Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Associate. 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 31 2026

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IIT Mandi Project Associate Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has released an official notification inviting applications from Indian nationals for the post of Project Associate under a sponsored research project. This recruitment is purely temporary and project-based, with a consolidated salary and performance-based extension.

Advertisement No.: IITM/SRIC/Project No. IITI-DRISHTI/SRC/568/ FY-2025-26/01
Notification Date: 13 March 2026

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi)
Address	Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand – 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
City	Kamand / Mandi
State	Himachal Pradesh
Country	India
Postal Code	175075
Official Website	https://www.iitmandi.ac.in

Post Details

Post Name	Salary	Employment Type
Project Associate	₹25,000 per month (Consolidated)	Temporary / Project-Based (Initial appointment for 12 months or till project completion)

Project Information

Project Title: CHETNA: Cognitive Hardware for EEG/EMG-based Therapeutic Neuro-Assistance
Funding Agency: IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation under the NM-ICPS scheme
Principal Investigator: Prof. Shubhajit Roy Chowdhury
School/Center: Centre for Human Computer Interaction (CHCI)
Project Duration: 12 months

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 13 March 2026
Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026 (5:00 PM IST)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Option 1: B.Tech (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering / Computer Science Engineering with minimum 70% aggregate marks or 7.0 CGPA along with a valid GATE qualification in any year.
Option 2: M.Tech (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering / Computer Science Engineering with minimum 70% aggregate marks or 7.0 CGPA.

Age Limit: Not specified in the official notification.

Reservation Policy

Relaxation of marks may be granted to candidates belonging to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PwD, or other reserved categories as per Government of India norms.

Application Process

Interested candidates must prepare a complete CV containing personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and work experience.
Include details of two referees with their name, affiliation, mobile number, and email address.
Clearly mention educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks or division.
Save the CV as a PDF file.
Send the application via email with the advertisement number mentioned in the subject line.
Email the application to: src@iitmandi.ac.in

Applications must be submitted before 31 March 2026, 5:00 PM IST. Late submissions will not be considered.

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and project requirements.
IIT Mandi reserves the right to set higher criteria for shortlisting.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or displayed on the official website.
Final selection will be through an offline or online interview.

Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Contact Information

Phone: 01905-267132
Email: sricoffice@iitmandi.ac.in
Application Email: src@iitmandi.ac.in

Important Instructions

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Initial appointment is for 12 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.
Extension of services depends on satisfactory performance.
IIT Mandi reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process without prior notice.
For any clarification regarding eligibility, candidates may contact via email at src@iitmandi.ac.in.