IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Research Associate Vacancy
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released an official notification inviting applications for the post of Research Associate – I under a sponsored research project. This recruitment is conducted by the Research and Development Section of IIT Guwahati, Assam.
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| Department | Research and Development Section, Department of Chemical Engineering |
| Location | Guwahati, Assam, India – 781039 |
| Street Address | IIT Guwahati, Research and Development Section |
Project Details
Project Title: Development of Indigenous technology for extraction of critical minerals including rare earth elements from overlying strata of Northeastern coalfields
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Duration |
| Research Associate – I | 1 | 3.5 months (till 14 July 2026) |
Salary Details
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Base Salary | 58,000/- per month |
| HRA | 10,440/- |
| Medical Allowance | 1,250/- |
| Total Salary | 69,690/- per month |
Employment Type: Contract (Temporary Project-Based Appointment)
Important Dates
- Last Date of Application: 25 March 2026 (Wednesday) till 5:00 PM
- Interview Date: 26 March 2026 (Thursday)
- Interview Time: 10:30 AM
Interview Details
Mode of Interview: Online Interview
Venue: Interview link will be provided to shortlisted candidates via email
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines:
- Chemical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Material Science and Engineering
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Relevant Engineering or Science branches
Experience in the relevant research topic is preferred.
Age Limit
Age limit is not specified in the official notification.
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation Details
Reservation details are not specified in the notification.
Application Process
- Visit the official R&D Recruitment Portal of IIT Guwahati.
- Access the portal at: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/
- Search for the project title mentioned in this advertisement.
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Follow all instructions and guidelines provided on the portal.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on performance in the online interview.
- No separate call letter will be issued.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email with interview link.
Contact Information
| Contact Person | Prof. Prabu Vairakannu (Principal Investigator) |
| Email | v.prabu@iitg.ac.in |
| Phone | 0361-2582279 |
| Technical Support Email | ernd@iitg.ac.in |
Other Important Instructions
- No campus accommodation will be provided to selected candidates.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- Candidates must attend the interview as per the scheduled date and time.
- Candidates should regularly check their email for updates and interview link.