IIT Gandhinagar IT Associate II Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 post of IT Associate II (Software Testing). This is a contract-based opportunity under the Institute Management System (IMS) department. Selected candidates will be responsible for software testing, quality assurance, and documentation tasks.

This is a Direct Recruitment process based on shortlisting and interviews, not a competitive written examination. The position offers a consolidated salary and is initially for a duration of 1 year, renewable annually based on performance.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

The detailed vacancy breakdown is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Primary Qualification: M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) / Information Technology with minimum 60% marks from graduation onwards.
• Alternative Qualification: B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc./M.Sc./M.C.A. in CSE / IT with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from graduation onwards.
• Schooling: Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in Software Development / Testing / QA (from the date of graduation).

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Cut-off Date: Age is calculated as of 31-12-2025.
• Maximum Age: 35 years.
• Relaxation: Relaxation in age and/or educational qualifications may be considered for exceptionally meritorious candidates with prior approval of IIT Gandhinagar.

Mandatory Skills

• Proficiency in SQL/MySQL & MSSQL.
• Experience in manual testing of web and API applications.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools like Jira.
• Strong knowledge of URS/SRS documentation.

Selection Process

Since this is a direct recruitment, the selection will be based on the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the online application, educational qualifications, and relevance of experience.
2. Assessment/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment test and/or interview. This is likely to be conducted online.
3. Final Selection: Based on the performance in the interview/assessment. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call.

Application Fee

The official notification text did not explicitly mention an application fee. Candidates should verify this on the official portal during submission.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application for IITGN IT Associate II:

1. Visit the official application portal: https://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/
2. Register with a valid Email ID and create a password.
3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, and professional experience.
4. Enter your PAN Card number (Mandatory for identification).
5. Upload your latest detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) covering education and professional experience.
6. Review all details carefully and submit the application on or before 16-02-2026.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Online Application Portal: Apply Here
• Official Website: Visit IITGN