Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Assistant Project Scientist. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Tue Mar 17 2026

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IIT Guwahati Assistant Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

Applications are invited by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) for the post of Assistant Project Scientist under a research project titled “Development of nanomaterials for Oil and Gas applications & establishment of nanotechnology laboratory in OIL”. The recruitment will be conducted through an offline interview and the position is offered on a project-based contractual basis.

This recruitment is being conducted by the Research and Development Section of IIT Guwahati. The selected candidate will work at the Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Candidates who possess the required qualifications and are interested in research and development work in the field of nanotechnology and chemistry may apply before the last date mentioned in the notification.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English)	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Organization Name (Hindi)	भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान गुवाहाटी
Department	Research and Development Section
Postal Address	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati-781039, Assam, India
City	Guwahati
State	Assam
Country	India
Postal Code	781039

Recruitment Overview

Designation	Designation (Hindi)	Number of Vacancies	Employment Type	Project Duration
Assistant Project Scientist	सहायक परियोजना वैज्ञानिक	01	Project Based / Contract	89 Days

The position is offered under a research project focused on nanotechnology applications in the oil and gas industry. The appointment will be strictly for a period of 89 days as mentioned in the official notification.

Salary and Pay Details

Pay Recommended (Rs.)	HRA	Medical Allowance	Total Amount (Rs.)
22000	No	No	22000

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹22,000 per month. No additional allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Medical Allowance are mentioned in the notification.

Important Dates and Interview Details

Last Date to Apply	17 March 2026
Interview Date	19 March 2026 (Thursday)
Interview Time	10:00 AM
Mode of Interview	Offline
Interview Venue	Department of Chemistry, IIT Guwahati

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must carefully check the eligibility conditions before applying for the position.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry.

No additional educational qualifications, experience requirements, or specialization details have been mentioned in the official advertisement apart from the required Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.

Age Limit

The official notification does not specify any age limit for the Assistant Project Scientist post.

Reservation Details

Reservation details are not mentioned in the official notification.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the online recruitment portal of the Research and Development Cell, IIT Guwahati. Applicants should ensure that they follow the instructions and guidelines mentioned on the portal carefully before submitting their applications.

Visit the official recruitment portal of the R&D Cell, IIT Guwahati.
Search for the relevant position using the project title mentioned in the advertisement.
Complete the online application form with the required details.
Submit the application on or before 17 March 2026.
Check the application status through the recruitment portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about further details regarding the interview process.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interview.

The interview will be conducted in offline mode at the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

Helpline and Contact Information

Technical Assistance Phone	0361-258-2759
Technical Assistance Email	proman@iitg.ac.in
Principal Investigator	Dr. Kalyan Raidongia
Investigator Email	k.raidongia@iitg.ac.in
Phone	+91 361 258 3311

Other Important Instructions

No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the test or interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified through email regarding the interview details.
Candidates should carefully follow the instructions available on the recruitment portal.

Project Title	Development of nanomaterials for Oil and Gas applications & establishment of nanotechnology laboratory in OIL
Project Number	NANOICNxOIL01106xxKR001
Advertisement Number	IITG/II&SI/Project Staff Rectt-2026/100