IIT Mandi Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has released an official notification inviting applications from Indian nationals for the post of Project Associate under a sponsored research project. This recruitment is purely temporary and project-based, with a consolidated salary and performance-based extension.
Advertisement No.: IITM/SRIC/Project No. IITI-DRISHTI/SRC/568/ FY-2025-26/01
Notification Date: 13 March 2026
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) |
| Address | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand – 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| City | Kamand / Mandi |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 175075 |
| Official Website | https://www.iitmandi.ac.in |
Post Details
| Post Name | Salary | Employment Type |
| Project Associate | ₹25,000 per month (Consolidated) | Temporary / Project-Based (Initial appointment for 12 months or till project completion) |
Project Information
- Project Title: CHETNA: Cognitive Hardware for EEG/EMG-based Therapeutic Neuro-Assistance
- Funding Agency: IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation under the NM-ICPS scheme
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Shubhajit Roy Chowdhury
- School/Center: Centre for Human Computer Interaction (CHCI)
- Project Duration: 12 months
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 13 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Option 1: B.Tech (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering / Computer Science Engineering with minimum 70% aggregate marks or 7.0 CGPA along with a valid GATE qualification in any year.
- Option 2: M.Tech (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering / Computer Science Engineering with minimum 70% aggregate marks or 7.0 CGPA.
Age Limit: Not specified in the official notification.
Reservation Policy
Relaxation of marks may be granted to candidates belonging to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PwD, or other reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
Application Process
- Interested candidates must prepare a complete CV containing personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and work experience.
- Include details of two referees with their name, affiliation, mobile number, and email address.
- Clearly mention educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks or division.
- Save the CV as a PDF file.
- Send the application via email with the advertisement number mentioned in the subject line.
- Email the application to: src@iitmandi.ac.in
Applications must be submitted before 31 March 2026, 5:00 PM IST. Late submissions will not be considered.
Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and project requirements.
- IIT Mandi reserves the right to set higher criteria for shortlisting.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or displayed on the official website.
- Final selection will be through an offline or online interview.
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Contact Information
- Phone: 01905-267132
- Email: sricoffice@iitmandi.ac.in
- Application Email: src@iitmandi.ac.in
Important Instructions
- The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Initial appointment is for 12 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.
- Extension of services depends on satisfactory performance.
- IIT Mandi reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process without prior notice.
- For any clarification regarding eligibility, candidates may contact via email at src@iitmandi.ac.in.
