IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Senior Project Associate/ Project Scientist I Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior Project Associate/ Project Scientist I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Tirupati website. The last date to submit the application form is 01-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Tirupati Senior Project Associate/ Project Scientist I 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 Tirupati Senior Project Associate / Project Scientist I 2026 – Important Details

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Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies for IIT Tirupati Senior Project Associate / Project Scientist I Recruitment 2026 is 1 post.

Note: Category-wise vacancy details are not mentioned in the advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Doctoral Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent and have at least four years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services to apply for IIT Tirupati Senior Project Associate / Project Scientist I positions.

2. Desired Experience

• Working knowledge in interdisciplinary fields of civil and infrastructure engineering, including: innovative pavement materials such as asphalt-rubber, polymers, fibers; advanced materials characterization techniques such as asphalt binder rheology, FTIR, XRD, SEM, DSC; roadway construction and quality control; vehicle-pavement interaction; pavement condition assessment and evaluation; numerical modeling and analysis.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment, self-motivated, and able to work under a variety of challenging research conditions.
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strengths in critical thinking, innovative and positive outlook, development of scientific hypothesis and research planning, and troubleshooting.
• Commitment to results and organization, with highest work ethics and management skills.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and roadway construction purposes.
• Willingness to write proposals and secure grants.

3. Age Limit

The age limit for IIT Tirupati Senior Project Associate / Project Scientist I Recruitment 2026 is:

• Maximum Age: 40 Years )

Selection Process 

Candidates will be selected based on the following process:

• Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
• In-person interview at IIT Tirupati.
• No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates appearing for the interview.
• The interview date will be notified to shortlisted candidates by email.

Note: The institute reserves the right to discontinue the position with one month notice if performance is not satisfactory.

How to Apply 

Eligible candidates can apply online for IIT Tirupati Senior Project Associate / Project Scientist I 2026 by following these steps (as per the notification):

1. Prepare a detailed CV (maximum 2 pages) specifying qualifications and experience.
2. Keep scanned copies of experience certificates and marksheets from Class X till date ready for upload.
3. Visit the application link: https://forms.gle/J1iB3CbCnKNALCy39.
4. Fill in the required details in the online form accurately.
5. Upload the detailed CV and scanned copies of required documents as instructed.
6. Submit the application on or before 01/02/2026.
7. Wait for email communication from IIT Tirupati regarding shortlisting and interview schedule.

For any queries, candidates may send mail to [email protected].

Important Dates

Salary/Stipend

The consolidated monthly salary for the IIT Tirupati Senior Project Associate / Project Scientist I position is Rs. 56,000 + HRA @ 8% per month.

The tenure of assignment is 01 year (12 months), extendable based on performance.

Instructions

• The position is purely temporary and is in a time-bound National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), New Delhi sponsored collaborative project undertaken by IIT Tirupati, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, IIT Palakkad, and NIT Rourkela.
• The shortlisted candidates will be informed by E-mail only.
• Selection will be based on the qualifications, experience and in-person interview at IIT Tirupati.
• No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates appearing for the interview.
• IIT Tirupati reserves the right to discontinue the position with one month notice if performance is not satisfactory.

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