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Project Scientist, Assistant Project Engineer, Lab Assistant & Scientific Administrative Assistant Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Research and Development Section

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati-781039, Assam

Apply Deadline

13 Aug 2026

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Research and Development Section (IIT Guwahati)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	Diploma (diploma), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd), Engineering Diploma (engineering-diploma)
Number of Vacancies	7 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹18,000 - ₹56,000 Per Month
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	Project Scientist: 2-4 years of relevant experience depending on qualification. Assistant Project Engineer: Background in RTL Design/Data Verification, DFT/Synthesis, Physical Design, Signoff, or Analog. Lab Assistant: Preference for candidates with 2 years of experience (Diploma holders). Scientific Administrative Assistant: Preference for candidates with 1 year of work experience.
Application Fee	No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official portal for updates. Fee, if any, will be specified during the online application process.

📄 Details & Description

Recruitment for hybrid (offline/online) interviews for multiple technical and administrative positions under the project 'Design and Development of AI/ML Co-Processor and Post Quantum Cryptography Co-Processor' at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
Positions include Project Scientist, Assistant Project Engineer, Lab Assistant, and Scientific Administrative Assistant with roles in VLSI/Microelectronics, RTL Design, Data Verification, Physical Design, and administrative support.
Project duration: 11 months with potential revisions based on candidate performance and experience.
Interview date: 18 August 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00 AM onwards at Research Building, 7th Floor, IIT Guwahati.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Project Scientist: Ph.D. in VLSI/Microelectronics/Computer Science OR M.Tech/ME in VLSI/Microelectronics/Computer Science with 2 years of relevant experience OR B.Tech/BE in Electronics/Computer Science with 4 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Project Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computer Science with background in RTL Design/Data Verification, DFT/Synthesis, Physical Design, Signoff, or Analog.
Lab Assistant: B.Sc. with 65% or 7 CGPA and above OR Diploma in Engineering with 65% or 7 CGPA and above, preferably with 2 years of experience.
Scientific Administrative Assistant: M.Sc/B.Sc in Electronics/Computer Science/IT OR Diploma in Engineering, preferably with 1 year of work experience.

⚙️ Selection Process

Selection will be based on candidate performance in the hybrid (offline/online) interview.
No separate call letters will be issued; candidates must check the recruitment portal for updates.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via the portal or email.
Basic pay may be revised based on interview performance and relevant experience.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible as per government norms.

📂 Required Documents

Scanned copies of educational certificates (degree/diploma) in PDF format.
Scanned copies of experience certificates (if applicable) in PDF format.
Scanned copy of caste certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.
Scanned copy of disability certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.
Passport-sized photograph in JPEG/JPG format.
Signature in JPEG/JPG format.
Any other relevant documents as specified on the recruitment portal.

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official portal for updates.
Fee, if any, will be specified during the online application process.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Project Scientist position?

The eligibility criteria for the Project Scientist position include: (1) Ph.D. in VLSI/Microelectronics/Computer Science, or (2) MTech/ME in VLSI/Microelectronics/Computer Science with 2 years of relevant experience, or (3) BTech/BE in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science with 4 years of relevant experience.

Q. What is the duration of the appointment for all the advertised positions?

The duration of the appointment for all the advertised positions is 11 months.

Q. How can I apply for these positions?

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online by visiting the Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/). Applicants must follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal and search for the project title mentioned in the advertisement.

Q. What is the last date to submit the application and upload documents?

The last date to submit the application and upload relevant documents in PDF format is 13 August 2026 until 5:00 PM.

Q. Whom should I contact for any clarifications regarding the positions?

For any clarifications, you may contact Prof. Gaurav Trivedi (Principal Investigator) via email at piaipqcmeity@iitg.ac.in or ninelabsiitg@gmail.com, or by phone at 9181189108.