IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist (Archaeology) 2026 — 1 Post, 20 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. SPON/70140/Advt0295 for 1 post. This Gujarat central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research position open to candidates holding a PhD in AIHC & Archaeology, Heritage and Museum Studies, or Material Science with an archaeometallurgy specialisation. Candidates up to 45 years of age can apply online before the last date. Selected Project Scientist will work at the intersection of archaeology and materials science, likely contributing to archaeometallurgical research examining ancient metal artefacts, mining and smelting technologies, or heritage conservation science. This is an unusually interdisciplinary post at a technical institute, reflecting IIT Gandhinagar's Archaeological Sciences Centre and its focus on scientific approaches to studying India's cultural heritage, combining laboratory-based materials analysis with historical and archaeological interpretation of excavated artefacts and sites. The monthly salary ranges from ₹60,000 to ₹1,25,000, reflecting a wide pay band tied to the candidate's research experience and seniority. The IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist 2026 online application closes on 20 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. SPON/70140/Advt0295) before applying via the official application portal, and should clearly demonstrate their specific specialisation, whether in archaeology, heritage studies, or archaeometallurgy, in their application.

Candidates need a PhD in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (AIHC & Archaeology), Heritage and Museum Studies, or Material Science with a specialisation in archaeometallurgy. This is a contractual Project Scientist position at IIT Gandhinagar, combining archaeological and materials science expertise.

Maximum age is 45 years.

• PhD in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (AIHC & Archaeology)
• OR PhD in Heritage and Museum Studies
• OR PhD in Material Science with archaeometallurgy specialisation
• Maximum age 45 years
• This is a contractual position, not a permanent institute appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection details are not fully specified in the notification reviewed; candidates should confirm directly with IIT Gandhinagar
• This is a sponsored (SPON) research project position, with duration tied to the project's funding cycle
• The wide salary band (₹60,000-₹1,25,000) suggests the position may be filled at different seniority levels depending on the candidate's research track record

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

₹60,000 to ₹1,25,000 per month This is a contractual position, not a permanent institute appointment

1. Visit the official IIT Gandhinagar application portal
2. Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and PhD qualification details
3. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and PhD certificate/publication details in the prescribed format
4. Clearly specify your area of specialisation — archaeology, heritage studies, or archaeometallurgy — in the application
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable (none is currently specified)
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application online on or before 20 August 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for your own future reference