IIT BHU Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
The Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 01 Project Associate I. Candidates with B.Sc, M.Sc Can Apply Offline. The Offline application opens on 05-01-2026, and closes on 04-02-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through IIT BHU website, iitbhu.ac.in.
Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT BHU website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT BHU Project Associate I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi (IIT (BHU))
Post Name
Project Associate-I
No of Posts
01
Salary
Rs. 25,000/- (Consolidated)+ 18% HRA (or as per the funding agency norms)
Qualification
Bachelor/Masters degrees in Sciences (Physics, Chemistry) or Engineering (from any branch). Minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA in preceding degree.
Age Limit
28 years maximum
Last Date
04/02/2026
Official Website
https://www.iitbhu.ac.in
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No of Posts
Project Associate-I
01
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification: Bachelor/Masters degrees in Sciences (Physics, Chemistry) or Engineering (from any branch).
Essential Qualification: Minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA in preceding degree.
Desirable: Experience on working with nanostructure synthesis through wet-chemical processes, nanostructure synthesis via CVD, and knowledge of materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, AFM, RAMAN, TEM/HRTEM, electrochemical characterizations, etc.
Desirable: Demonstrated experience working with graphene, carbon nanostructures, electrochemical devices, catalysis, spectroscopic techniques, etc. would be given preferences.
Salary/ Stipend
Rs. 25,000/- (Consolidated)+ 18% HRA (or as per the funding agency norms) p.m.
Age Limit
28 years maximum. Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India (GoI) rules.
Important Dates
Last date of Application
04 February 2026
Selection Process
The PI has the discretion to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.
General Information / Instructions
The position is purely temporary and is coterminous with the project.
The PI has the discretion to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.
The candidate, when selected, is expected to join immediately.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
All original certificates need to be presented before the interview for verification.
The self-attested copies of all the relevant certificates/documents need to submit during application (both soft and hard copies).
Provide at least one academic recommendation letters from previous mentor (s), supervisor(s) or professor.
Venue of Interview: Department of Ceramic Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi 221 005 UP India.
For further clarification regarding the application process, the candidate can discuss with the PI over the phone (9918910417) or email: [email protected].
The application must be sent along with all the relevant documents as per the attached format (Page No. 3) on or before the last date (04/02/2026).
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email after the deadline.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application with all the relevant academic documents (both soft copies and hard copies) in the attached application format (Page No. 3) to the Principal Investigator in the following address and email id by 04/02/2026 (Last Date of Application).
To, Dr. Santanu Das, Associate Professor, Room No: CR-215, Department of Ceramic Engineering Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi 221005 (U.P.) INDIA Email: [email protected] Phone: 9918910417
Please write “Application for Project Associate-I (Ref No: IIT(BHU)/CER/SD/DRDO/ 2024/01)” in the subject line of the email.
The application must be sent along with all the relevant documents as per the attached format (Page No. 3) on or before the last date (04/02/2026).
IIT BHU Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT (BHU) Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026?
Applicants should apply by 04 February 2026 (Deadline).
Q2. What are the educational qualifications required for the Project Associate-I position?
Bachelor/Masters degrees in Sciences (Physics, Chemistry) or Engineering (from any branch). Minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA in preceding degree.
Q3. What is the age limit for IIT (BHU) Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026?
28 years maximum. Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India (GoI) rules.
Q4. What is the emolument for the Project Associate-I post?
Rs. 25,000/- (Consolidated)+ 18% HRA (or as per the funding agency norms) p.m.
Q5. How can I apply for the Project Associate-I position at IIT (BHU)?
Interested candidates should send their application with all the relevant academic documents (both soft copies and hard copies) in the attached application format to the Principal Investigator by email and post by 04 February 2026.
