IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
• Department: Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
• Project Title: Genome editing and Genetic engineering for improvement in aroma, drought tolerance and yield of Kola Joha
• Address: Research & Development, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati-781039, Assam, India

Vacancy Details

Employment Information

• Employment Type: Temporary / Contractual (Project-based)
• Project Duration: 06 Months
• Location: Guwahati, Assam, India (Research & Development, IIT Guwahati)

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 04 November 2025 (Tuesday)
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Venue: Meeting Room, 1st Floor, N Block, IIT Guwahati

Application Process

Candidates are required to appear for a walk-in interview with a printed application or CV on plain paper, providing full details of educational qualifications, professional experience, contact address, phone number, and email address.

• Submit photocopies of all relevant documents at the time of the interview.
• An advance copy of the CV may be emailed to the Principal Investigator prior to the interview.
• No separate call letters will be issued to candidates.
• Candidates must bring original certificates for verification.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the interview.

Eligibility Criteria

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF – GATE):

• Post Graduate degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Professional Course.
• Selection through National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET) including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship or GATE.
• Candidates selected through National Level Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments such as DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IISER, etc., are eligible.
• Preference will be given to candidates having practical experience in Plant Molecular Biology, Rice Tissue Culture, and Phenotyping.

For Project Assistant:

• B.Sc. in Life Sciences with hands-on experience in plant tissue culture and hardening of rice plants.

Age Limit

No specific age limit is mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

No reservation or category-wise information has been mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

There is no application fee mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be purely based on their performance in the walk-in interview. No written examination will be conducted. Candidates are advised to ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria before appearing for the interview.

Contact Information

• Principal Investigator: Prof. Lingaraj Sahoo
• Email: ls@iitg.ac.in
• Phone: 0361-2582204

Important Notes

• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the test or interview.
• Candidates must report on time and bring all required documents for verification.
• The appointment will be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Official Links

• Official Notification Link: https://www.iitg.ac.in/pdf/94b35b05aaf9ecce7322e00d1ce13fd8.pdf
• Official Website: https://www.iitg.ac.in