Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Senior Project Engineer. 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!

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Location

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

9th January

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Published

1st January 2026

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Recruitment Notice: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) — Department of Management Sciences

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/282

IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2025: Senior Project Engineer (Contractual)

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Project Engineer to work in the project “Cost of Variable Renewable Energy Integration”. The post is purely temporary and on a contractual basis.

Post Details

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Department	Department of Management Sciences
Position	Senior Project Engineer
Number of Positions	02
Project	Cost of Variable Renewable Energy Integration
Nature of Appointment	Temporary and contractual (project-based)
Term of Appointment	As per IITK Dean R&D norms
Salary Range	Rs. 38800-3200-96400 PM (Consolidated)

Note: Higher starting salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified/experienced candidates as per IITK Rules.

Job Location

Street Address	Department of Management Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
City	Kanpur
Postal Code	208016
Country	India

State: Not mentioned in the notification.

Important Date

Last Date for Submitting Applications 09 January 2026

Minimum Qualification (Required)

Senior Project Engineer (02 positions): Candidates must meet any one of the following qualification & experience combinations.

M. E. / M. Tech. (Power Systems, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy Technologies, or related fields) + 3 years relevant experience.
B.Tech. (Power System/ Electrical Engineering, or related fields) with M.B.A. (Power Management/ Power System/ Energy Management) from reputed Universities/Institutes + 3 years relevant experience.
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, or related fields) + 5 Years’ relevant experience.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Strong understanding of power market products and regulatory frameworks, including the Grid Code, Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM), Ancillary Services, etc.
Proven expertise in data analysis, modelling, research, and problem-solving.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write comprehensive reports.
Ability to compile and analyse power system data.

Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities)

Conducting strong research, analysis, and problem-solving.
Analysing policy and regulatory documents, including review and summarization.
Performing data analysis and supporting the team in day-to-day activities.
Preparing high-quality reports, research articles and documentation.
Contributing to tasks and activities relevant to ongoing projects.
Any additional responsibilities related to the work as assigned.

Application Process

Note: The application may be submitted through the CER portal or LinkedIn.

Prepare your application as per the requirements for the post of Senior Project Engineer under the project “Cost of Variable Renewable Energy Integration”.
Submit the application through the CER portal or via LinkedIn, as mentioned in the advertisement.
Ensure the application is submitted on or before 09 January 2026.
For the CER portal route, use the link titled “Apply Online” as provided in the official notification page.

Application Fee: Not mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on Zoom online interview.

Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date of interview.
Interview Mode: Zoom online interview.

Eligibility Criteria Summary

Candidates must meet the minimum qualification criteria listed for the Senior Project Engineer post and should preferably possess the desirable skills mentioned in the advertisement.

Minimum Qualification	As listed under “Minimum Qualification (Required)” for Senior Project Engineer
Desirable Skills	As listed under “Desirable Skills and Experience”
Age Limit	Not mentioned in the notification
Reservation Details	Not mentioned in the notification