IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (Civil Engineering) Recruitment 2026Open

• B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/MCom, a professional qualification or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline, with at least 02 years of post-qualification experience; OR B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline, with at least 06 years of post-qualification experience.
• At least 60% marks or an equivalent grade are required from graduation onwards, along with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in Class 10 and Class 12.
• CA, CA Inter and M.Com candidates are preferred.
• Desirable experience includes work in an academic institute or reputed industry, familiarity with procurement, finance, accounting and commerce-related work, and exposure to project-based work.

• Open the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal using the official application link.
• Locate Advertisement SPON/62058/Advt0374 for Project Associate II in Civil Engineering and review the eligibility requirements.
• Submit the online application through the portal by 09/11/2026. The notice does not provide detailed form-filling instructions or an upload checklist.

About the appointment

IIT Gandhinagar's Research & Development Office is recruiting one Project Associate II for the Civil Engineering department through Advertisement SPON/62058/Advt0374. The appointment is linked to project SPON/62058 C-NARMADA, led by Principal Investigator Prof. Pranab Mohapatra. The initial tenure is six months, and continuation depends on performance. Monthly consolidated remuneration, including HRA, ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹90,000 according to qualifications.

Check the qualification route carefully

The notice provides two alternative eligibility routes. Applicants with a listed technical, postgraduate or professional qualification in an appropriate discipline need at least two years of post-qualification experience. Those applying with a listed bachelor's-level qualification under the second route need at least six years of post-qualification experience. The experience requirement must therefore be checked against the specific qualification route being used.

Academic performance requirements apply separately: candidates need at least 60% marks or an equivalent grade from graduation onwards and at least 55% or an equivalent grade in both Class 10 and Class 12. CA, CA Inter and M.Com candidates receive preference. Experience in academic institutions or reputed industry, procurement, finance, accounting, commerce-related activities and project-based assignments is desirable.

What the role involves

Responsibilities extend across consultancy review, daily project coordination and grant administration. The work includes budgeting, forecasting, tracking utilisation, analysing financial statements, supporting accounting routines, coordinating procurement and vendors, and following up on payments. Preparing project presentations for clients and supporting recruitment, documentation, approvals and reporting are also part of the role. Fluency in Microsoft Suite is listed, along with adaptability, initiative and effective teamwork.

Application and selection points

• Open the institute's project staff recruitment portal and locate Advertisement SPON/62058/Advt0374.
• Check the relevant qualification, experience and academic marks requirements before applying.
• Submit the online application by 09/11/2026.

The notice does not provide an application opening date, age limit, application fee, document upload checklist or file specifications. Meeting the minimum requirements does not ensure shortlisting or appointment: a higher cutoff may be applied. The institute also retains discretion not to invite an applicant for a selection test or fill the vacancy during this selection round.