IIT Kanpur Principal Project Associate Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 10 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released Principal Project Associate Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/155 for 1 contractual research and development post. This government research job 2026 is open to highly experienced candidates holding either a Master's degree with 8 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. The selected Principal Project Associate will support ongoing R&D project work at IIT Kanpur. Selection for this recruitment is through an online interview — there is no written examination. The salary is ₹49,000 plus HRA per month, reflecting a senior-level contractual research position. Applications for IIT Kanpur Principal Project Associate 2026 must be sent via email, with the post name clearly mentioned in the subject line. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. There is no application fee for General/OBC or SC/ST candidates. Candidates must read the complete official IIT Kanpur notification PDF before applying to confirm the exact email address and required documents.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with minimum 8 years of experience
• OR Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with minimum 4 years of experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/related field with 8 years' experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years' experience
• Contractual appointment

• General/OBC: Nil
• SC/ST: Nil

₹49,000 + HRA per month

1. Visit the official website — iitk.ac.in
2. Locate the Principal Project Associate Recruitment 2026 notification, Advt No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/155
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully
4. Prepare a complete application with bio-data, educational qualifications, and experience details
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
6. Clearly mention "Principal Project Associate" in the subject line of the email
7. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
8. Ensure the email is sent before 10 August 2026
9. Retain a copy of the sent email for future reference
10. Await shortlisting and online interview call