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ERNET India Recruitment 2026 (Project Engineer/Manager) — 6 Posts, Apply by 07 Sep (Delhi)

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ERNET India Recruitment 2026 (Project Engineer/Manager) — 6 Posts, Apply by 07 Sep (Delhi)
Total Posts
6
Minimum Qualification
Graduate

Overview

ERNET India, an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released ERNET India Recruitment 2026 for 6 posts — Project Engineer Level 02, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager Level 01, and Project Manager Level 02 — under its Smart Classroom project. This central government job invites candidates with a full-time B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent degree in Electronics, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Tele-Communication, Computer Science, Computer Application, Instrumentation, or Physics. Selected candidates under ERNET India Recruitment 2026 will work on Smart Classroom project deployment and management on a contract basis. The selection process for ERNET India Recruitment 2026 primarily involves an Interview for shortlisted candidates. The salary for ERNET India Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹35,000-50,000 per month for Project Engineer Level 02, ₹45,000-60,000 for Senior Project Engineer, ₹55,000-70,000 for Project Manager Level 01, up to ₹75,000-1,25,000 for Project Manager Level 02, depending on the post and level of appointment. The ERNET India Recruitment 2026 application must be submitted by email on or before 07 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official ERNET India notification PDF before applying, since qualification requirements are common across all four posts but the salary and level of responsibility vary significantly by grade. ERNET India (Education and Research Network) is one of the earliest internet service providers in the country, having pioneered networking services for the Indian academic and research community since the 1980s. Beyond its core networking mandate, ERNET India undertakes government-funded digital infrastructure projects such as Smart Classroom deployment, offering technically qualified engineers and project managers an opportunity to work on nationally significant IT and education-technology initiatives under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Qualification

Project Engineer Level 02: Full time B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent degree in Electronics/Information Technology/Electronics and Communication/Tele-Communication/Computer Science/Computer Application/Instrumentation/Physics Senior Project Engineer: Full time B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent degree in the same relevant disciplines Project Manager Level 01: Full time B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent degree in the same relevant disciplines Project Manager Level 02: Full time B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent degree in the same relevant disciplines

Age Limit

Not specified in this notification — age limit details are not provided in the available sources; candidates should refer to the full official notification for exact criteria.

Eligibility

  • Full-time B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent in Electronics/IT/ECE/Telecom/CS/Computer Applications/Instrumentation/Physics — common requirement across all 4 posts
  • Age limit not specified — refer to full official notification
  • No application fee for any category
  • Contract basis engagement under the Smart Classroom project
  • Salary and responsibility level vary by grade (Project Engineer Level 02 through Project Manager Level 02)

Important Dates

  1. Last Date to Apply

    07 Sept 2026

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

Salary

Project Engineer Level 02: ₹35,000 - 50,000 per month Senior Project Engineer: ₹45,000 - 60,000 per month Project Manager Level 01: ₹55,000 - 70,000 per month Project Manager Level 02: ₹75,000 - 1,25,000 per month

How to Apply

  1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
  2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
  3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
  4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
  5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
  6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 07 September 2026
  7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference

Selection Process

  • Interview

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Project Engineer Level 023
Senior Project Engineer1
Project Manager Level 011
Project Manager Level 021

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNil
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies has ERNET India notified for this recruitment?+
A1. ERNET India has announced a total of 6 vacancies across four posts: Project Engineer Level 02 (3), Senior Project Engineer (1), Project Manager Level 01 (1), and Project Manager Level 02 (1).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ERNET India Recruitment 2026?+
A2. The last date to submit the application via email is 07 September 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for these posts?+
A3. Candidates need a full-time B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent degree in Electronics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines, common across all four posts.
Q4. What is the salary range for the recruited candidates?+
A4. Salary ranges from ₹35,000 to ₹1,25,000 per month, depending on the post and level of appointment.
Q5. What is the application process for ERNET India Recruitment 2026?+
A5. Interested candidates must apply via email, preparing a detailed bio-data, attaching necessary documents, and sending the application to the official email address before the last date.
Q6. Is there any application fee for ERNET India Recruitment 2026?+
A6. No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category for this recruitment drive.
Q7. What is the selection process for these positions?+
A7. Selection for the advertised posts is primarily based on an Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Q8. What project is this recruitment for?+
A8. This recruitment is for ERNET India's Smart Classroom project.
Q9. What is the job type for these positions?+
A9. The positions are offered on a contract basis for a fixed tenure as per the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.
Q10. Where can I find the official notification for ERNET India Recruitment 2026?+
A10. The official notification PDF can be accessed through the ERNET India website at www.ernet.in.

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