Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
Contractual / Regular

IIT Mandi Project Associate Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Project Associate / JRF or equivalent

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B.Tech180
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
As per GoI and DST/DRDO norms (typically up to 28–35 years)
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh9Mandi4

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 19, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 19, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 1, 2026

Application Window19 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date1 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

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Master of Computer Applications (MCA), preferably with a valid GATE (or similar national level test) score. Required skills include strong foundation in deep learning algorithms and architectures, proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++, and familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to speech data and speaker recognition.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age relaxation may be granted to OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwD candidates as per Government of India norms. In case of selection of retired/superannuated government employees, salary will be fixed per prevailing GoI rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Candidate Shortlisting

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Walk-in-Interview

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Selection is based on performance in the Walk-in-Interview on 1 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at SCEE Office, A17 Building, North Campus, IIT Mandi. IIT Mandi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualifications.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & GATE/NET ScoreEvaluation of B.Tech/B.E./MCA academic performance in CSE/ECE/EE and valid GATE/national exam scorecard.
Deep Learning & Speech Processing CompetencyAssessment of hands-on expertise in deep learning architectures, Python/PyTorch/MATLAB coding, and machine learning applied to speech data and speaker diarization.
Interview Presentation & Research AptitudePersonal walk-in interview evaluating problem-solving ability, technical communication, and potential to collaborate with DRDO laboratories.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Research and development environment within the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE) at IIT Mandi, Kamand Campus. The sponsored DRDO project focuses on 'Score normalization algorithms towards robust verification for ECAPA based speaker and language identification models' under Principal Investigator Dr. Padmanabhan Rajan. Daily responsibilities involve designing and training deep neural network architectures, processing complex multi-speaker meeting datasets, coordinating speech annotation workflows, and interfacing with DRDO laboratory scientists.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Total project duration is 21 months ending on 4 March 2028. The initial appointment is for one (1) year, renewable based on satisfactory performance up to the completion of the project.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position is strictly project-bound with no entitlement to permanent absorption into IIT Mandi. However, candidates gain premier institutional research experience, co-authorship on DRDO technical reports and academic publications, and strong positioning for Ph.D. admissions at IIT Mandi or other leading technical institutions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • In-person appearance mandatory: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 1 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the North Campus of IIT Mandi in Kamand, Himachal Pradesh; no online interview option is provided.
  • Higher shortlisting criteria: IIT Mandi explicitly reserves the right to fix higher screening standards than the baseline advertised qualifications.
  • GATE score preference: While a degree in CSE/ECE/EE/MCA is required, candidates possessing a valid GATE or national-level test score receive strong preference.
  • Hands-on coding proof: Practical programming capability in Python/PyTorch/MATLAB and experience with audio/speech data must be substantiated through verifiable project work or repositories.
  • No travel allowance: Candidates must bear their own travel and accommodation expenses for attending the walk-in interview.

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-slab of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA as applicable under DRDO sponsored project.

Consolidated salary of Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA (as applicable) under DRDO sponsored R&D project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Review the eligibility criteria and technical requirements detailed in the official circular.
  2. Prepare an updated CV highlighting academic credentials, GATE/national test score, and specific projects in deep learning and speech processing.
  3. Bring original degree certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, national test scorecards, and one set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Appear in person for the Walk-in-Interview on 1st October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the SCEE Office, A17 Building, North Campus, IIT Mandi, Kamand – 175075, Himachal Pradesh.
  5. For queries, email Dr. Padmanabhan Rajan at [email protected].

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged for attending the walk-in interview.

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The Walk-in Interview will be held on 1 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the SCEE Office, A17 Building, North Campus, IIT Mandi, Kamand, Himachal Pradesh (PIN: 175075).

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