IIT Guwahati Project Technical Support III and Project Research Scientist-1 Recruitment 2026

• Project Technical Support III: M.Tech or MSc in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering or Biomedical, along with GATE qualification.
• Technical Support applicants must have experience and proficiency in cell culture, stem cell culture, and analytical and biological techniques. Experience in tissue engineering and biomaterials is preferred.
• Project Research Scientist-1: PhD in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Biomedical or related biological fields.
• Refer to the official notification for the complete discipline-specific requirements.

• Visit IIT Guwahati's Research and Development recruitment portal using the official link.
• Locate the project titled "Centre for Advanced Research on Bioengineered In Vitro Liver Models for evaluation of Hepatotropic Infections and Therapeutics".
• Read the advertisement and follow the portal's application instructions for the relevant post.
• Submit the online application through the portal.
• Monitor the email address entered in the application; eligible candidates will receive the interview link one day before the interview, and no separate call letter will be issued.

Recruitment overview

IIT Guwahati's Research and Development Section has issued notice reference XxSHSTSPNICMR00857xxBBM030 for three project appointments. The vacancies belong to the ICMR-funded project titled "Centre for Advanced Research on Bioengineered In Vitro Liver Models for evaluation of Hepatotropic Infections and Therapeutics". The project is based at the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology, IIT Guwahati.

Who can apply

Two positions are for Project Technical Support III. Applicants need an M.Tech or MSc in the specified biotechnology, biological sciences, bioengineering or biomedical disciplines, together with GATE qualification. The role also requires experience and proficiency in cell culture, stem cell culture, and analytical and biological techniques. Tissue engineering and biomaterials experience is preferred.

The remaining position is for Project Research Scientist-1, which requires a PhD in the listed disciplines or related biological fields. Candidates should read the official notification for the complete discipline-specific eligibility before submitting an application.

Application and interview steps

• Open the institute's R&D recruitment portal and locate the advertised project by its title.
• Follow the instructions provided on the portal and submit an application for the relevant position.
• Check the email address used in the application for the online interview link.
• Eligible candidates will receive that link one day before the interview scheduled for 06.11.2026 at 11.00 am.

Selection is based on online interview performance. A separate call letter will not be issued. The notice does not provide an application closing date, application fee or age limit.

Pay and appointment conditions

Both positions have an appointment period of 11 months. Monthly remuneration, including the stated HRA, totals Rs. 33,600 for Technical Support III and Rs. 67,200 for Research Scientist-1. Campus accommodation is not available to selected candidates, and no TA/DA is payable for appearing in the test and interview. For questions about the posts, the notice lists Principal Investigator Prof. Biman B Mandal at 03612582225.