IIT Jammu Project Officer Recruitment 2026

IIT Jammu has announced the recruitment of 1 Project Officer position for its Water Testing Lab under the Central Instrument Facility (CIF). The engagement is purely temporary and conducted through an outsource agency.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University/Institute:

• Option A: M.Tech in Environmental Engineering/Chemical Engineering or allied branches with at least 1 year of relevant experience in Academics, NABL accredited laboratory, research facility, or industry.
• Option B: M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences/Chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Academics, NABL accredited laboratory, research facility, or industry.
• Technical Skills: Good knowledge of computer applications (MS-Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Software).
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with GC-MS, HPLC, Spectrophotometer, and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection will be based on the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: The Institute will screen applications based on eligibility. The Institute reserves the right to set a cut-off higher than the minimum criteria to limit the number of candidates.
2. Trade Test / Interaction: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a Trade Test/Interaction.
3. Document Verification: Candidates must produce all original documents for verification at the time of the Trade Test.

Service Conditions: The period of engagement is 1 year, extendable yearly based on performance. This is a purely temporary outsource engagement and does not offer any claim to regularisation or permanent government job security.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Applicants must keep the following ready for the Trade Test/Interaction:

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications).
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable).
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

Key Responsibilities of the Project Officer

• Managing the Water Testing Lab (WQTL) at CIF, IIT Jammu.
• Monthly collection of drinking water and wastewater samples from 60 water filters and 6 STPs on Jagti and Paloura campuses.
• Testing samples for 10+ parameters (pH, Conductivity, Hardness, BOD, COD, Heavy Metals) in triplicate and generating reports.
• Operating and maintaining sophisticated equipment including Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, AAS, and ICP-MS.
• Handling external sampling requests and field sampling as needed.
• Processing bills and raising indents.

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