Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, a premier technical institute in Himachal Pradesh, is hiring a Project Assistant through a walk-in interview. The post is temporary and project-based, attached to a DBT-funded research project on collagen cross-linking and myocardial stiffness at the School of Biosciences and Bioengineering. The role involves project-related experiments, lab duties and official work, with appointment initially for one year and extendable based on performance.
IIT Mandi Recruitment 2026 - Project Assistant Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026IITM/SRIC/Project No IITM/DBT/TB/620
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Walk-in
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 29 Sept 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Walk-in29 Sept
- Walk-in Held29 Sept
About IIT Mandi Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
- Advertisement No.
- IITM/SRIC/Project No IITM/DBT/TB/620
- Post Name
- Project Assistant
- Job Location
- Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Walk-in-interview for Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initial appointment for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years or the end of the project, renewed based on satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Assistant
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant |
Eligibility Details
Project Assistant
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from a UGC recognized university with minimum 55% marks.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from a UGC recognized university with minimum 55% marks. |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be as per government rules. Relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates as per GoI norms.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates report to the SBB office at IIT Mandi and are assessed on their qualifications and suitability for the research project.
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000 per month + 9% HRA for the 1st year; Rs. 23,000 per month + 9% HRA for the 2nd and 3rd year
How to Apply
- 1Report to the SBB office at IIT Mandi, Kamand by 10:00 AM on the walk-in day
- 2Carry a detailed CV with personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, name, affiliation and mobile number, and email addresses of two referees
- 3Bring original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies of ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates and category certificate
- 4Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission
- 5Complete the registration formalities at the venue before the interview
Reporting Venue
SBB office, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand - 175075, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Reporting time: 10:00 AM (reporting); no candidate considered after 12:00 Noon
Candidates should report to the SBB office on 29 September 2026 at 10 am. No candidate reporting after 12 noon on the same day will be considered. Candidates must bring a detailed CV with personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, name, affiliation and mobile number, email addresses of two referees, educational qualifications with percentage of marks or division, and details of work experience.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV with personal details
•Academic qualifications
•Research experience
•Publications
•Name
•Affiliation and mobile number
•Email addresses of two referees
•Educational qualifications with percentage of marks/division
•Details of work experience
•Original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies of ID proof
•Educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•Category certificate
•Passport-size photographs
Important Details
- The engagement is temporary and project-based.
- IIT Mandi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for selection of eligible candidates from those satisfying the advertised qualifications.
- In case of selection of a retired or superannuated government employee, the salary will be fixed as per prevailing GoI rules and norms.
- The name of selected candidates will be displayed on the website or communicated individually.
Project Details
Title of the Project
Details: Unravelling the impact of collagen cross-linking on myocardial stiffness in replacement fibrosis
Funding Agency
Details: DBT
Project Investigator
Details: Dr. Trayambak Basak
School
Details: School of Biosciences and Bioengineering
Duration of the Project
Details: About 36 months; end date 07/09/2029
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title of the Project | Unravelling the impact of collagen cross-linking on myocardial stiffness in replacement fibrosis |
| Funding Agency | DBT |
| Project Investigator | Dr. Trayambak Basak |
| School | School of Biosciences and Bioengineering |
| Duration of the Project | About 36 months; end date 07/09/2029 |
Desired Skills
- Experience in small animal handling and cell-culture experiments
- Experience in handling DBT project related expenditure
- Project report preparation
- Good experimental hands-on skills in basic molecular biology techniques
- Good communication skills
Roles and Responsibilities
- Performing official works related to the project
- Experiments related to the project
- Organizing and managing lab-related duties
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nature of this job?
It is a temporary, project-based research position at IIT Mandi under a DBT-funded project.
Do reserved category candidates get any relaxation?
Relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates as per Government of India norms.
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