline mode; date and time intimated to shortlisted candidates by email.
Salary Structure
Rs. 30,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Fill the online application form through the link given in the notification.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificate, Aadhar card, age proof and a CV with photo.
- 3Submit the completed application on or before 20 October 2026 until 11:59 pm.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of educational qualifications
•Experience certificate (if applicable)
•Aadhar card
•Age proof
•CV with photo
Important Details
- The project tenure is 1.5 years or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email about the interview date, time and mode.
- Mere possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the interview.
Project Details
Title of the Project
Details: Capacity building for human resource development in Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone and related Technology
Principal Investigator
Details: Dr. Ravi Kumar Gangwar, Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, 826004
Number of Positions
Details: One (01)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Title of the Project | Capacity building for human resource development in Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone and related Technology |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Ravi Kumar Gangwar, Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, 826004 |
| Number of Positions | One (01) |
Job Description
The candidate will perform R&D activities in UAV and drone electronics technology, including product development, proof-of-concept development, generation and protection of intellectual property, organization and execution of bootcamps, assistance in the design and development of Master Trainer courses, technical documentation and portal updating, and other assigned activities related to product development, manpower development, and research in drones and drone electronics.
Desirable Qualification
- Experience in drone technologies
- Good communication skills, both in scientific writing as well as presentation
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (0326) 2235903, +91-9771457994
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