Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Contractual / Regular

IIT Guwahati Project Scientist Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 22, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹68,450 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per ICMR / IIT Guwahati Project Recruitment Norms
Job Location
Assam16Guwahati9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 5, 2026

Application Window23 Oct – 5 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date5 Nov 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

First class Post Graduate (PG) degree, including integrated PG degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or allied disciplines. Candidates with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, virology, recombinant DNA technology, and immunology-related research work will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per ICMR and IIT Guwahati project recruitment norms. Standard GOI relaxation rules apply for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Registration

OnlineQualifying Only

Walk-in Interview & Document Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must apply online via the IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal by searching for the project title. Eligible candidates must appear in person for the Walk-in Interview on 5th November 2026 at 10:00 AM at N-block Meeting Room, BSBE Dept., IIT Guwahati. Selection will be based strictly on performance in the walk-in interview. No separate call letter will be sent.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentQualifying / Baseline Screening
Evaluation ComponentCore Technical Interview
Evaluation ComponentPractical / Portfolio Evaluation
Evaluation ComponentPersonal Interview Evaluation

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.

Dynamic academic-research laboratory environment in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE) at IIT Guwahati under an ICMR-funded translational project. Work involves extensive laboratory benchwork, mammalian cell line handling, virological assays, metabolomic profiling, and strict adherence to biosafety protocols for dengue virus diagnostics development.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed entirely on-campus at IIT Guwahati, Assam, for an initial appointment period of 5 months, co-terminus with project deliverables or subject to extension based on project requirements, sponsor approvals, and satisfactory researcher performance.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual and project-bound position without standard government cadre promotion ladders. However, successful execution provides high-impact publication opportunities, invaluable IIT research credentials, and strong advancement pathways toward Ph.D. admissions or post-doctoral fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • No campus accommodation or hostel facility is provided by IIT Guwahati for selected project staff; candidates must arrange their own private lodging off-campus.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-in Interview; candidates must bear their own travel and logistics costs to Guwahati.
  • No separate interview call letter will be dispatched; candidates must register online on the R&D portal and present themselves directly on 5th November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
  • Appointment is strictly temporary, contractual, and project-based without any right or claim to regular appointment or absorption at IIT Guwahati.

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 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay of ₹68,450 per month (Basic Pay: ₹56,000 + HRA: ₹11,200 + Medical: ₹1,250). No campus accommodation will be available for selected candidates.

Total monthly emoluments of ₹68,450/- (Basic Pay: ₹56,000 + HRA: ₹11,200 (20%) + Medical Allowance: ₹1,250). Initial duration of appointment is 05 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 IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal at https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
  2. Locate the advertisement by searching for the project title: Understanding the host metabolome to formulate effective diagnostics against dengue virus infection (Project Code: xxBSBESPNICMR00913xxSK0014).
  3. Complete and submit the online application form with relevant academic and research experience details. For technical assistance, email [email protected].
  4. Attend the Walk-in Interview in person on 5th November 2026 (Thursday) at 10:00 AM at N-block, Meeting Room, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE), IIT Guwahati, along with original certificates, updated CV, and self-attested photocopies.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No Application Fee.

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The total monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹68,450/-, comprising ₹56,000 Basic Pay, ₹11,200 HRA (20%), and ₹1,250 Medical Allowance.

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