Looking for a project job at a top institute? Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has invited applications for 7 project posts, one vacancy each: Project Manager, Project Engineer, Associate Project Engineer, Assistant Project Engineer, Plant Operator, Lab Assitant and Lab Attendant. The posts are for a Chemical Engineering project on making green activated carbon from bamboo dust. Pay runs from Rs 14,250 to Rs 55,000 a month, plus 20% HRA and medical facility.
The last date is 4 November 2026, 5:30 PM, so you have very little time. Selection is by an online interview on 10 November 2026 on Google Meet. Whether you hold a PhD or an ITI certificate, there is a post worth checking here. Read this guide fully, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more central government job alerts.
The Research and Development Section of IIT Guwahati issued this advertisement for one project in the Department of Chemical Engineering. These are project jobs for a fixed period, not regular posts. The Principal Investigator of the project is Prof. Senthilmurugan Subbiah.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| Advertisement No. | IITG/II&SI/Project Staff Rectt-2026/159 |
| Project No. | xCLEISPxNRL00985xxSS101 |
| Total Posts | 7 (one vacancy in each post) |
| Duration of Appointment | 11 months |
| Job Location | IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Date | 4 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Interview | 10 November 2026, 10:00 AM, online |
Each post has exactly one vacancy. The notification does not give any category-wise reservation split, so none is shown here.
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | 1 | Rs 55,000 |
| Project Engineer | 1 | Rs 47,000 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 1 | Rs 38,000 |
| Assistant Project Engineer | 1 | Rs 28,500 |
| Plant Operator | 1 | Rs 26,800 |
| Lab Assitant (as printed) | 1 | Rs 25,000 |
| Lab Attendant | 1 | Rs 14,250 |
Eligibility differs a lot between posts, so read your own row. Posts need degrees from Engineering/Technology at the top and 10th/12th, ITI or Diploma at the bottom. For more jobs by qualification, see engineering government jobs, diploma government jobs and ITI government jobs.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Process, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industrial or research-based project management experience; OR M.Tech/M.Sc. in the same disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D, industrial projects or technology development; OR PhD in a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including management of research-driven technology projects |
| Project Engineer | PhD in Engineering/Technology; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines |
| Associate Project Engineer | Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Production, Energy, Environmental or related disciplines |
| Assistant Project Engineer | Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering |
| Plant Operator | ITI or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation, Production Engineering or a related discipline; a minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred |
| Lab Assitant (as printed) | 10th/12th, ITI, or Diploma in a relevant discipline; laboratory or industrial experience with a minimum of 6 years is preferred |
| Lab Attendant | 10th/12th, ITI, or Diploma in a relevant discipline; laboratory or industrial experience is preferred |
| Post | What the Notification Says |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in R&D or industrial projects, process development, pilot plant development or technology demonstration. Planning, execution, procurement, vendor coordination, budget monitoring and technical reporting. Pyrolysis or thermochemical knowledge with 2 years of experience is preferred. Software: MS Office, familiarity with Aspen Plus/MATLAB/Modelica, AutoCAD or equivalent |
| Project Engineer | Good knowledge of AI/ML, data analytics and predictive modelling; Python, data pre-processing, feature engineering, statistical analysis and basic ML model development is required. Must be able to build and validate predictive models for reactor performance, yield, quality and energy use, and help build a decision support system. Time-series analysis, model validation, software development and pilot-scale data integration are desirable; advanced optimisation, digital twins and PLC/SCADA integration are an added advantage. Software: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), data visualisation, MS Office |
| Associate Project Engineer | Material characterisation, product-quality evaluation and technical reports are preferred; pyrolysis, biomass conversion, data analysis and process improvement are desirable. Software: MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office |
| Assistant Project Engineer | Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles and process operations is expected. Process monitoring, sampling and safety practice from academic projects or internships is desirable. Basic MATLAB, MS Office and data-analysis tools are desirable |
| Plant Operator | Reactor, furnace, boiler or pilot-plant experience is desirable. Must be able to run continuous and batch pyrolysis reactors in rotational shifts, with knowledge of start-up, shutdown, emergency procedures, PPE and fire safety |
| Lab Assitant (as printed) | Laboratory or industrial experience is desirable. Knowledge of lab practices, safety, material handling, waste segregation and spill management. Must be physically capable of routine material handling |
| Lab Attendant | Same duties as the Lab Assistant row: lab cleanliness, glassware, labelling and storing samples, housekeeping checklists. Must be physically capable of routine material handling |
Project Manager, read this twice. The notification prints two experience statements for this post. The essential qualification asks for 8, 5 or 2 years depending on your degree, while the skills section asks for a minimum of 2 years in project management. Both are shown exactly as printed, and the notification does not explain how they fit together. Read both lines in the official PDF before you apply.
Which post suits you? If you are a fresher Chemical Engineering graduate, the Assistant Project Engineer post asks for just a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, with experience only desirable. If you have an ITI or Diploma, look at Plant Operator. If you have passed 10th or 12th, Lab Assitant and Lab Attendant are open to you. Remember that the notification only calls experience “preferred” or “desirable” for the lower posts. Read each row for what is essential and what is only preferred before you decide. Since selection rests only on the interview, prepare to speak about your project, lab or plant experience in clear, simple words.
The notification does not mention any age limit or age relaxation for these posts. Check the portal instructions before applying.
The notification lists a pay figure for each post in its table, shown in the vacancy table above. Every post also carries the same extras.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Range | Rs 14,250 to Rs 55,000 per month, by post |
| HRA | 20% |
| Medical Facility | Yes |
| Duration of Appointment | 11 months |
These are project posts for 11 months. Nothing in the notification promises extension or a permanent post, so treat this as short-term work and plan ahead.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application | Online on the R&D recruitment portal |
| Shortlisting | Shortlisted candidates are informed by email |
| Online Interview | 10 November 2026 (Tuesday), 10:00 AM, on Google Meet |
The notification says selection will be based on your performance in the interview. It does not describe any exam pattern or syllabus. Keep a working email ID, because shortlisted candidates are told by email, and you can also see your application status on the portal. For general interview prep, see our preparation strategy page.
One cost to remember: no TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the test or interview. Since the interview is online, this mostly means you should arrange your own internet and a quiet place.
The notification does not list the documents to upload, so read the portal instructions first and keep your degree certificates and experience proofs ready. For technical problems with the online application, the notification gives the email proman@iitg.ac.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply online | 4 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Online interview (Google Meet) | 10 November 2026 (Tuesday), 10:00 AM |
The notification does not mention the date of issue or the start date of applications.
The notification does not mention any application fee. Do not pay anyone for this application. If the portal asks for a payment, go by what the portal states.
Do not let this chance slip away. Check the row for your own post, keep your certificates ready and apply by 4 November 2026, 5:30 PM. The interview is on 10 November, so prepare early. For more openings in Assam, see Assam government jobs, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for fresh updates.
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