IIT Guwahati Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply Online by 18 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released its Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 contractual vacancy in the field of advanced manufacturing. This IIT Guwahati RA-1 Recruitment 2026 accepts candidates with a Ph.D. across a genuinely broad range of related engineering disciplines — Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics — provided they bring hands-on experience in at least one of several specific technical areas: additive manufacturing, materials processing, product design, mechanical characterization, CAD/CAM, or experimental research related to advanced manufacturing more broadly. This breadth suggests the underlying research project spans multiple facets of modern manufacturing technology, likely combining design, materials science, and fabrication expertise rather than a narrowly defined single technique. Selection for this IIT Guwahati Research Associate-1 post runs through an Online Interview, scheduled tentatively for 20 August 2026, just two days after the application deadline — a notably fast turnaround that candidates should plan for in advance. Compensation is Rs. 58,000 per month, consolidated, positioned solidly within the typical Research Associate pay band for Ph.D.-holding researchers at premier Indian technical institutes. Online applications for IIT Guwahati Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 are accepted through the institute's dedicated R&D project recruitment portal, and the last date to apply is 18 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should fill in the online application carefully with correct personal, educational, and research experience details, and upload required documents including photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. Given the tight two-day gap between the application deadline and the tentative Online Interview date, candidates should have their documents ready and be prepared to interview on short notice, since IIT Guwahati's project-based Research Associate positions are typically filled quickly once a suitable candidate is identified.

Research Associate-1: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or an allied discipline, with hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, materials processing, product design, mechanical characterization, CAD/CAM, or experimental research related to advanced manufacturing.

• No age limit is specified in the official notification
• Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for any age-related conditions

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or an allied discipline
• Hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, materials processing, product design, mechanical characterization, CAD/CAM, or experimental research related to advanced manufacturing
• No age limit specified in the notification
• Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate practical, hands-on experience in at least one of the listed technical areas, since the notification emphasises applied experience alongside the Ph.D. qualification

Required Documents: recent photograph, signature, Ph.D. degree certificate and thesis details, experience certificates or project documentation demonstrating hands-on manufacturing-related research experience, valid ID proof, and category certificate if applicable — all uploaded during the online application process. Important Instructions: candidates should ensure their application clearly documents specific hands-on experience matching at least one of the listed technical areas — additive manufacturing, materials processing, product design, mechanical characterization, or CAD/CAM — rather than relying solely on a general Ph.D. qualification statement; and given the very short gap between the application deadline and the tentative interview date, candidates should ensure their contact details are accurate and monitor their email closely after applying.

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

• Research Associate-1: Rs. 58,000 per month, consolidated
• The position is contractual, tied to the duration of the sponsoring research project in advanced manufacturing

1. Visit the IIT Guwahati R&D project recruitment portal at iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF to confirm the exact project scope and which hands-on experience area is most relevant
3. Register or log in to the online application portal and fill in your personal, educational, and research experience details
4. Upload your photograph, signature, Ph.D. certificate, and experience documentation in the prescribed format
5. Clearly describe your hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, materials processing, product design, mechanical characterization, or CAD/CAM in the relevant application fields
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application online on or before 18 August 2026 and save a copy or screenshot of your submission for your own records
8. Watch your email closely for the Online Interview call, given the fast-moving timeline toward the tentative 20 August 2026 interview date