IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by Email 25 Sep (UP)

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/182 for 3 Project Scientist / Project Engineer posts. IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 supports an active sponsored research and development project at the institute's Kanpur campus, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates holding an M.Tech/M.E./M.S./M.Sc./MCA in Geoinformatics, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science or allied disciplines, or a B.Tech/B.E./B.S. in relevant Engineering disciplines with 1 year of relevant experience, can apply by e-mail up to 25 September 2026. Selected Project Scientists/Project Engineers will support R&D activities under the sponsoring project at IIT Kanpur, contributing technical and analytical work across geoinformatics, computing, or earth-sciences-linked research depending on the specific role. The selection process is Shortlisting of applications followed by an Online Interview. Salary for IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹31,600 to ₹78,400 per month, depending on the specific position, qualification and experience, on a contract basis with no application fee for any category. Candidates for IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 must prepare a complete bio-data application with self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates, ID proof and recent passport-size photographs, and send it by e-mail to the address specified in the official notification, on or before 25 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification at iitk.ac.in before applying. IIT Kanpur is one of India's premier Institutes of National Importance, and this recruitment supports its sponsored research and development portfolio; a Project Scientist/Project Engineer role here typically ties directly to a specific externally-funded project rather than a general Institute vacancy.

M.Tech/M.E./M.S./M.Sc./MCA in Geoinformatics/Civil/Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Earth Sciences/Mathematics/Physics/Data Science or allied disciplines, OR B.Tech/B.E./B.S. in relevant Engineering disciplines with 1 year of relevant experience.

Not specified in the notification currently available

Project Scientist / Project Engineer (3 posts) — M.Tech/M.E./M.S./M.Sc./MCA in Geoinformatics, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science or allied disciplines Alternative route — B.Tech/B.E./B.S. in Geoinformatics, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or allied Engineering disciplines, with 1 year of relevant experience Job Type — Contract, project-linked engagement at IIT Kanpur No application fee for any category Selection Process — Shortlisting of applications followed by an Online Interview Salary is discipline and experience-dependent within the ₹31,600–₹78,400 per month range; candidates should confirm the exact slab applicable to their post from the official notification Age limit is not specified in the notification currently available IIT Kanpur is an Institute of National Importance; this recruitment supports a specific sponsored R&D project, and candidates should confirm the exact project name, Principal Investigator, and discipline-wise post allocation from the official notification PDF at iitk.ac.in. Reading the full notification before applying is especially important here since eligibility differs by discipline within the same advertisement.

₹31,600 – ₹78,400 per month, depending on qualification and experience

1. Read the official IIT Kanpur notification carefully before applying.
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 25 September 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
8. Prepare for the Online Interview if shortlisted following the application screening.