Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has announced 3 project-based vacancies under advertisement number IITG/II&SI/Project Staff Rectt-2026/156 for Project Assistant and Field Assistants posts, with an appointment duration of 11 months. Qualifications vary by post, requiring an MSc in Life Sciences or Agriculture with prior experience for the Project Assistant position, and a BSc in Life Sciences or Agriculture with relevant laboratory and field trial experience for the Field Assistants. Eligible candidates must apply online through the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati on or before 14 October 2026. The notified pay is Rs. 20,000 for Project Assistant and Rs. 10,000 for Field Assistants, with candidates required to work in the field trial location in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The selection process involves shortlisting based on the application followed by an online interview on 16 October 2026.
IIT Guwahati Project Assistant – Quick Summary
Who is recruiting?: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
Which posts?: Project Assistant and Field Assistants
How many vacancies?: 3 Vacancies
Who can apply?: Candidates with BSc or MSc in Life Sciences or Agriculture fulfilling specific experience requirements
Application start date: Already active
Last date: 14 October 2026
Application mode: Online
Job location: Deoghar, Jharkhand (with project based at IIT Guwahati)
There are a total of 3 vacancies available for the project entitled “Multi-location Field Evaluation of Biostimulant (Leaf Energy) for Growth Promotion in Tomato and Chili” at the Dept. of Biosciences & Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati.
MSc in Life Sciences or Agriculture with prior experience in plant phenotyping, physiology, and biochemistry. Should be ready to work in field trial location in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
Field Assistants
BSc in Life Sciences or Agriculture with laboratory experience in plant phenotyping, and experience of field trial of bio stimulant. Should be ready to work in field trial location in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
IIT Guwahati Project Assistant Salary
Post
Pay Range
Project Assistant
Rs. 20,000 per month
Field Assistants
Rs. 10,000 per month
The appointment also includes medical facility benefits, while HRA is not applicable (No). The duration of the appointment is 11 months.
IIT Guwahati Project Assistant Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
IIT Guwahati Project Assistant Selection Process
Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the online interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via E-mail about the interview, and application status can be checked from the application portal. Candidates are required to appear for an online interview scheduled on 16 October 2026 (Friday) at 11:30 AM.
How to Apply for IIT Guwahati Project Assistant
Visit the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati through the official link.
Search for the project title “Multi-location Field Evaluation of Biostimulant (Leaf Energy) for Growth Promotion in Tomato and Chili” on the portal.
Carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal for the relevant position.
Complete the online application process on or before 14 October 2026.
Contact [email protected] for any technical assistance related to the online application process.
IIT Guwahati Project Assistant Important Instructions
Applications must be submitted online on or before 14 October 2026.
Selected candidates must be ready to work in the field trial location in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
Shortlisted applicants will receive interview notifications via E-mail.
The online interview will take place on 16 October 2026 at 11:30 AM.
The appointment is temporary and lasts for a duration of 11 months.
For any technical queries regarding online submission, email [email protected].
