Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) for the post of Academic & Administrative Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Navigate to the official IIT Guwahati recruitment portal, select the active PDF/Officer notification, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid email address and mobile number.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including academic transcripts, PhD/Master's degree certificates, research publications, and category certificates, formatted as PDFs under the specified size limits.
Fill out the comprehensive online application form, detailing your academic history, past employment, research proposals, and the names of three professional references for verification.
Pay the non-refundable application fee through the integrated multi-option payment gateway; note that SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates are completely exempted from this fee.
Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the shortlist and interview call letters.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Iitg PDF Document Notice Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Academic Screening and Shortlisting | Based on API Score / No Fixed Duration | Evaluation of PhD thesis quality, H-index and citation analysis, Impact factor of published journals, Patents and research grants secured, Relevance of the proposed research project |
| Stage 2: Research Presentation and Seminar | 100 Marks / 45 Minutes | Defense of the submitted research proposal, Methodology and experimental design, Domain-specific technical knowledge, Pedagogical skills and communication, Feasibility of execution at IIT Guwahati |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview | 100 Marks / 30 Minutes | Advanced subject-matter expertise, Interdisciplinary research capabilities, Alignment with departmental research goals, Leadership and collaborative potential, Vision for academic contribution |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying / Half Day | Verification of original academic degrees, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, Caste and income certificate validation, Physical fitness assessment by IITG Medical Board, Character and antecedent verification |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The recruitment for the Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) and Officer cadre at IIT Guwahati (IITG) is aligned with Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Guwahati (classified as a Class Y city) calculated at 20% (amounting to Rs. 11,220), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,02,561. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 92,500.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
IIT Guwahati strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation, cumulative with their category status. A 10% vertical reservation is enforced for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in accordance with central guidelines. Furthermore, all women candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
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There is no fixed written cutoff; shortlisting is based on a cumulative API score, the quality of peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals, and the strength of the research proposal.
No normalization is applied as the initial screening is qualitative, based on academic credentials, peer reviews, and department-specific research requirements.
There is no financial service bond, but selected Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected to commit to a minimum period of one year, renewable based on annual performance reviews.
For regular officer and faculty-equivalent cadres, the probation period is typically one year from the date of joining, subject to extension based on performance evaluation.
The proposal must focus on state-of-the-art methodologies, clear objectives, expected deliverables, and direct alignment with the existing laboratory infrastructure at IIT Guwahati.
All selected candidates will be posted at the main campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in Assam, India.