IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

• A B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• The notice also lists the same Mechanical Engineering degree as the desirable qualification.

• Read the official notification for the eligibility conditions and application email address.
• Combine your detailed CV, educational qualification documents, date of birth proof, category certificate and relevant experience letter into one PDF.
• Keep the combined PDF smaller than 2 MB.
• Email the PDF to Principal Investigator Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera using the address stated in the notification.
• Use the email subject: "Application for the position of Project Associate-I".
• Send the application by 6 November 2026.

About the recruitment

The Office of the Dean (Research & Development), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, issued a notice on 29 October 2026 for one Project Associate-I vacancy. The appointment is linked to project SRDP 1306 I, sponsored by CIL (CMPDI), with Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera as Principal Investigator. The research concerns pilot-scale paste backfilling and the effectiveness of paste-fill technology in conventional bord and pillar coal mining using LHD/SDL.

Eligibility and work involved

Candidates must have a B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and must not exceed the stated maximum age of 35 years. The degree is listed as both the essential and desirable qualification. The selected associate will prepare 2D drawings and a 3D model of the backfilling plant. This is a project-based appointment, not a regular institute post, with a stated duration of up to six months or until 28 February 2027.

Fellowship conditions

The monthly fellowship is Rs. 31,000 plus HRA for scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship or Assistant Professorship, GATE, or a national-level examination conducted by a Central Government department or its agencies and institutions. Candidates outside these routes receive Rs. 25,000 plus HRA according to IIT (ISM) rules.

Submitting the application

Applications must reach the Principal Investigator by email by 6 November 2026. Use the email address given in the official notification. Combine a detailed CV, educational qualification documents, date of birth proof, category certificate and relevant experience letter into a single PDF smaller than 2 MB. The email subject must be “Application for the position of Project Associate-I”.

Shortlisting and interview

The institute will shortlist applicants on merit and the project's needs. Possessing the minimum qualification does not automatically secure an interview. Shortlisted applicants will receive the interview date separately. No TA/DA will be provided for attending, and candidates needing accommodation in Dhanbad must arrange it themselves.