Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Contractual / Regular

IIT Guwahati Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 22, 2026
Lab Assistant

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M.Tech108
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹55,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Guwahati R&D Norms
Job Location
Assam20Guwahati16

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 22, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 29, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window22 – 29 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date5 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Essential: Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech) in Engineering/Design with 1st Class or equivalent grade of 60% marks with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in government-funded project management and preparing consolidated reports covering physical and financial progress; OR Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Engineering/Design with 1st Class or equivalent grade of 60% marks with a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in government-funded project management and preparing consolidated reports covering physical and financial progress. Desirable: Experience in ensuring timely execution of project objectives, preparing Utilization Certificates (UC) & Statement of Expenditure (SoE) at financial year end, and management of workshops & programs.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is not explicitly stated in the advertisement and is governed by IIT Guwahati Research & Development (R&D) project staff norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Scrutiny of Online ApplicationsQualifying Only

Online Interview

Online Video ConferenceMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted based on fulfillment of essential educational qualifications (1st class in M.Tech/B.Tech) and required post-qualification experience in government-funded project management. Shortlisted candidates will receive an email invitation to appear for an Online Interview scheduled on 5th October 2026 from 10:30 AM onwards. Final selection will be decided based on performance in the online interview before the selection committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & RelevanceFirst class or 60% aggregate in M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in Engineering or Design.
Government Project Management ExperienceDemonstrated 2 to 4 years post-qualification track record in tracking physical/financial progress and preparing UC/SoE.
Online Interview EvaluationAssessment of domain knowledge, electronic product design fundamentals, administrative coordination, and verbal communication during virtual interview.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Lab Assistant operates in the Department of Design at IIT Guwahati for the sponsored scheme titled 'M.Des Programme / Executive Development Programme in Electronic Product Design'. The work environment is academic and research-driven, requiring close coordination with Principal Investigators (PIs), faculty, and research scholars. Day-to-day responsibilities focus on administrative project execution, coordinating laboratory sessions, maintaining documentation, drafting physical and financial progress reports, and liaising with the R&D section for financial year-end audits.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely contractual for an initial period of 3 months. While project tenures in IITs may be extended subject to project continuation, sponsor fund availability (MeitY/Government), and satisfactory individual performance, this appointment is project-bound and confers no right or claim for permanent absorption in IIT Guwahati.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

There is no formal cadre advancement or promotion path for temporary project personnel. However, certified project experience at an Institute of National Importance like IIT Guwahati carries high prestige and substantial weight when applying for regular technical, laboratory, or project officer positions across higher education and R&D organizations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Government Project Experience Requirement: Applicants must satisfy the minimum post-qualification experience in managing government-funded projects (2 years for M.Tech/M.Des or 4 years for B.Tech); applications with private/irrelevant experience without physical/financial report preparation will be rejected.
  • Online Application Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted through the IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal by 29th September 2026; offline or late applications will not be considered.
  • Virtual Interview Attendance: The interview will be held online on 5th October 2026 from 10:30 AM onwards. Shortlisted candidates must ensure functional audiovisual hardware and an uninterrupted internet connection.
  • Short Initial Appointment: The appointment duration is strictly 3 months initially; candidates seeking long-term regular employment should note this project-bound tenure.
  • Mandatory 60% / 1st Class Cutoff: Candidates with less than 60% marks or equivalent grade in B.Tech/M.Tech are not eligible.

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

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay of ₹55,000/- per month without additional HRA or Medical allowances.

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹55,000/- (Pay: ₹55,000, HRA: ₹0, Medical: ₹0) for an initial appointment duration of 3 months.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati at https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
  2. Search for the project title: 'M.Des Programme/ Executive Development Programme in Electronic Product Design' under the Department of Design (Project code: xDESSPNMEIT09008xHOD002-RBI-2354).
  3. Read the instructions on the portal carefully and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional experience details.
  4. Upload required supporting documents, including degree certificates, marks memos, and verified experience certificates in government-funded project management and UC/SoE preparation.
  5. Submit the application online before the deadline: 29th September 2026 (Tuesday). For technical assistance, email [email protected]; for project clarifications, contact [email protected] or call 9101250473 / 7002892526.
  6. Keep checking registered email for the shortlisting intimation and virtual meeting link for the Online Interview on 5th October 2026 (10:30 AM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to this contractual project position.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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

The monthly consolidated pay is ₹55,000/- with no additional HRA or medical allowances. The appointment is contractual for an initial tenure of 3 months, extendable based on project requirements.

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