IIT Mandi Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 01 Vacancy | Apply Online

Essential Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields
• M.Sc. in Materials Science, Physics (materials background), or Chemistry (materials emphasis) or related

Desirable Qualifications

• Research experience in materials science or composites
• Familiarity with actuator design
• Experience with ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar simulation tools
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Experimental characterization techniques

Important Dates

• Application Start: 05-02-2026
• Application End: 23-02-2026 (05:00 PM IST)
• Project Duration: 36 months (01-09-2025 to 01-08-2028)

Application Fees

• No application fee is stated in the notification. If applicable, fees, concessions, and payment mode will be announced in the official notification.

How to Apply

Email your CV (PDF format) to the designated address with the subject line including the Advertisement No. IITM/SRIC/Project No DRDO-AR&DB/RK/550/2025. Deadline: 23 February 2026, 5:00 PM IST.

Selection Process

CV screening → Shortlisting; Interview (online/offline); Final selection based on interview performance and overall merit.

Important Notes

• Nationality: Indian nationals only
• Consolidated salary with no additional allowances beyond HRA
• Initial tenure: 36 months or until project end (01-08-2028), whichever is earlier
• IIT Mandi reserves the right to fix higher shortlisting criteria and to not fill the position based on merit
• For clarifications on eligibility, contact the project PI at the stated email in the official notice (obfuscation preserved here for safety)