The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official advertisement for recruitment to the post of Project Associate II (Biology) under the Center for Creative Learning. The position is temporary for a duration of 1 Year with a consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs 50,000 to 90,000 per month depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal by 17/11/2026.
About IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (Biology)
The recruitment is conducted by the Research & Development Office of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar for the Center for Creative Learning led by Principal Investigator Prof Manish Jain. The project focuses on school STEM education through hands-on and inquiry-based learning, specifically seeking self-driven and creative Life Science and Biology educators to design rigorous learning modules and prototypes.
IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (Biology) at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |
| Department | Center for Creative Learning |
| Project (title as printed) | Center for Creative Learning |
| Post Name(s) | Project Associate II (Biology) |
| Vacancies | 1 Position |
| Pay | Rs 50,000 to 90,000 per month depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 17/11/2026 |
| Official Website | Official Website |
Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee the shortlisting and/or appointment. A higher cutoff level may be used. The Institute reserves all rights, not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill up a position through this round of selection process without assigning any reason.
Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 Position available for the Project Associate II (Biology) post under the Center for Creative Learning at IIT Gandhinagar.
Who Can Apply
Candidates must meet the essential academic qualifications and experience norms prescribed by the institute.
Essential Qualification
- M.Sc. in Life Science/ Bio Science/Biological Science with minimum 02 years of post-qualification experience. OR
- B.Sc. with Life Science/ Bio Science/Biological Science subject with minimum 06 years of post-qualification experience.
The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
Desirable Qualification and Background
- We are seeking a self-driven and creative Life Science/Biology/Bioscience educator with a strong desire to work in school STEM education through hands-on and inquiry-based learning.
- Experience in teaching Life Science/Biology/bio science to students of grades 8-12 (eg., TGT, PGT, CBSE, IB, IGCSE, ICSE and state boards).
- Good communication and facilitation skills; professional fluency in spoken-written English and spoken Hindi; good digital documentation skills.
- Experience in designing/conducting physical experiments, hands-on activities, use of lab instruments.
- 1 year experience in writing textbook chapters, or making learning modules for grades 8-12 in ed-tech.
Pay and Tenure
The consolidated monthly remuneration is Rs 50,000 to 90,000 per month depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) is NA. The duration of the appointment is 1 Year.
IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (Biology) Job Description
Main responsibilities include, though not limited to:
- Create high-quality rigorous hands-on Life Science/Biology/bio science modules for grades 6-12 Biology and update/organise the resource repository.
- Adapt-make-test-optimise the activities/ models/prototypes.
- Documentations of manuals, chapters, worksheets, presentations, videos, articles.
- Convert relevant activity for models ready to use in schools with product specifications.
- Coordinate and conduct the testing of content in schools.
How to Apply for IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (Biology)
Candidates can apply online through the official application link provided by the institute before the deadline.
- Visit the official recruitment portal at http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/.
- Submit the application before the last date of application submission, which is 17/11/2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Application Submission | 17/11/2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Application Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement Notice |
| Official Website | IIT Gandhinagar Website |