Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
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IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Assistant Project Engineer Posts

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Sep. 11, 2026
Assistant Project Engineer

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Vacancies
02 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 28,500/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Guwahati R&D norms
Job Location
Assam25Guwahati17

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 11, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 11, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 18, 2026

Application Window11 – 16 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date18 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech / B.E.) in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
Desirable Experience: Hands-on project experience in detailed design engineering of chemical process equipment, pilot-plant piping design, preparation and analysis of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and operation and performance analysis of chemical engineering pilot plants.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit and relaxation as per IIT Guwahati Research and Development (R&D) project staff recruitment norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Screening and Shortlisting via IITG R&D Portal

Online ScrutinyQualifying Only

Online Interview via Google Meet

Online Video InterviewMerit Scored

Candidates are screened and shortlisted based on academic merit in B.Tech/B.E. and project experience in pilot-plant design and P&ID analysis. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email and portal status. The selection will be conducted through an Online Interview via Google Meet on 18th September 2026 (Friday) at 10:00 AM before the IIT Guwahati selection committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials (B.Tech / B.E.)-Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with sound academic fundamentals.
Design & Pilot Plant Technical Experience-Demonstrated capability in chemical process equipment design, pilot plant piping, P&ID development, pressure swing adsorption (PSA), and gas separation units.
Online Interview Performance100 MarksAssessment of chemical/mechanical engineering domain knowledge, problem-solving skills, research aptitude, and readiness for pilot-plant demonstration at NRL refinery.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Assistant Project Engineers will work under Principal Investigator Prof. Senthilmurugan Subbiah in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Guwahati. The high-profile R&D project, funded by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), focuses on developing and demonstrating pilot-scale technologies for Hydrogen (H2) separation and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) capture from refinery Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) off-gas. Responsibilities encompass detailed design engineering of chemical process equipment, pilot-plant piping design, drafting and verifying Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), instrumentation calibration, pilot-plant commissioning, and operational performance analysis. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge carbon capture and clean hydrogen energy technologies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely contractual for a duration of 10 months under R&D project funding. It is co-terminus with the project requirements and confers no right or claim for regular absorption or permanent employment at IIT Guwahati.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project staff appointments do not have a statutory promotion hierarchy. However, completing a design and demonstration project for a major public sector refinery (NRL) at IIT Guwahati provides exceptional industry-grade credentials, making incumbents highly competitive for design engineering roles at major EPC firms (such as Technip, Fluor, L&T, EIL), refinery operations, and M.S./Ph.D. programs at top institutes globally.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Online Portal Deadline: Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/) on or before 16th September 2026; submissions via personal email or offline modes will not be processed.
  • Online Google Meet Interview: The interview is conducted virtually via Google Meet on 18th September 2026 at 10:00 AM; candidates must ensure a stable internet connection, functional webcam, and mic.
  • Technical Assistance Channel: Candidates facing issues on the online portal should contact [email protected] well before the closing date.
  • No Travel Allowance: As the interview is conducted in online mode, no TA/DA is applicable.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies02 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 28,500/-. Purely temporary contractual position under Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) sponsored project for 10 months.

Consolidated pay of Rs. 28,500/- per month under NRL sponsored project. Appointment is initially for 10 months. No HRA or medical facilities are provided.

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 Section, IIT Guwahati at iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
  2. Search for the position under the project title: 'H2 Separation and CO2 Capture from PSA Off Gas: Technology Development and Demonstration for NRL Refinery' (Advt. No. IITG/II&SI/Project Staff Rectt-2026/147).
  3. Fill out the online application form with complete personal, educational, and project experience details.
  4. Upload necessary documents and submit the application on or before 16th September 2026.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will receive a Google Meet link by email to appear for the online interview on 18.09.2026 at 10:00 AM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

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

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The position carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 28,500/- per month for a duration of 10 months under the NRL sponsored project.

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