IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026: Senior Project Associate (Contractual, Project-Based)

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Project Associate under a project at the Department of Management Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). The post is purely temporary and on contractual basis.

Organization & Advertisement Details

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Department: Department of Management Sciences
Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/281
Nature of Post: Purely temporary and on contractual basis (project-based)

Project Information

Project Title: Policy Interventions for Net Zero Lessons from Global Experiences

Post Details

Designation	Number of Positions	Employment Type	Term of Appointment
Senior Project Associate	01	Contractual / Temporary (Project-based)	As per IITK DORD norms

Job Location

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

Salary / Pay (Consolidated)

Post	Salary Range	Salary Type
Senior Project Associate	Rs. 25900-2100-63700 PM	Consolidated

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

Important Date

Last Date for Submitting Applications: 09 January 2026

Application Process

The application may be submitted through the CER portal or LinkedIn. The notification mentions an Apply Online option ("To apply, please click here: Apply Online").

Submit the application through the CER portal or LinkedIn (as mentioned in the notification).
Ensure the application is submitted on or before 09 January 2026.
Wait for shortlisting communication (shortlisted candidates will be informed via email).

Eligibility Criteria (Minimum Qualification)

Post: Senior Project Associate (01 position)

Option 1

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Power Engineering / Energy Engineering)
Experience: 1 year of experience in the power system / power sector / renewable energy
Preferred (as stated): Good understanding of regulatory and policy aspects of Indian power sector

Option 2

Qualification: Postgraduate
Experience: 1 year of experience in the power system / power sector / renewable energy
Preferred (as stated): Good understanding of regulatory and policy aspects of Indian power sector

Age Limit

Age limit is not mentioned in the provided notification content.

Reservation Details

Reservation details are not mentioned in the provided notification content.

Application Fees

Application fees are not mentioned in the provided notification content.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a Zoom online interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed with an email about the date of interview.

Mode of Interview: Zoom (online)
Shortlisting: Yes (shortlisted candidates will be informed via email)
Interview Schedule Communication: Email

Contact / Helpline Information

Contact Person

Name: Dr. Anoop Singh
Designation: Professor and Coordinator, Centre for Energy Regulation (CER)
Department: Department of Management Sciences
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Address: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016 (India)

Note: Helpline phone numbers and email ID are not mentioned in the provided notification content.

Official Website Links

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

Additional Notes / Disclaimers

The post is purely temporary and on contractual basis.
Term of appointment will be as per IITK DORD norms.
The application may be submitted through the CER portal or LinkedIn.
The selection will be based on a Zoom online interview, and shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
Salary note: Higher starting salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified/experienced candidates as per IITK Rules.

Official Notification Link

https://iitk.ac.in/dord/project/doms-spa-24-12-25.html

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) Recruitment 2026