Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Essential Qualification | B.E./ B.Tech. /M.Sc. degree in Materials/ Ceramics /Mechanical/chemical /Aerospace Engineering |
| Nationality | Indian nationals |
| Final Year | As per official notification |
| Additional | Job Responsibilities: Design, analysis, and development of photostrictive composite actuator |
Age Limit
| Post/Category | Age Limit |
| General | As per official notification |
Age Relaxation: Relaxation shall be granted to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per GoI norms. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | As per official notification |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
| 1. Shortlisting | IIT Mandi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting of eligible candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via website or individually. |
| 2. Interview | Selection will be based on performance in the interview (offline/online). |
Salary
The appointment is temporary with consolidated salary. | Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Project Assistant | Rs. 20,000 p.m. plus HRA as applicable |
Documents Required
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with personal details, academic qualifications (including percentage of marks/division), publications, and work experience.
- Names, affiliations, email addresses, and mobile numbers of two referees to be included in the CV.
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including personal details, academic qualifications (with percentage of marks/division), publications, and work experience.
- Ensure your CV also contains the names, affiliations, email addresses, and mobile numbers of two referees.
- Send the complete CV by email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Rajeev Kumar, at.
- Clearly mention the Advertisement Number (IITM/SRIC/Project No. DRDO-AR&DB/RK/550/) in the subject line of your email.
- Submit your application by the last date, 19 July 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Mandi Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the CV by email for the Project Assistant post is 19 July 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Q2. How many vacancies are available for Project Assistant at IIT Mandi?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for the Project Assistant post under this recruitment.
Q3. What is the essential qualification for the Project Assistant post?
Ans: Candidates must hold a B.E./ B.Tech. /M.Sc. degree in Materials/ Ceramics /Mechanical/chemical /Aerospace Engineering.
Q4. What is the salary for the Project Assistant position at IIT Mandi?
Ans: The consolidated pay for the Project Assistant is Rs. 20,000 p.m. plus HRA as applicable.
Q5. What is the selection process for IIT Mandi Project Assistant?
Ans: Selection will be based on performance in an interview, after eligible candidates have been shortlisted by IIT Mandi.
Q6. How to apply for IIT Mandi Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Interested candidates need to send their detailed CV by email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Rajeev Kumar, at, ensuring the Advertisement Number is mentioned in the subject line.