IIT BHU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 10 Sep (UP)

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, has released the IIT BHU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 under reference number ANRF/ECRG/2025/003818/ENS for 1 post. This is a contractual research support opportunity at one of India's premier Institutes of National Importance, suited to Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Genetic Engineering graduates and postgraduates seeking hands-on project research experience. Candidates up to a maximum age of 28 years, holding a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in the relevant Science discipline, or a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology Engineering/Technology, are eligible to apply via email. The selected Project Assistant will work on the sponsored research project under faculty supervision at IIT BHU, contributing to laboratory and research work in the biotechnology/molecular biology domain funded under the ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) Early Career Research Grant scheme. The selection process for IIT BHU Project Assistant 2026 is based on an interview, which may be conducted online or in person. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹27,000 plus 20% HRA, in line with standard project-staff norms for sponsored research projects at IITs. The IIT BHU Project Assistant 2026 application must be submitted via email, since there is no online application portal for this project post. The last date to apply is 10 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF on iitbhu.ac.in before applying, clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line, and ensure their bio-data and supporting documents are complete before sending the application.

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Sciences (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering), OR a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (Biotechnology), from a recognized University or equivalent. The project is funded under reference number ANRF/ECRG/2025/003818/ENS.

• Maximum age limit: 28 years
• Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Women/PwD candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, and further relaxable for candidates with relevant research experience, as per GoI/institute norms

• Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering, or a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology Engineering/Technology
• Maximum age 28 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Women/PwD and 3 years for OBC candidates
• Additional age relaxation for candidates with relevant research experience, as per GoI/institute norms
• Application accepted only via email; no online portal for this post

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

₹27,000 per month, plus 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA).

1. Read the official IIT BHU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and any research experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention the post applied for, Project Assistant, 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, 10 September 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
8. Watch for a response from the project's Principal Investigator regarding shortlisting
9. Prepare for the interview stage, which may be conducted online or in person
10. Carry original documents for verification if the interview is scheduled in person