IIT Gandhinagar Assistant Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026

• Ph.D. in Physics or a Physics-related engineering/technical field, with a very good academic record throughout and at least 04 years of post-qualification experience; OR
• M.Tech./M.S. in Physics or a Physics-related engineering/technical field, with at least 06 years of post-qualification experience; OR
• B.Tech./B.E. or M.Sc. in Physics or a related engineering/technical field, with at least 08 years of post-qualification experience.
• At least 60% marks or an equivalent grade from graduation onwards, and 55% marks or an equivalent grade in Classes 10 and 12, are required.
• Desirable experience includes hands-on and inquiry-based school STEM education, strong Class 11–12 Physics knowledge, Physics teaching or educational content development, experimental setups and laboratory instruments.
• Desirable skills include communication and facilitation, professional fluency in spoken and written English and spoken Hindi, and digital documentation.

• Open IIT Gandhinagar's official project staff recruitment portal using the application link provided.
• Apply online for the Assistant Scientific Officer position under the 30-30 Eklavya 2024-26 project.
• Submit the application by 23 November 2026. The notice does not provide detailed submission instructions or an attachment checklist.

About the appointment

IIT Gandhinagar's Research & Development Office has advertised one Assistant Scientific Officer position for the Center for Creative Learning. The role supports the 30-30 Eklavya 2024-26 project, led by Principal Investigator Prof Manish Jain. The initial engagement is for one year, with a possible extension based on performance. Consolidated remuneration is Rs. 87,000 to 1,50,000 per month, determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. House Rent Allowance is marked as “NA” in the notice.

Who the role is intended for

The position combines Physics education, research-based content development and practical experimentation. Eligibility follows institute norms. Applicants can qualify through a relevant Ph.D. with at least 04 years of post-qualification experience, M.Tech./M.S. with 06 years, or B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc. with 08 years. The academic requirements also include at least 60% or an equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or an equivalent grade in Classes 10 and 12.

The desirable background includes strong Class 11–12 Physics concepts and numerical problem-solving, teaching experience, and the development of learning materials. Experience with hands-on experiments, laboratory instruments and inquiry-based STEM learning is also relevant. Communication skills, English and Hindi proficiency as specified in the notice, and digital documentation skills form part of the desired profile.

Work involved

The selected candidate will develop hands-on Physics modules for Classes 9–12, drawing on advanced Physics resources and numerical problems. Responsibilities include building and refining experimental models, preparing worksheets and videos, converting models into kit items, and coordinating kit testing. The role also involves student sessions, teacher-training workshops, school collaborations, and planning and mentoring within the Physics team.

Application deadline and next step

Applications must be submitted online through the institute's project staff recruitment portal by 23 November 2026. Applicants should compare their qualifications, academic marks and post-qualification experience with the stated requirements before applying. The notice does not provide an attachment checklist, upload specifications, application fee, age limit or selection procedure.