IIT Bhilai Project Engineer (Electrical Engineering) Recruitment 2026

• M.Tech/M.E. or B.Tech with relevant experience in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline; the notice does not specify a minimum number of years of experience.
• A strong foundation in electrical systems, energy measurement, power electronics, hardware interfacing, microcontrollers and embedded systems is required.
• Candidates must be proficient in embedded programming, system operation, instrumentation and firmware development.
• Practical experience with energy metering, EV charging, IoT-based electrical applications or mobile application interfaces for electrical systems is a strong advantage.

• Open the official notification and review the qualifications and project appointment conditions.
• Access the Google Form provided for the Project Engineer application.
• Complete the form and check the information entered.
• Upload the application form, CV, certificates and proof of experience as required.
• Submit the online application on or before 15 November 2026.
• If shortlisted, bring original documents and self-attested copies to the interview.

Project and appointment

IIT Bhilai’s Department of Electrical Engineering has announced one Project Engineer vacancy for “Smart Energy Metering and Billing System (SEMB): Enhancing EV Charging Infrastructure for Efficiency and Accessibility”. The position is based at IIT Bhilai in Durg district, Chhattisgarh. Dr. Shailendra Kumar, Assistant Professor in the department, is the Principal Investigator.

The appointment initially runs for six months. An extension depends on the availability of project funds. The advertised pay range is ₹40,000–75,000 without HRA; no further salary breakdown is provided.

Who should review this opportunity

The qualification requirement is M.Tech/M.E. or B.Tech with relevant experience in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. The notice does not quantify the required experience. Applicants need knowledge of electrical systems, energy measurement, power electronics, hardware interfacing, microcontrollers and embedded systems, alongside proficiency in embedded programming, instrumentation, system operation and firmware development.

Experience involving energy meters, EV charging systems, IoT-based electrical applications or mobile interfaces for electrical systems is considered a strong advantage. The stated age limit is 45 years, with no age calculation date or relaxation details provided.

Application and documents

• Read the official advertisement and complete the linked Google Form.
• Check the application details and upload the application form, CV, certificates and proof of experience.
• Submit by 15 November 2026.
• Bring original documents and self-attested copies if called for interview.

Selection and service conditions

Shortlisted applicants will receive an email and attend an interview before the selection committee. Where candidate numbers are high, the committee may limit interview calls by considering qualifications and experience beyond the minimum requirements. Its decision is final. The interview date and venue are not stated, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending.

The selected applicant must join immediately after receiving the offer. Institute and funding-agency conditions applicable to the project govern the appointment. Unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination of the fellowship before the tenure ends, with 30 days’ notice.