Organization & Advertisement Details

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Department / Unit	Department of Management Sciences; Centre for Energy Regulation (CER)
Advertisement Number	P.Rect./R&D/2025/283
Project Title	Cost of Variable Renewable Energy Integration
Post Nature	Purely temporary and on a contractual basis

Post & Vacancy Details

Designation	No. of Positions	Employment Type
Project Engineer	01	Temporary / Contractual (Project-based)

Note: The post is project-based and offered on a contractual basis only.

Job Location (As Mentioned)

City: Kanpur
State: Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
Postal Code: 208016
Street Address: Department of Management Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016 (India)

Salary / Remuneration

Salary Range (Consolidated)	Rs. 31600-2600-78400 PM (Consolidated)

Important Note: Higher starting salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified/experienced candidates as per IITK Rules.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 09 January 2026

Interview Scheduling: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date of interview.

Eligibility Criteria (Minimum Qualification)

Applicants must meet either of the following minimum qualification routes for the Project Engineer position.

Option A: M.E. / M.Tech

Required Qualification: M.E. / M.Tech (Electrical / Energy / Mechanical Engineering)
Required Knowledge Area: Knowledge of the Power System / Power Sector / Energy Sector
Preferred: Experience in data analytics and a good understanding of the regulatory and policy aspects of the Indian power market
Added Advantage: Expertise in production cost modeling using GAMS / Python / R

Option B: B.Tech + Experience

Required Qualification: B.Tech (Electrical / Energy / Mechanical Engineering)
Required Experience: + 3 years of relevant experience in the Power System / Power Sector / Energy Sector
Preferred: An understanding of the regulatory and policy aspects of the Indian power market
Preferred: Experience in data analytics
Added Advantage: Experience in production cost modeling, preferably using GAMS / Python / R

Desired Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of power market products and regulatory frameworks, including the Grid Code, Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM), Ancillary Services, etc.
Proven expertise in data analysis, modelling, research, and problem-solving.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write comprehensive reports.
Ability to compile and analyse power system data.

Responsibilities (Key Role Requirements)

Conducting strong research, analysis, and problem-solving.
Analysing policy and regulatory documents, including review and summarization.
Performing data analysis and supporting the team in day-to-day activities.
Preparing high-quality reports, research articles and documentation.
Contributing to tasks and activities relevant to ongoing projects.
Any additional responsibilities related to the work as assigned.

Term of Appointment

The appointment will be as per IITK DORD norms.

Application Process

Submit the application through the CER portal or LinkedIn.
Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and suitability as per the stated qualifications and preferred skills.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview date and related instructions.

Submission Deadline: The last date for submitting applications is 09 January 2026.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a Zoom online interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date of interview.

Reservation, Age Limit & Application Fees

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Age Limit	Not mentioned
Reservation Details	Not mentioned
Application Fees	Not mentioned

Official Websites (As Provided)

Website 1: https://eal.iitk.ac.in
Website 2: https://cer.iitk.ac.in

Contact Information

Contact Person: Dr. Anoop Singh

Designation: Professor and Coordinator, Centre for Energy Regulation (CER)

Department: Department of Management Sciences

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Address: Kanpur - 208016 (India)

Communication Note: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date of interview.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) Recruitment 2026