IIT (BHU) Varanasi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8 Project Assistant, JRF and More Posts
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi has announced 8 vacancies across various posts. The recruitment drive includes Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow, Project Attendant, Research Associate, and other positions. The online application process will begin on 08 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 29 October 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, iitbhu.ac.in.
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi has announced 8 vacancies across various posts. The recruitment drive includes Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow, Project Attendant, Research Associate, and other positions. The online application process will begin on 08 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 29 October 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, iitbhu.ac.in.
A total of 8 vacancies are available under the Secretariat for SLCR at IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
S. No.
Positions
No. of Posts
1.
Project Attendant
2
2.
Project Assistant
2
3.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
4.
Research Associate-I
2
5.
Senior Project Scientist (Professional Grade-I)
1
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Eligibility Criteria
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Qualification Required
Post
Qualification Required
Project Attendant
Graduate Degree in Sciences with experience in water quality sampling and testing including the application of NbS system (1 in no.) OR Graduate Degree in Fine Arts/Design/Architecture with proficiency in office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, CAD/Photoshop/InDesign/CorelDraw/Illustrator etc. (1 in no.).
Project Assistant
Graduation in Science or Engineering fields OR 3 years Diploma in Engg. & Technology with knowledge related to water quality sampling and testing including the application of NbS system.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Master’s Degree in Science and Engg in the field of (Hydraulics /River Engineering /Water Resources /Geoinformatics with GATE /NET or any equivalent national level examinations qualified).
Research Associate-I
Ph.D. or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research and teaching experience after M.Sc./M.Tech. with at least 1 paper in SCI Journal. Essential Qualifications and Specialization: Related to design and implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for treating waste water AND Hydrological/Hydrogeological Modelling.
Senior Project Scientist (Professional Grade-I)
Ph.D. in Environment Science, Water Resources or any relevant discipline and having 6-8 years of research or teaching experience.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Age Limit
The upper age limits vary by post as specified in the official notification.
Post
Upper Age Limit
Project Attendant
50 Years
Project Assistant
50 years
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
30 years
Research Associate-I
40 years
Senior Project Scientist (Professional Grade-I)
45 years
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
Female / SC / ST / PH Candidates
5 years
OBC-NCL Candidates
3 years
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Salary
Post
Pay / Monthly Salary
Project Attendant
₹ 18,000/- + HRA
Project Assistant
₹ 20,000/- + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
₹ 37,000/- + HRA
Research Associate-I
₹ 58,000/- + HRA
Senior Project Scientist (Professional Grade-I)
₹ 125,000 - 145,000 + HRA
HRA will be given as per the Government norms.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Selection Process
The selection process involves screening of applications, followed by a Test and/or Interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply for IIT (BHU) Varanasi Recruitment 2026
Fill out the Application Form provided in Annexure-I of the official notification.
Prepare a single PDF file attaching all requisite degrees and certificates.
Access the Google Form link provided in the official notification.
Upload the completed application PDF and required documents to the Google Form.
Submit the form on or before 29.10.2026.
Documents Required
Application Form (Annexure-I)
Educational qualification certificates and degrees
Experience certificates (if applicable)
GATE/NET scorecards or certificates (where applicable)
Passport size photograph
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Important Instructions
The initial appointment shall be valid until August 2027 and is co-terminus with the project duration.
SLCR reserves the right to set benchmarks and call only eligible candidates for Test and/or Interview.
The Selection Committee reserves the right not to fill any of the posts advertised without assigning reasons.
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview through email ONLY.
Selected candidates are expected to join within a month.
The position is purely contractual, with no right to claim regularization or absorption in the Institute.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
It is a recruitment drive conducted by the Secretariat for Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) at IIT (BHU) Varanasi under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for various project positions.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are a total of 8 vacancies available across different posts.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application via the Google form is 29.10.2026.
Q4. What is the starting date for applications?
The application process started on 08.10.2026.
Q5. What are the posts available in this recruitment?
The posts include Project Attendant, Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate-I, and Senior Project Scientist (Professional Grade-I).
Q6. What is the upper age limit for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)?
The upper age limit for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) is 30 years.
Q7. How can I apply for these positions?
Candidates must fill out the prescribed application form, prepare a single PDF file with all certificates, and submit it through the official Google form link.
Q8. Is there any application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Q9. Are these permanent positions?
No, these positions are purely contractual in nature and co-terminus with the project duration.
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