IIT Gandhinagar Project Assistant-I Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar has released an official job notification for the temporary position of Project Assistant-I under the Research & Development Office. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal. This article provides comprehensive details regarding eligibility norms, essential qualifications, remuneration, job description, and direct official links.

Overview of IIT Gandhinagar Project Assistant-I Recruitment

Detail	Information
Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)
Office	Research & Development Office
Advertisement Number	OTH/13470/Advt0306
Date of Advertisement	25.08.2026
Name of Principal Investigator (PI)	Prof. Manish Jain
Department / Center	Center for Creative Learning
Project Title	30-30 Eklavya 2024-26
Designation	Project Assistant-I
Number of Vacancies	1 Position
Last Date to Apply	05.09.2026
Job Location	Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Salary and Remuneration

Selected candidates will receive a competitive monthly consolidated remuneration based on their qualifications and professional experience:

• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 28,000/- to Rs. 53,000/- per month.

Duration of Appointment

The appointment is made on a temporary basis for a duration of 1 Year.

Eligibility Norms and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a B.C.A / B.Sc. or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Academic Percentage Criteria:
  • Minimum 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards.
  • Minimum 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and Class 12th examinations.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Practical experience working with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, robotics, or automation projects.
• Proficiency and knowledge in SQL, web technologies, or full-stack development.
• Familiarity with electronics prototyping, PCB interfacing, and hardware debugging.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of innovative STEM educational tools, embedded systems, robotics projects, and experiential learning resources. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing embedded system prototypes utilizing Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and similar platforms.
• Developing educational automation and robotics projects tailored for schools and teacher training programs.
• Assisting in programming, testing, debugging, and documentation of both hardware and software solutions.
• Supporting the creation of STEM kits, interactive learning modules, and comprehensive workshop materials.
• Participating actively in field implementation, live demonstrations, and training programs across India.
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams on diverse educational innovation projects.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or final appointment.
• A higher cutoff level may be applied during the shortlisting process based on applicant profiles.
• The Institute reserves all rights not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill up the position through this round of the selection process without assigning any reason.

Contact Details

Resource Type	Details
For Queries & Support Contact	hr.ccl@iitgn.ac.in