IIT Kanpur Recruitment: Senior Project Scientist/Engineer Vacancy 2026

IIT Kanpur Senior Project Scientist / Senior Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released a recruitment notice for two positions: Senior Project Scientist and Senior Project Engineer. This is a contractual role. Eligible candidates can apply by email before the deadline.

Job Highlights

Important Dates

Candidates must ensure their email application reaches IIT Kanpur before the last date.

Vacancy Details

IIT Kanpur has announced a total of 2 vacancies for the posts of Senior Project Scientist / Senior Project Engineer.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

• For Ph.D. holders: Ph.D. or M.Tech / M.E. / M.S. / M.Sc. / MCA in Geoinformatics, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or related disciplines, along with relevant experience.
• For Bachelor's degree holders: B.Tech / B.E. / B.S. in Geoinformatics, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related Engineering disciplines, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Age Limit

The age limit details are not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

Salary / Pay Scale

The salary for the selected candidates will be between Rs. 38,800 and Rs. 96,400 per month. Specific pay will be decided based on qualifications and experience.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on an Online Interview.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps to apply:

1. Read the official notification carefully to understand all requirements.
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents. These include educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Clearly mention the post you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
5. Send the complete application via email to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 25 September 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for your records.

Documents Required

Candidates need to attach the following self-attested documents with their application:

• Educational certificates
• Experience certificates
• ID proof
• Recent passport-size photographs

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