The Islamic University of Science and Technology, a university located at Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir, has opened recruitment for the post of Project Assistant under its Department of Electrical Engineering. There is one vacancy in total, offered for a JKST&IC-funded research project on smart weather stations for precision horticulture in the region. The engagement is temporary and co-terminus with the project, making it a suitable opportunity for engineering graduates seeking research experience.
IUST Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026IUST/DoEE/26/496
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
18 Oct
Closes today
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Last date 18 Oct 2026 · Closes today
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Opentill 18 Oct
About IUST Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Islamic University of Science & Technology
- Advertisement No.
- IUST/DoEE/26/496
- Post Name
- Project Assistant (PA)
- Job Location
- Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA (as admissible)
- Tenure
- Initially for a period of six months, extendable based on performance and subject to the availability of funds
- Notice Period
- One month notice or one month's emoluments in lieu thereof for resignation before completion of the engagement
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Assistant (PA)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant (PA) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Assistant (PA)
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE)/Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or an allied discipline with 55% or equivalent percentage of marks. Desirable: Practical experience in IoT System Development, Embedded System Programming, and Python.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant (PA) | B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE)/Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or an allied discipline with 55% or equivalent percentage of marks. Desirable: Practical experience in IoT System Development, Embedded System Programming, and Python. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on merit.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview in physical mode before the Selection Committee at the IUST, Awantipora campus.
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA (as admissible)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the official University website
- 2Submit the online application by 18.10.26
- 3Print the application form and gather all relevant documents and certificates
- 4Send the hardcopies of the application form with documents and certificates to the Office, Dept. of Electrical Engineering by 19.10.26
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original documents regarding qualifications
•Experience
•Publications etc. at the time of interview
•Hardcopies of the application form along with relevant documents and certificates for submission by 19.10.26
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary, performance-based and co-terminus with the project.
- The selected candidate must join within 7 days from the date of issuance of the appointment order.
- Payment of salary is subject to release of funds by the funding agency.
- No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.
- The Selection Committee may decide not to fill the post if no candidate is found suitable.
Research Project
The post is under the JKST&IC-funded research project titled 'Design & Deployment of Smart Weather Stations for Hyperlocal Data-Driven Precision Horticulture in J&K'. Details of the project may be obtained from the Principal Investigator on any working day during office hours.
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