IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Apply for Associate Posts

IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Project Associate and Research Associate Positions

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai has announced recruitment for Project Associate and Research Associate positions. These roles are available for a COMET Foundation funded research project. Indian nationals who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.

Job Highlights

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai

Project Title: Smart Radio Environments, Implementation and deployment for targeted use-cases

Principal Investigator: Dr. Arzad Alam Kherani, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Place of Posting: IIIT Bangalore Comet Foundation

Project Duration: Till the project completion date 30-Sept-2027

Important Dates

Last Date for Receiving Applications: 6th October 2026

The date of the interview (online/offline) will be communicated after applications are received.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

• Diploma in Engineering of three years' duration (in ECE/EE and allied branches) with 4 years of experience.
• OR
• Engineering degree (in ECE/EE and allied branches) / MSc (Electronics) with 2 years of experience.

Age Limit: 35 years

Salary: ₹35,000 - ₹50,000 (without HRA)

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D./MS or equivalent degree.
• OR
• Three years of research and teaching experience after ME/M.Tech (in ECE/EE and allied branches) with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Age Limit: 50 years

Salary: ₹58,000/- (with HRA as per applicable)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the application form attached with the advertisement. The application must be sent online to the Principal Investigator (PI) via email. The last date to submit applications is 6th October 2026.

Terms and Conditions

• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• The decision of the selection committee will be final.
• The selection committee may limit the number of candidates for the interview based on qualifications and experience if a large number of applications are received.
• The appointment will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Institute/funding agency for the specific project.
• Selected candidates must join immediately upon receiving the offer.
• The fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice if performance is not satisfactory before the tenure completion.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Project Associate and Research Associate posts at IIT Bhilai?
A1: The last date to receive applications is 6th October 2026.

Q2: What are the essential qualifications for the Project Associate position?
A2: For Project Associate, you need a Diploma in Engineering (ECE/EE and allied branches) with 4 years of experience, or an Engineering degree (ECE/EE and allied branches) / MSc (Electronics) with 2 years of experience.

Q3: What is the age limit for the Research Associate post?
A3: The age limit for the Research Associate position is 50 years.

Q4: Will TA/DA be provided for the interview?
A4: No, TA/DA will not be provided to the candidates for the interview.

Q5: Where will the selected candidates be posted?
A5: The place of posting for both positions is IIIT Bangalore Comet Foundation.