Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Education | B. Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Mathematics / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) with 60% aggregate marks / 6.0 CGPA (or equivalent). AND Qualified in at least one of the following: CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) / GATE / National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. |
| Nationality | As per official notification |
| Final Year | As per official notification |
| Additional | As per official notification |
Age Limit
| Post/Category | Age Limit |
| All Posts | As per official notification |
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules, if mentioned in the detailed notification. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Nil |
| SC/ST | Nil |
There is no application fee for any category for this recruitment. Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
| Stage 1 | Interview |
Salary
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Project Associate – I (JRF) | Rs 37,000 p.m. plus HRA as applicable |
Documents Required
- Complete bio-data (personal details, educational qualifications, experience)
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates (if any)
- Self-attested copy of ID proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Category certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 03 August 2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Mandi Project Associate Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply for the IIT Mandi Project Associate – I (JRF) post is 03 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in IIT Mandi Project Associate Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for the Project Associate – I (JRF) post in this recruitment drive.
Q3. What is the application fee for IIT Mandi Project Associate posts?
Ans: There is no application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST) for this recruitment.
Q4. What are the essential qualifications for the Project Associate – I (JRF) post?
Ans: Candidates need a B. Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. / M.Tech. in specified fields with 60% aggregate marks/6.0 CGPA, and must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) / GATE / National Level examinations.
Q5. What is the salary for the Project Associate – I (JRF) position at IIT Mandi?
Ans: The selected candidate for the Project Associate – I (JRF) post will receive a salary of Rs 37,000 per month plus HRA as applicable.
Q6. How to apply for IIT Mandi Project Associate Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must apply by sending their complete application, bio-data, and self-attested documents via email to the official email address mentioned in the notification before 03 August 2026.