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Project Staff Ee Ece Cse B Tech

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Project Staff Ee Ece Cse B Tech administered by IITMANDI Authority (Karnataka).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITMANDI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Karnataka

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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E NIT 12 of 07 2022 23 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Project Staff Ee Ece Cse B Tech?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITMANDI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iitmandi.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IIT Mandi recruitment portal, select the project vacancies section, and complete the initial registration using a valid email address and active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Fill out the detailed online application form, entering academic qualifications, GATE scores, and relevant project or research experience, ensuring all mandatory fields match official matriculation certificates.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including B.Tech degree certificates, consolidated mark sheets, GATE scorecard, experience letters, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the specified PDF/JPEG size limits.

Pay the non-refundable application fee (exempted for female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates) through the integrated SBI Collect online payment gateway and save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and monitor the registered email for shortlisting notifications and call letters for the written test or interview.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Project Staff Ee Ece Cse B Tech 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: Written Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Engineering Mathematics, General Cognitive Ability, Programming Concepts in C/C++, Basic Electronics, Network Theory
Stage 2: Technical Interview / Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Data Structures and Algorithms, Digital Signal Processing, Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Object-Oriented Programming
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, GATE scorecards, Experience certificates, Category certificates, Identity proofs
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Interview Performance	Cumulative evaluation of written test score, Technical interview performance, Academic record, Alignment with project requirements

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Project Staff (Project Associate-I/II) at IIT Mandi are compensated as per DST/MoE guidelines, mapped to equivalent 7th CPC structures. For B.Tech (EE/ECE/CSE) graduates with GATE, the starting consolidated emolument is Rs. 31,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month. With Dearness Allowance (DA) equivalent adjustments and House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 9% for Class Z cities (Mandi), the gross monthly salary ranges from Rs. 33,790 to Rs. 38,150. For non-GATE candidates, the base is Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 28,000 plus HRA. Deductions include Professional Tax and EPF (if applicable), leading to an estimated net in-hand salary of approximately Rs. 31,500 to Rs. 35,500. This position does not attract standard central government transport allowances or pension schemes under NPS, as it is a contract-bound, project-specific cadre, though annual increments of 5% to 10% are granted based on performance reviews and project funding availability.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

IIT Mandi strictly adheres to the Government of India and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation policies for project-based recruitments. Vertical reservation provides 15% seats for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for EWS candidates. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates are applicable. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. In accordance with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to encourage gender diversity in technical research and development projects.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Project Staff Ee Ece Cse B Tech

Is this a permanent position at IIT Mandi?

No, this is a temporary, project-funded contract position. The initial appointment is typically for one year, extendable based on performance and project duration.

Is a GATE score mandatory for application?

A GATE score is highly preferred and entitles the candidate to a higher salary bracket (Rs. 31,000+HRA), but non-GATE candidates can apply for lower brackets.

What is the age limit for Project Staff recruitment?

The upper age limit is generally 35 years for Project Associates, with standard relaxations of 3 to 5 years for reserved categories as per GoI norms.

Will there be any service bond or probation period?

There is no service bond, but a standard probation/observation period of 3 to 6 months applies, during which performance is closely monitored.

Where will the posting be located?

The posting will be at the main campus of IIT Mandi in Kamand, Himachal Pradesh, within the designated department or research center.

Is there any provision for accommodation on campus?

Hostel or campus accommodation may be provided to project staff subject to availability; if not available, HRA is paid for off-campus living.