IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 for Senior Project Engineer Posts – Apply Online @ iitk.ac.in

IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026: Senior Project Engineer Notification Released

Golden Opportunity for Engineers! The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of Senior Project Engineer posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs and Sarkari Naukri in the academic sector. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume and documents to the official email address before the deadline.

Table of Contents

• Overview & Quick Summary
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria & Qualification
• Salary & Pay Scale
• How to Apply via Email
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Apply for IIT Kanpur Jobs?

Working at IIT Kanpur offers unparalleled career growth and job security. As a premier Central Government Job in the education sector, candidates enjoy:

• Research-oriented work environment.
• Competitive salary as per 7th CPC norms.
• Opportunities for academic and technical growth.
• Stability associated with Sarkari Result notifications.

Vacancy Details

Below is the detailed vacancy breakdown for IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for specific departmental distribution.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for the Senior Project Engineer post, candidates must meet the following qualification requirements:

• Ph.D. (Engineering Stream) OR
• M.E./M.Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with minimum 3 years of relevant experience. OR
• B.Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience in power electronics, electrical motor design (e.g., 2/3-phase small BLDC motor).
• PCB design using Eagle/Altium or similar software.
• Control electronics and embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience in motor and electronics testing and debugging.
• Desirable: Experience in medical device development, LT Spice, STM32cubeIDE.

Salary & Pay Scale

Candidates selected for the Senior Project Engineer post will receive a consolidated salary as per IIT Kanpur norms:

INR 38,800 - 96,400 per month.

A higher starting salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified/experienced candidates.

How to Apply for IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026?

Since this is an Apply via Email notification, candidates must follow these steps strictly:

1. Read the official notification carefully available at IIT Kanpur Official Link.
2. Prepare your application with a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Crucial: Clearly mention the post "Senior Project Engineer" in the subject line of the email.
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
6. Ensure the email is sent on or before 02-06-2026.

Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference regarding the Sarkari Result or interview call.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The last date to submit the application via email is 02 June 2026.

The salary ranges from INR 38,800 to 96,400 per month (consolidated).

No, the official notification does not mention any application fee.

Ph.D. in Engineering OR M.Tech/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with relevant experience.

Candidates must send their bio-data and documents via email to the official address specified in the notification.

No, this is a project-based contract job at IIT Kanpur.

You can download it from the official IIT Kanpur website or use the direct link provided in the article.

The selection process is typically based on an interview. Please refer to the official notification for detailed criteria.