IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026: 2 Project Associate I Posts – Apply Online @ recruitment.iitgn.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification (any one of the following):
  • B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline; OR
  • B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum Marks Requirement:
  • Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from graduation onwards.
  • Minimum 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10 and Class 12.
• Desirable Qualification/Experience:
  • Academic & Event Coordination: Experience in managing training pipelines, scheduling training programs, and handling logistics for workshops or seminars.
  • Operations & Facility Management: Familiarity with lab access systems, resource scheduling, and standard procurement/inventory processes for technical facilities.
  • Administrative Support & Documentation: Excellent drafting, record-keeping, and communication skills to support technical staff, faculty members, and external institutional visitors.
• Candidates must check the official notification for discipline-specific eligibility.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection will be based on Institute norms. The notice states that meeting minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment; a higher cutoff level may be applied.
• The Institute reserves the right not to call an applicant for a selection test, or not to fill a position through this round, without assigning any reason.
• Specific selection stages (written test, interview dates) are not specified in the notification and will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets showing minimum 55% or equivalent grade
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets showing minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade from graduation onwards
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable, especially for candidates applying with BCA/B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB qualifications requiring 4 years experience)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in prescribed format (if claiming reservation)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Application must be submitted before 12 November 2026 through IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Recruitment Portal

How to Apply for IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate I

1. Visit the IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Recruitment Portal.
2. Fill out the application form for Project Associate I under advertisement SPON/10455/Advt0373.
3. In the "Contact" section, mention PI's name and email: Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra, Professor, EE, [email protected]
4. Submit the application before 12 November 2026.

Important Links

• Apply Online for IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate I (SAMARTH Project)
• Download IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate I Official Notification PDF (SPON/10455/Advt0373)
• Visit Official IIT Gandhinagar Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate I?
The last date to submit the online application for Project Associate I (2 posts) under advertisement SPON/10455/Advt0373 is 12 November 2026.

Q2: Is this a permanent government job?
No. This is a contractual, project-based appointment under the SAMARTH project. The initial tenure is one year, extendable on satisfactory performance up to the project completion date. It does not offer permanent government job security or lifetime pension.

Q3: What is the salary for Project Associate I at IIT Gandhinagar?
The consolidated monthly remuneration is INR 45,000 – 80,000 per month (including HRA, House Rent Allowance shown as NIL), depending on qualification and experience.

Q4: Is there an application fee?
The official notification does not specify an application fee for this recruitment.

Q5: What qualifications are required for Project Associate I?
Candidates must hold either a B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc./MCA/LLM/CA/CMA/CS/MBA or equivalent (with 60% marks from graduation onwards) OR a BCA/B.Sc/B.A/B.Com/BBA/LLB or equivalent (with 60% marks and 4 years post-qualification experience). Minimum 55% in Class 10 and 12 is also required.

Q6: How will the selection be conducted?
Selection will be based on Institute norms. Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting; a higher cutoff may be applied. The Institute reserves the right to modify the selection process without prior notice. No TA/DA will be paid.