IIT Guwahati JRF & Engineer Jobs 2026: Apply Online
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow & Assistant Project Engineer Posts
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released a recruitment notice for positions in a research project. Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Assistant Project Engineer.
Job Highlights
This recruitment is for a project titled "An Unmanned Reliable Water Quality Monitoring System for Indian Rivers" at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Application | 7th October 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Shortlisting Notification | 8th October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Date of Interview | 9th October 2026 (Friday) |
| Time of Interview | 11:00 AM |
| Venue of Interview | EEE Conference room, 1st floor, EEE Dept, opposite to the HoD's office, IIT Guwahati |
Vacancy Details
The official notification does not specify the exact number of vacancies for each post. Interested candidates can apply for the following designations:
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Assistant Project Engineer
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the educational qualifications and experience requirements for the respective posts.
Educational Qualification- Assistant Project Engineer: B.Tech. in Electronics or Mechanical or a closely related discipline, OR M.Sc. in Electronics. Some expertise in embedded systems/design/computer programming is desired.
- JRF: B.Tech. in Electronics or Mechanical or a closely related discipline, OR M.Sc. in Electronics.
Not specified in the official notification.
Application Fee
Not specified in the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
The pay is recommended as per the project norms. Specific amounts are listed as:
- Assistant Project Engineer: Rs. 23,198 - Rs. 43,730 Per Month (This range likely includes basic pay, HRA, and Medical allowances as per project norms, but the exact breakdown is not provided in the source text for the total amount.)
- JRF: Not specified in the official notification.
Note: The source mentions "Pay Recommended (Rs.) HRA (Rs.) Medical (Rs.) Total Amount (Rs.)" but only provides a range for the Assistant Project Engineer without a clear breakdown for JRF.
Selection Process
The selection process involves an in-person interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and will need to appear for the interview on the specified date, time, and venue. The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online. They need to visit the Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati. Applicants must carefully follow all instructions and guidelines provided on the portal. The relevant position can be found by searching for the project title mentioned in the advertisement.
Documents Required
Not specified in the official notification. Candidates should be prepared to bring relevant documents to the interview.
Important Instructions
- No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.
- No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
- For any technical assistance related to the online application process, candidates may contact the provided email address (email address not specified in the source text).
FAQs
- What are the posts announced by IIT Guwahati?
- IIT Guwahati has announced vacancies for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Assistant Project Engineer.
- What is the last date to apply for the IIT Guwahati recruitment?
- The last date to apply is 7th October 2026.
- What is the educational qualification for Assistant Project Engineer?
- A B.Tech. in Electronics or Mechanical or a closely related discipline, or M.Sc. in Electronics is required. Some expertise in embedded systems/design/computer programming is desired.
- What is the educational qualification for JRF?
- A B.Tech. in Electronics or Mechanical or a closely related discipline, or M.Sc. in Electronics is required.
- Will TA/DA be provided for the interview?
- No, TA/DA will not be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
- Where will the interview be held?
- The interview will be held at the EEE Conference room, 1st floor, EEE Dept, opposite to the HoD's office, IIT Guwahati.
Official Notification & Apply Online
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete details and to apply through the official recruitment portal.
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here
Job Summary
| Board | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| State | Assam |
| Qualification | B.Tech. in Electronics or Mechanical or closely related discipline, or M.Sc. in Electronics |
| Salary | Rs. 23198 - 43730 Per Month |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 07 Oct 2026 |
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