IIT Kanpur Project Engineer (DOAA Office) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has invited applications for one Project Engineer position at its Academic Affairs (DOAA) Office, a temporary post on a purely contractual basis for 1 year or the end of project duration, whichever is earlier. The salary range is 31600-2600-78400. The essential qualification is M. Tech, or B. Tech / MSc / MCA with 3 years of relevant experience. Applications are made through a Google Form, latest by 02 December 2026.

IIT Kanpur Project Engineer at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Kanpur DOAA Office

The advertisement is issued by the Academic Affairs (DOAA) Office of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. The Project Engineer post sits at the DOAA Office and is temporary, on a purely contractual basis. The notice does not name a project or a funding agency.

Who Can Apply

One post is advertised. The essential qualification and experience are printed together in the notice:

The notice lists the following as desirable:

• A good knowledge of computer, excellent communication skills and experience in project management.
• B.Tech. /B.E. /M.Tech. /M.E. in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in web application development using modern technologies: front-end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, ReactJS, Angular or VueJS), back-end (PHP, Python (Django/Flask), Node.js, Java, .NET Framework, R, MATLAB, GAMS or other high-level programming languages) and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or similar).
• Experience in developing and maintaining enterprise-level web portals, content management systems, ERP/Academic Management Systems, or e-Governance applications.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, web services integration, authentication mechanisms (OAuth, SSO, LDAP) and cloud-based deployment.
• Experience in database design, optimization, backup and performance tuning.
• Ability to independently manage the software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance.
• Experience in developing responsive and mobile-friendly web applications.
• Good communication, documentation, troubleshooting and project management skills.
• Experience of working in academic institutions, research organizations, or government-funded projects.

Candidates with expertise in AI/ML-enabled web applications, data analytics dashboards, cloud computing (AWS/Azure/GCP) and integration with ERP systems will be given additional preference. For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, candidates should refer to the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The salary range printed in the notice is 31600-2600-78400. The post is temporary and purely contractual, for a period of 1 year or the end of project duration, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply for IIT Kanpur Project Engineer

1. Open the Google Form linked in the advertisement (see the application link below).
2. Give complete information on educational qualification, percentage of marks / division, details of working experience and the last salary drawn.
3. Submit the form latest by 02 December 2026.

The notice does not list any documents to attach.

Selection and Interview

The DOAA Office reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and called for a written test and an interview. The notice does not give the dates, venue or pattern of the test and interview.

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