IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 16 Sep (Assam)

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released IIT Guwahati Assistant Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IITG/II&SI/Project Staff Rectt-2026/147 for 2 project-based vacancies. This Assam government job 2026 opportunity is open to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with relevant experience in pilot-plant design and operation being a strong advantage. The last date to apply online is 16 September 2026. Selected Assistant Project Engineers will support detailed design engineering of chemical process equipment, pilot-plant piping design, and preparation and analysis of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) at IIT Guwahati, along with operation and performance analysis of chemical engineering pilot plants. This role sits within IIT Guwahati's Industry & International Sponsored Projects (II&SI) unit, indicating the position supports a sponsored engineering or industrial-linked research initiative rather than a purely academic research fellowship. The selection process is an Online Interview scheduled for 18 September 2026 — there is no written examination for this project-based post. The consolidated salary for this position is Rs. 28,500 per month. The IIT Guwahati Assistant Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 online application is available at the IIT Guwahati recruitment portal. The last date to apply online is 16 September 2026, ahead of the interview scheduled for 18 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official IIT Guwahati notification PDF before applying, since practical project experience in chemical/mechanical pilot-plant work is specifically called out as a preferred qualification.

• Assistant Project Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution; candidates with relevant project experience in detailed design engineering of chemical process equipment, pilot-plant piping design, preparation and analysis of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and operation and performance analysis of chemical engineering pilot plants are encouraged to apply

Not specified in the official notification

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution
• Relevant project experience in detailed design engineering of chemical process equipment, pilot-plant piping design, P&IDs, and pilot plant operation/performance analysis is encouraged, though not stated as strictly mandatory
• No age limit is specified in the official notification
• No application fee is charged for any category
• Selection is via a single Online Interview stage, with no written examination
• The position is project-based, tied to the duration of the specific research/infrastructure project at IIT Guwahati
• Candidates must select their online interview slot preference at the time of application, as instructed on the IIT Guwahati recruitment portal

No application fee is mentioned for any category

Rs. 28,500 per month (consolidated)

1. Visit the IIT Guwahati recruitment portal at iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment
2. Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational and experience details
3. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
4. Pay the application fee online, if applicable
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form, since the online application cannot be edited after final submission
6. Submit the application before 16 September 2026
7. Attend the Online Interview as scheduled on 18 September 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference