Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Contractual / Regular

IIT Indore Project Specialist Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
Research Project Specialist

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹30,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Indore / Project Rules
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh31Indore5+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 29, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 29, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 8, 2026

Application Window29 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date8 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 Qualification: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent speaking and writing skills in Hindi and English (mandatory).
• Technical Competencies: Proficient in MS Office, LaTeX, data analysis, laboratory experimentation, and numerical computation in MATLAB & Python.
• Project Scope: Synthesis and characterization of pristine, N-modified, and Fe-modified yard-waste biochar for simultaneous CO2 and H2S removal from biogas, including adsorption performance, 5-cycle regenerability, and techno-economic feasibility modeling.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is stipulated in the official advertisement. Standard government/institutional guidelines apply for reserved categories as per IIT Indore project recruitment norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Google Form Application & Dossier Pre-Screening

Online Scrutiny (Deadline: 05/10/2026, 17:00 hrs)Qualifying Only

Online Video Interview via Google Meet

Online Interview (08/10/2026 at 14:00 hrs)Merit Scored

Document Verification & Immediate Joining

Document Scrutiny upon OfferQualifying Only

Candidates must submit their details and CV via the designated Google Form before October 5, 2026 (17:00 hrs). Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and interviewed virtually via Google Meet on October 8, 2026, at 14:00 hrs. Final selection is based on academic merits, experimental background, and interview evaluation. Selected candidate must join duty immediately.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component30 MarksAssessment of Ph.D. in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering, publication quality, and relevance to biomass conversion or waste valorization
Evaluation Component30 MarksDemonstrated hands-on experience in yard-waste biochar synthesis, heteroatom/N-modification, Fe-modification, characterization (BET, FTIR, XRD, SEM), and CO2/H2S gas capture performance testing
Evaluation Component20 MarksProficiency in MATLAB and Python for adsorption isotherm modeling, breakthrough curve fitting, five-cycle regenerability analysis, and preliminary techno-economic feasibility studies
Evaluation Component20 MarksEvaluation of spoken and written articulation in Hindi and English, problem-solving aptitude, and project execution readiness for immediate deliverables

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

IIT Indore is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, located at Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The Research Project Specialist will be attached to the Department of Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering, working under the faculty Principal Investigator. The research focuses on an institutional funded project: 'Heteroatom - doped biochar from yard trimmings as a low-cost adsorbent for simultaneous removal of CO2 and H2S from biogas.' Core day-to-day responsibilities include synthesis and thermal pyrolytic modification of yard-waste biochar (pristine, nitrogen-doped, and iron-doped), characterization of physicochemical properties, operating fixed-bed column reactors for CO2 and H2S adsorption from synthetic/raw biogas, testing five-cycle regeneration efficiency, and conducting techno-economic feasibility analyses for biomethane upgrading. The role demands intensive laboratory experimentation and computational data modeling (MATLAB, Python, LaTeX) within a compact 2-month delivery window.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely contractual for a duration of exactly 2 months and is strictly non-extendable. The selected candidate must join duty immediately upon receipt of the offer. The appointment conveys no claim whatsoever for permanent absorption or regular employment in IIT Indore.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project specialist positions do not feature a promotional hierarchy due to the short 2-month project lifecycle. However, executing research at an apex Indian Institute of Technology provides direct access to state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation (XRD, BET surface area analyzers, FTIR, GC-MS), high-impact research publications in peer-reviewed environmental engineering journals, and strong academic references from IIT faculty, significantly enhancing prospects for post-doctoral fellowships, CSIR/DST research grants, or academic faculty appointments.

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

  • Research Project Specialist (Environmental Engineering)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Consolidated Remuneration: ₹30,000/- per month.
• Tenure: 2 months (purely temporary, non-extendable).
• Allowances: No additional allowances (HRA/DA) or TA/DA will be admissible.

Consolidated monthly salary of INR 30,000/-. Appointment is for a fixed duration of 2 months and is strictly non-extendable.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Access the official Google Form application link: https://forms.gle/m3AGvBJgmbsHebTY8.
  2. Complete all required fields including personal background, contact details, and educational credentials (Ph.D., Master's, Bachelor's).
  3. Upload a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing research experience in biochar synthesis, pyrolysis, chemical modification, adsorption thermodynamics/kinetics, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and LaTeX.
  4. Submit the completed application form on or before October 5, 2026, at 17:00 hrs.
  5. Check email for the Google Meet interview invitation and link, scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 14:00 hrs.
  6. Keep a detailed CV, valid government photo identity card, and original educational certificates and mark sheets (from 10th standard onwards) ready for online verification during the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

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