IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Project Engineer & Research Posts @ iitbhilai.ac.in

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BHILAI (IIT BHILAI)

(An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)

Kutelabhatha, Bhilai, Durg District, Chhattisgarh – 491001, India

Official Notification Ref: Circular Advt Code adv_nov26_13_1 / 2026

RECRUITMENT FOR PROJECT ENGINEER, PROJECT ASSOCIATE & RESEARCH STAFF 2026

IIT Bhilai Recruitment Notification 2026: Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai), an autonomous premier Institute of National Importance established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released an official recruitment advertisement circular (Ref: adv_nov26_13_1). This recruitment drive is being conducted to engage qualified, motivated, and dynamic engineering and scientific professionals for contractual research project positions, including Project Engineer-I / II, Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I / II, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Project Technical Assistant under sponsored R&D research projects funded by DST, SERB, DRDO, ISRO, MeitY, and industrial consultancy grants. Qualified candidates holding First Class B.E. / B.Tech, M.E. / M.Tech, M.Sc., MCA, or Ph.D. degrees in relevant engineering, computing, and basic science disciplines from recognized universities in India are invited to submit their application forms before the designated closing deadline.

1. RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW & KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Institute Name	Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai / IITBhilai)
Parent Ministry	Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India
Notification Document ID	adv_nov26_13_1
Positions Offered	Project Engineer, Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I/II, JRF, SRF
Nature of Tenure	Purely Temporary Sponsored Project Contract (Initial 1 Year, Extendable)
Monthly Salary / Fellowship	Rs. 31,000/- to Rs. 65,000/- per month + Admissible HRA (As per DST/IITBhilai Norms)
Job Posting Location	IIT Bhilai Main Campus, Kutelabhatha, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
Selection Mode	Bio-Data Shortlisting + Personal Walk-in / Online Virtual Interview
Official Portal	iitbhilai.ac.in

2. DEPARTMENT-WISE VACANCY & DISCIPLINE DISTRIBUTION

The IIT Bhilai recruitment notification covers specialized engineering and computational research domains:

• Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS): Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), VLSI Circuit Design, Computer Vision, Cyber-Physical Systems.
• Mechanical Engineering: Additive Manufacturing, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermal Systems, Robotics & Automation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Data Science & Applied Mathematics: Deep Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Cryptography, Big Data Pipelines.
• Chemistry, Physics & Materials Science: Energy Storage Materials, Battery Technologies, Nanomaterials Synthesis, Semiconductor Devices.
• Civil & Environmental Engineering: Structural Health Monitoring, Geotechnical Systems, Water Resources Engineering.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Post Designation	Essential Educational Qualifications & Technical Expertise (India Standard)
Project Engineer / Senior Project Associate	First Class B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech in relevant branch of Engineering with minimum 60% aggregate marks (or 6.75 CGPA) PLUS 2 to 4 years post-qualification R&D / industrial experience. Desirable: Ph.D. in relevant discipline or proven publications in IEEE/ACM transactions or SCI journals.
Project Associate-I / JRF	B.E. / B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University / Institute. Desirable: Valid GATE / NET score OR National Level Exam qualification conducted by DST/DBT/CSIR/ICAR.
Project Associate-II / SRF	M.E. / M.Tech in relevant branch OR B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. with minimum 2 years of proven laboratory research experience.
Project Technical Assistant	3-Year Diploma in Engineering OR B.Sc. degree with minimum 55% marks and 1-2 years hands-on lab equipment experience.

4. AGE LIMIT & CATEGORY RELAXATIONS

Age requirements are calculated as per DST / IIT Bhilai Project Staff Guidelines:

• Project Associate-I / JRF: Maximum 35 Years as on the application closing date.
• Project Associate-II / SRF: Maximum 35 Years.
• Project Engineer / Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 Years.
• Category Relaxations (Govt of India Norms):
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 03 Years upper age relaxation.
  • SC / ST Candidates: 05 Years upper age relaxation.
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) & Female Applicants: Age relaxation as per central government directives.

5. MONTHLY REMUNERATION & PAY SCALE STRUCTURE

Project Engineer	Consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 65,000/- per month + Admissible HRA
Senior Project Associate	Rs. 42,000/- per month + Admissible HRA
Project Associate-I / JRF	Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA (with GATE/NET) or Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (without GATE)
Project Associate-II / SRF	Rs. 35,000/- per month + HRA (with GATE/NET) or Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (without GATE)

6. KEY ROLES & RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Appointed project engineers and research staff will execute R&D projects at IIT Bhilai laboratories:

• Developing hardware prototypes, algorithms, embedded firmware, and software modules for sponsored research schemes.
• Operating advanced analytical characterization instruments, high-performance computing clusters, and simulation software (MATLAB, ANSYS, COMSOL, Python).
• Conducting field data collection, laboratory experimental runs, statistical modeling, and drafting progress reports for funding agencies.
• Drafting research manuscripts for SCI journal publication and assisting Principal Investigators in project management.

7. SELECTION PROCEDURE & APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Selection Procedure:

• Stage 1 - Bio-Data Shortlisting: Screening of received online applications based on academic CGPA/marks, GATE/NET scorecards, Ph.D. status, and relevant technical project experience.
• Stage 2 - Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview at IIT Bhilai campus (or online video interview via Google Meet/MS Teams).

Step-by-Step Application Guide:

• Visit the official portal link using the button below or navigate to iitbhilai.ac.in under the Recruitment / Project Vacancies section.
• Locate the advertisement reference code adv_nov26_13_1 and open the online application form portal.
• Fill in all personal credentials, academic marks, GATE/NET details, and technical work experience.
• Upload scanned copies of degree mark sheets, GATE scorecard, 10th pass certificate (age proof), experience letters, and recent passport photograph.
• Submit the online application form before the closing deadline and retain a printed summary copy for reference.

8. CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR INTERVIEW

• Class 10th Passing Certificate / Birth Certificate (Proof of Age).
• Class 12th Science Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
• B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. / M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc. Degree Certificates & Consolidated Mark Sheets.
• Valid GATE / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET Scorecard (if applicable).
• Ph.D. Degree Award Certificate / Thesis Submission Proof (if applicable).
• Reprints of SCI / Scopus indexed Research Publications.
• Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Govt of India prescribed format.
• Recent Passport-size Photographs & Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport).

9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Q1: What is the official website for IIT Bhilai recruitment updates?
Ans: The official portal is iitbhilai.ac.in.

Q2: Where is IIT Bhilai main campus located?
Ans: IIT Bhilai is located at Kutelabhatha, Bhilai, Durg District, Chhattisgarh – 491001, India.

Q3: What is the monthly fellowship for JRF / Project Associate-I at IIT Bhilai?
Ans: GATE/NET qualified candidates receive Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA.

Q4: Is GATE mandatory for Project Engineer / Associate positions?
Ans: GATE score is desirable and provides higher fellowship rates, but experienced candidates with First Class B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech are also eligible.

Q5: What is the advertisement reference ID for this notification?
Ans: The official circular advertisement ID is adv_nov26_13_1.

10. OFFICIAL CIRCULAR & WEBSITE LINKS

Click the action buttons below to view the official IIT Bhilai Advertisement or visit the official portal:

📄 Open Official IIT Bhilai Advertisement (adv_nov26_13_1)

🌐 Visit Official IIT Bhilai Portal (iitbhilai.ac.in)