IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 - Apply for Principal Scientist, Project Engineer & 8 Other Posts (Interview on 15 June)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026

Find quick answers to common questions regarding IIT Guwahati recruitment 2026, covering vacancies, application dates, eligibility, and the selection process.

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026?

Ans: There are a total of 11 vacancies announced across 8 different posts in the IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply online and upload documents for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 is 10 June 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Q3. Is there an application fee for IIT Guwahati research posts?

Ans: The official notification does not mention any application fee for the IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026.

Q4. What are the educational qualifications required for these posts?

Ans: Educational qualifications vary significantly by post, ranging from a High School pass with experience for Lab Attendant to a PhD in Engineering with relevant experience for Principal Scientist roles.

Q5. What is the selection process for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The selection process for all posts is based entirely on a personal interview, which will be conducted in a hybrid mode (offline/online).

Q6. When is the interview scheduled for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The hybrid interview for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 is scheduled for 15 June 2026, starting from 10:00 AM onwards.

Q7. What is the official website to apply for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The official R&D Recruitment Portal to apply is iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.

Q8. What is the age limit for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The official notification does not specify any age limit for the IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 positions.

Q9. What is the salary for the IIT Guwahati research posts?

Ans: The salary is consolidated and varies by post, ranging from ₹21,497.50 per month for Lab Attendant to ₹1,69,979.60 per month for Principal Scientist.

Q10. What is the job type for these positions?

Ans: All positions under this recruitment are contractual for a duration of 11 months.

Q11. What is the interview mode and venue?

Ans: The interview will be conducted in a hybrid mode (Offline / Online) at the E & ICT Conference Room, Technology Complex, IIT Guwahati.