PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur (IIITDM Jabalpur) is inviting applications for 1 Project Assistant post. The post is purely temporary and is on a research project sponsored by the Agri-Hub Foundation, IIT Indore. The pay is Rs. 20,000/- per month (consolidated). The appointment is initially for six months and can be extended up to the project duration based on performance. The essential qualification is a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in a listed discipline, and GATE-qualified candidates will be given preference. Applications are made online through a Google Form, and the last date is 8 November 2026, 23:59 hours.
IIITDM Jabalpur Project Assistant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur |
| Department | CSE Discipline (Principal Investigator: Dr. Akshay Pandey) |
| Project | "AgriTwin-Loop: Confidence-Aware Multi-Source Assimilation for a 5G/MEC-Enabled Agricultural Digital Twin" (Project No.: IITI/AgriHub/P-III/2026/PRJ-D/R_03) |
| Funding Agency | Agri-Hub Foundation, IIT Indore |
| Tenure | Initially six months, extendable up to project duration based on performance |
| Post Name(s) | Project Assistant |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs. 20,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Application Mode | Online (Google Form) |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 November 2026, 23:59 hours |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About IIITDM Jabalpur
PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur describes itself as an Institute of National Importance established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is located on Dumna Airport Road, Jabalpur - 482005. This post is on the institute's AgriTwinLoop research project, which is run by the CSE Discipline and sponsored by the Agri-Hub Foundation, IIT Indore.
Who Can Apply
Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in CSE/ECE/SM/ME, Agriculture, or a relevant Science discipline. Preference will be given to GATE-qualified candidates.
Desirable: Candidates with hands-on experience in any of the following:
- IoT sensors and sensor integration
- Machine learning
- Image/signal processing
- Data analysis
- Fieldwork
- Agricultural technology
For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, candidates should check the official notification.
Pay and Tenure
The IIITDM Jabalpur Project Assistant will get Rs. 20,000/- per month as a consolidated salary. The post is purely temporary and is tied to the sponsored research project. It is initially for six months and is extendable up to the project duration based on performance.
Ph.D. opportunity: The selected candidates will be eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree at PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, against a subsequent advertisement and as per its eligibility criteria.
How to Apply for IIITDM Jabalpur Project Assistant
Applications are made online only, by filling in the Google Form linked in the notice (see Important Links below). The form must be submitted by 8 November 2026, 23:59 hours. The notice does not describe any other steps or list documents to upload.
For any queries about the position, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator: Dr. Akshay Pandey (PI), CSE Discipline, PDPM- IIITDM Jabalpur, Dumna Airport, Road, Jabalpur, MP- 482005. Phone: 9074525228 (M). Email: [email protected].
Selection and Interview
Selection is by written test/interview. The written test is only for non-GATE candidates. The written test and interview will be held offline on 10 November 2026 (tentative) at the CSE Discipline, PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 21 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 8 November 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Written test (non-GATE candidates only) / interview | 10 November 2026 (tentative) |
Important Instructions
- No TA/DA will be given to candidates for appearing in the interview and written test.
- The Institute/PI reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IIITDM Jabalpur Project Assistant Application Google Form | Online application, open until 8 November 2026, 23:59 hours |
| IIITDM Jabalpur Project Assistant Notification PDF | Official notice dated 21 October 2026 |