IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts for SRF (Direct) & Associate Project Engineer
Department of Electronics & Electrical Engineering | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has invited online applications for 5 contractual posts — Senior Research Fellow (Direct) and Associate Project Engineer — under the sponsored research project titled “Wearable IoT Enabled Devices for Pre-disease Condition Monitoring and Epidemic Surveillance in the beyond-5G Era,” being carried out in the Department of Electronics & Electrical Engineering. This is a good opportunity for candidates in electronics, communication, nanotechnology and physics-related disciplines looking for research experience at one of India’s premier technical institutes.
Online application window: 10 August 2026 to 17 August 2026. Apply only through the official IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal.
📋 IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| Project Title | Wearable IoT Enabled Devices for Pre-disease Condition Monitoring and Epidemic Surveillance in the beyond-5G Era |
| Department | Electronics & Electrical Engineering |
| Total Vacancies | 5 posts (SRF Direct & Associate Project Engineer) |
| Job Type | Contractual (7 to 11 months) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Notification Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2026 |
| Official Website | www.iitg.ac.in |
🧾 Post-wise Vacancy & Remuneration Details
| Post | Vacancy | Duration | Monthly Emolument (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF (Direct)-1 | 1 | 11 months | 49,560 (Basic 42,000 + HRA 7,560) |
| SRF (Direct)-2 | 1 | 11 months | 49,560 (Basic 42,000 + HRA 7,560) |
| SRF (Direct)-3 | 1 | 11 months | 49,560 (Basic 42,000 + HRA 7,560) |
| Associate Project Engineer-1 | 1 | 11 months | 43,660 (Basic 37,000 + HRA 6,660) |
| Associate Project Engineer-3 | 1 | 7 months | 43,660 (Basic 37,000 + HRA 6,660) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
SRF (Direct)-1: M.E./M.Tech in EEE/ECE/EE, or B.E./B.Tech in EEE/ECE/EE with a valid GATE/NET score plus 2 years of research experience. Prior exposure to analog IC design, chip measurements or PCB testing is desirable.
SRF (Direct)-2: M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in EEE/ECE/Nanotechnology/Electronics/Physics with GATE/NET and 2 years of research experience, or a Ph.D. with thesis submitted. Background in spintronics, nanoelectronics, device fabrication, cleanroom work, high-frequency measurements or simulation tools is desirable.
SRF (Direct)-3: M.E./M.Tech/B.E./B.Tech in EEE/ECE/Nanotechnology/Electronics with GATE/NET and 2 years of research experience, or a Ph.D. with thesis submitted. Experience in sensor development (electrochemical/TFT/FET), material synthesis or signal conditioning is desirable.
Associate Project Engineer-1: M.E./M.Tech in EEE/ECE/EE, or B.E./B.Tech in EEE/ECE/EE with 3 years of relevant experience. Background in analog IC design, chip measurements or PCB testing is desirable.
Associate Project Engineer-3: M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in EEE/ECE/Nanotechnology/Physics/Electronics, or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. with 3 years of relevant experience. Exposure to antenna design, wireless communication, CST/HFSS tools or mixed-signal design is desirable.
🎂 Age Limit
💰 Salary / Remuneration
| Post | Monthly Emolument (₹) |
|---|---|
| SRF (Direct) — all posts | 49,560 (Basic ₹42,000 + HRA ₹7,560) |
| Associate Project Engineer — all posts | 43,660 (Basic ₹37,000 + HRA ₹6,660) |
All positions are purely contractual, tied to the tenure of the sponsored project, with a fixed engagement period of 7 to 11 months depending on the post.
💳 Application Fee
📝 Selection Process
Selection follows a two-stage process:
- Shortlisting: Applications are screened against the qualification and experience criteria for each post.
- Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates are interviewed online; there is no written test.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on 19 August 2026, and the online interview is scheduled for 20 August 2026 at 9:30 AM (tentative).
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal (link below).
- Read the instructions and guidelines on the portal carefully.
- Search for the exact project title — “Wearable IoT Enabled Devices for Pre-disease Condition Monitoring and Epidemic Surveillance in the beyond-5G Era” — to locate the relevant post.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the required documents — photograph, signature and certificates — in the prescribed format.
- Review all entries carefully and submit the form before the deadline.
- Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 August 2026 |
| Shortlisted Candidates Informed | 19 August 2026 |
| Online Interview | 20 August 2026, 9:30 AM |
🔗 Important Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online — IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal
- IIT Guwahati Official Website (www.iitg.ac.in)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many total vacancies are there in this IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 drive?
There are 5 vacancies in total — 3 posts of SRF (Direct) and 2 posts of Associate Project Engineer — under a single sponsored research project.
What is the last date to apply for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026?
The online application window is open from 10 August 2026 to 17 August 2026.
What is the salary offered for these posts?
SRF (Direct) posts carry a monthly emolument of ₹49,560 (Basic ₹42,000 + HRA ₹7,560), while Associate Project Engineer posts carry ₹43,660 per month (Basic ₹37,000 + HRA ₹6,660).
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee for any category in this recruitment.
Are these permanent jobs?
No, these are purely contractual project positions tied to the funding period of the sponsored research project, with engagement periods of 7 to 11 months depending on the post.
Is this the only ongoing recruitment at IIT Guwahati right now?
No. IIT Guwahati typically runs several parallel project-staff recruitment drives at any given time, each tied to a different sponsored project with its own advertisement, vacancies and deadline. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official R&D recruitment portal for other current openings that may match their qualifications.
