Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University)
Contractual / Regular

IIT BHU Project Associate Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 30, 2026
Project Associate

Required Qualification

Postgraduate284
Graduate283
B.Tech179
★
Get Job Alerts on Google
Save Job

Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 28,000/- + 20% HRA (Rs. 33,600/- per month)
Age Limit
Maximum 30 Years
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh50Varanasi3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 30, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window30 Sep – 14 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in CSE, IT, AI, ECE, or allied engineering branches, with a valid GATE or equivalent national examination qualification. Desirable: Hands-on experience with Deep Learning models and good communication skills.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as of the application deadline. Relaxable by 5 years for Female/SC/ST/Physically Handicapped candidates and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates as per Government of India norms.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications will be screened based on academic qualifications, GATE score, and deep learning expertise. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email to attend a Personal Interview at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi. Document verification with original certificates will be carried out prior to the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & GATE QualificationScrutiny of B.Tech/M.Tech percentage, branch relevance, and valid GATE scorecard
Deep Learning & AI Technical CompetenceEvaluation of hands-on experience with deep learning architectures, Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and medical image/data analysis
Interview Performance & Research AptitudeAssessment of research temperament, communication skills, and project commitment by the Selection Committee

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Project Associate will work under Prof. Sanjay Kumar Singh in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi on an ICMR-funded research grant titled 'AI-enabled platform integrating stromal dynamics to predict immunotherapy response in triple negative breast cancer.' Research activities involve designing and training deep neural networks, multimodal data fusion (histopathological imaging and clinical data), biological feature extraction, and collaboration with medical oncologists.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary on a contract basis, sanctioned for a total duration of 4 years. Initial appointment is for one year, extendable annually contingent upon satisfactory research progress.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments do not carry permanent institute cadre absorption. However, appointed candidates have the unique institutional provision and chance to register for the Ph.D. program in Computer Science & Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi while working on the project, paving the way for premier doctoral research and academic career advancement.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Dual Submission: Candidates must complete both steps—emailing the single consolidated PDF application to [email protected] AND filling out the Google Form (https://forms.gle/gBKbxqSxi93bwYS8A) within 14 days (by 14th October 2026).
  • GATE Qualification Requirement: B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. candidates must possess a valid GATE or equivalent examination qualification.
  • Strict Subject Line: The email must carry the exact subject line 'Application for Project Associate' to avoid omission during automated inbox filtering.
  • No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be paid to candidates called for the personal interview at IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
  • Co-terminus Engagement: The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the ICMR project, conferring no claim for permanent employment at IIT (BHU).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,000/- per month with 20% HRA (Rs. 5,600/-), totaling Rs. 33,600/- per month. Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable annually up to the project duration of 4 years based on performance.

Consolidated monthly emoluments of Rs. 28,000/- plus 20% HRA (Rs. 5,600/-), totaling Rs. 33,600/- per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and fill out the official application format attached with the recruitment circular.
  2. Assemble the completed application form, recent CV, self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard, age proof, and category certificates into a single consolidated PDF document.
  3. Email the consolidated PDF document to the Principal Investigator Prof. Sanjay Kumar Singh at [email protected] with the subject line strictly formatted as: Application for Project Associate.
  4. In addition to emailing the application, fill out the mandatory Google Form at https://forms.gle/gBKbxqSxi93bwYS8A on or before 14th October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this project post.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

Verified Official Domain
Visit Official Website

72h Deadline Tracker

Free Extension

Never miss closing dates on SSC & UPSC portals • Real-time alerts & zero fake links

Get Extension →

Prepare Your Application Documents

🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.

Smart Image Resizer

Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.

Passport Photo Maker

Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.

Signature Extractor

Remove gray shadows & shadows from signature photos.

Image to PDF Combiner

Merge multiple marksheets/certificates into a single lightweight PDF.

View284Active Postgraduate JobsView50Active Jobs in Uttar Pradesh

Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Applications must be submitted within 14 days of the advertisement date (30.09.2026), making the last date 14th October 2026.

Sarkari Job Khojo is an independent information service and job discovery platform. All recruitment insights, syllabi, previous year exam cutoffs, and selection stages are compiled from official government notifications, gazettes, and recruitment portals. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or an official representative of any government agency or recruitment board. Always verify details in the official advertisement PDF before applying.

Join TelegramJoin WhatsApp