IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 18 Sep (Gujarat)

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released the IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. SPON/10455/Advt0302 for 1 post. This is a contractual research opportunity at an Institute of National Importance in Gujarat, suited to candidates holding a Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, Physics, or Materials Science, or an M.Tech./M.S. with relevant experience. Candidates meeting the prescribed qualification are eligible to apply online through the official website, iitgn.ac.in, until 18 September 2026. The Project Scientist will contribute to the sponsored research project at IIT Gandhinagar under faculty supervision, drawing on domain expertise in Electrical, Electronics, Physics or Materials Science, and providing technical leadership on device fabrication, characterisation, or related experimental work depending on the specific project's requirements. The selection process for IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist 2026 consists of a Written Test, a Skill Test, and an Interview. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in the range of ₹60,000 to ₹1,25,000, on a contractual basis, depending on qualification and experience. The IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist 2026 online application is available at iitgn.ac.in. The last date to apply is 18 September 2026. There is no application fee mentioned for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since the exact salary within the ₹60,000 to ₹1,25,000 range depends on the candidate's specific qualification tier (Ph.D. versus M.Tech./M.S. with experience), and the post is distinct from other ongoing IIT Gandhinagar recruitments in unrelated fields such as archaeology.

Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science discipline, OR M.Tech./M.S. or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in research, design, or a closely related technical role.

Not specified in the official notification.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science, or M.Tech./M.S. with 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant discipline
• No application fee for any category
• Contractual engagement tied to the duration of the sponsored research project
• Wide salary band (₹60,000–₹1,25,000) reflects placement into Ph.D. versus M.Tech./M.S.-with-experience tiers

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

₹60,000 to ₹1,25,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.

1. Visit the official IIT Gandhinagar website, iitgn.ac.in, and locate the Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility
3. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and professional details
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed format
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the application online on or before 18 September 2026
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Watch for further communication from IIT Gandhinagar regarding shortlisting
9. Prepare for the Written Test, the first stage of the selection process
10. Prepare for the Skill Test and Interview, which follow the Written Test