IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 05 Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Guwahati website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form..

IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer 2026 – Important Details

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IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer 2026 Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 is 5 posts as per the project advertisement.

• Project Scientist: 04 posts
• Associate Project Engineer: 01 post

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer 2026

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications for the respective posts:

• Project Scientist: Ph.D. in VLSI/Microelectronics/CS OR MTech/ME in VLSI/Microelectronics/CS with 2 Years of relevant experience. Candidates having knowledge of chip signoff/tape-out and the commercial EDA tools and the VLSI Design flow, RTL Design/Design Verification OR DFT/Synthesis (Genus/Modus/Tessent) OR Physical Design (Innovus), PV(Calibre), STA (Tempus) are preferred.
• Associate Project Engineer: Master's degree in VLSI/Microelectronics/CS OR Bachelor's degree in EC/EE/CS with 3 years experience in RTL Design/Data Verification or DFT/Synthesis.

2. Age Limit

The age limit for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 is not mentioned in the advertisement.

3. Nationality

Nationality conditions are not specifically mentioned in the advertisement.

Selection Process for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer 2026

Candidates will be selected based on the performance in the interview.

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online or in-person interview.
• The selection committee will decide on suitable candidates after the interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the test and interview.
• Candidates applying for multiple posts will not be considered for selection.

How to Apply for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online by following the process given below:

1. Visit the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/
2. Search for the project title “Design and Development of AI/ML Co-Processor and Post Quantum Cryptography Co-Processor (An Initiative towards Electronics System Design and Manufacturing in North-East Region)” in the portal.
3. Access the relevant position for Project Scientist or Associate Project Engineer.
4. Fill the online application form as per instructions and guidelines provided on the portal.
5. Upload the relevant documents in PDF format only at the registration link.
6. Submit the form on or before 27 January 2026 (Tuesday) till 5.00 PM.
7. Choose the mode of interview (online or in-person) during the online form submission.
8. Shortlisted candidates will receive WebEx/Google Meet link by email for online interviews.

Form Link: https://forms.gle/RSqcGkmXqTjdii7e8

Important Dates for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer 2026

Salary/Stipend for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer 2026

• Project Scientist: Pay Rs. 56,000 + HRA Rs. 11,200 + Medical Rs. 1,250; Total Amount Rs. 68,450 per month; Duration of appointment: 6 months.
• Associate Project Engineer: Pay Rs. 35,000 + HRA Rs. 7,000 + Medical Rs. 1,250; Total Amount Rs. 43,250 per month; Duration of appointment: 6 months.

Instructions for IIT Guwahati Project Scientist, Associate Project Engineer 2026

• Candidates need to upload the relevant documents in PDF format only at the registration link on or before 27 January 2026 (Tuesday) till 5.00 PM.
• Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interview.
• No call letter will be sent separately to candidates.
• Candidates applying for multiple posts will not be considered for selection.
• The shortlisted candidates have to appear in the online or in-person interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the test and interview.
• For any clarification, candidates may contact Prof. Gaurav Trivedi (Principal Investigator) by email at [email protected] or [email protected], Phone: 9181189108.
• For any technical assistance related to the online application process, candidates may email to [email protected].

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