Islamic University of Science and Technology
Contractual / Regular

IUST Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 7, 2026
Project Assistant

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹20,000/- Per Month + HRA
Age Limit
As per University / JKST&IC Norms
Job Location
Jammu & Kashmir12Pulwama3+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 7, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 – 18 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or allied discipline with minimum 55% or equivalent marks. Practical experience in IoT System Development, Embedded System Programming, and Python is desirable.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed by the rules and regulations of Islamic University of Science and Technology and the funding agency (JKST&IC).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic Merit Screening & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and called for an in-person interview before the Selection Committee at the IUST Awantipora campus. The shortlist and interview schedule will be published on the University website. Candidates must present original credentials at the time of interview.

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 Component40 MarksAcademic Qualification & B.Tech Merit in Relevant Branch
Evaluation Component30 MarksTechnical Proficiency in IoT, Embedded Systems & Python
Evaluation Component30 MarksPersonal Interview Performance & Research Aptitude

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.

Project Assistant works in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IUST Awantipora under the Principal Investigator (Dr. Peerzada Shoaib Hamid). Duties involve circuit prototyping, microcontroller/sensor interfacing, embedded firmware development, Python telemetry scripting, field deployment of smart weather stations across J&K horticultural sites, and real-time data acquisition.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initially engaged for 6 months, extendable based on performance and availability of project funds from JKST&IC. Co-terminus with the research project.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual research appointment with no direct university faculty absorption. Provides valuable research publication records and hands-on IoT engineering experience advantageous for subsequent JRF, SRF, or Ph.D. opportunities.
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  • Two-Step Submission Requirement: Candidates must submit the online application by 18.10.2026 AND deliver the hardcopy with all documents to the Department Office by 19.10.2026.
  • Mandatory In-Person Interview: Shortlisted applicants must attend the interview physically at IUST Awantipora; no virtual interview or TA/DA is provided.
  • Rapid Joining Obligation: The selected candidate must join duty within 07 days from the issuance of the appointment order.
  • Resignation Notice Rule: Resignation before completion requires one-month notice or one month's emoluments in lieu thereof.

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

Monthly emoluments of ₹20,000/- plus HRA as admissible.

Consolidated stipend of ₹20,000/- per month plus HRA (as admissible) under the JKST&IC research project.

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 University portal at www.iust.ac.in.
  2. Complete the online application form for the Project Assistant position under Advt No. IUST/DoEE/26/496 by 18.10.2026.
  3. Print the submitted online application form.
  4. Submit the hardcopy of the application form along with self-attested photocopies of all relevant mark sheets, certificates, and publications to the Office, Department of Electrical Engineering, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora by 19.10.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for this recruitment.

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Candidates must possess a B.Tech degree in Electrical, ECE, CSE, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or allied disciplines with at least 55% marks. Practical experience in IoT, Embedded Systems, and Python is desirable.

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