Dr. Udayraj, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bhilai, has invited applications from Indian nationals for one Project Assistant post in the IBITF funded research project "Precision AgriHub: Smart Farming Solutions for Smallholders with IOT, AI and Data driven insights". The post pays Rs. 35,000/- for 6 months or coterminous with the project and requires a BTech in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics or Agricultural Engineering. The age limit is 35 years. The completed application form with the resume must be mailed or emailed to [email protected] to reach by 09 November 2026 (on or before 5.00 pm).
IIT Bhilai Project Assistant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Project | Precision AgriHub: Smart Farming Solutions for Smallholders with IOT, AI and Data driven insights |
| Funding Agency | IBITF (as printed in the notice) |
| Tenure | 6 Months or coterminous with the project |
| Post Name(s) | Project Assistant |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Rs. 35,000/- |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Job Location | Travel to various sites within the state expected (field work) |
| Application Mode | Mail or email to the Principal Investigator |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 November 2026, on or before 5.00 pm |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About IIT Bhilai
Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai is located in Dist. Durg, Chhattisgarh. The notice is issued for a research project led by Principal Investigator Dr. Udayraj, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, ED2, IIT Bhilai, Kutelabhata, Durg, Chhattisgarh- 491002. The project team and other details are on the PI's homepage, https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=udayraj.
Who Can Apply
Only Indian nationals may apply for the Project Assistant position. The notice prints a single post, so one set of conditions applies.
- Essential qualification: BTech in Computer Science/Biomedical Engineering/Mechatronics/Agricultural Engineering.
- Age limit: 35 years, as printed in the notice. No cut-off date for counting age and no age relaxation is mentioned.
Desirable Skills
Candidates with expertise in any one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Expertise and prior experience in device development.
- Good knowledge and prior experience in machine learning and IoT.
- Expertise in Phython, MATLAB, or other programming languages (spelled "Phython" in the notice).
- Expertise in technical writing and research publication.
Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.
Pay and Tenure
The salary is Rs. 35,000/-. The duration is 6 months or coterminous with the project. The notice does not mention HRA or other allowances.
- The appointment is governed by the terms and conditions of the Institute/funding agency particularly applicable to the project, as and when required.
- The selected candidate has to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer. The position is available immediately.
- The notice says the fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance till date is not deemed satisfactory.
How to Apply for IIT Bhilai Project Assistant
- Take the "application form" attached to the advertisement. Applications without it shall not be considered.
- Complete the application form.
- Attach the candidate's resume to the completed form.
- Mail or email both to the PI, Dr. Udayraj, at [email protected]. The PI's postal address in the notice is Department of Mechanical Engineering, ED2, IIT Bhilai, Kutelabhata, Durg, Chhattisgarh- 491002.
- Make sure the application reaches by 09 November 2026 (on or before 5.00 pm).
Documents named in the notice: the completed application form and the candidate's resume.
Selection and Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline/online interview. If many candidates appear, the selection committee may decide to restrict the number called for the interview to a reasonable limit. It would do so after considering qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. The decision of the selection committee is final. The notice gives no interview date.
Important Instructions
- No TA/DA will be provided to the candidate for the interview.
- The selected candidate is expected to travel to various sites within the state, as the project involves field work, data collection and coordination with farmers/community.
- The application must reach the PI by the deadline; it is not enough to send it on that day.
IIT Bhilai Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Form attached to the advertisement; send by mail or email to [email protected] |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement for Project Assistant in IBITF funded Research Project |
| IIT Bhilai Official Website | www.iitbhilai.ac.in |
