Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 at IIT Guwahati – Biotechnology & Smart Mushroom Production Project

Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 at IIT Guwahati – Biotechnology & Smart Mushroom Production Project

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) invites applications for one Project Scientist-I position under a research project focused on biotechnology-enabled smart commercial mushroom production. The position is based in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.

Position Overview

About the Project

Project Title:
“Developing Cooperative Modelled Enterprises for Revolutionizing Commercial Ecosystem (COMERCE), driven by blockchain technology, to boost organic mushroom production by application of state of the art smart IoT/AI/ML Enabled Solar Powered Commercial Mushroom Production (ISCOMP) solutions for the upliftment of ST Community of Nagaland”

The project combines biotechnology, IoT, AI/ML and solar-powered technologies to support smart commercial mushroom production and strengthen the commercial ecosystem for the ST community of Nagaland.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Ph.D. in Engineering / Technology / Science, or

• Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology from a recognized university, preferably in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture or equivalent, along with the required relevant R&D experience as specified in the advertisement.

The advertisement also indicates an alternative qualification route involving a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology, preferably in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Agriculture or equivalent, with relevant industrial experience.

Desirable Qualification

The visible advertisement excerpt does not specify a separate desirable qualification for this position.

Remuneration

Recommended Pay: INR 56,000 per month
HRA: INR 11,200
Medical: INR 1,250

Total Monthly Amount: INR 68,450

Appointment Duration

The appointment will initially be for 11 months.

Interview Details

Date: 16 October 2026 (Friday)
Time: 11:00 AM
Mode: Offline / Online Interview
Venue: E&ICT Office, Technology Complex, IIT Guwahati

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should apply according to the application procedure prescribed by IIT Guwahati for this recruitment.

Last Date of Application: 14 October 2026 (Wednesday)

The application link/email and detailed submission procedure are not visible in the provided advertisement image.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Interview Date: 16 October 2026
Interview Time: 11:00 AM

Job Domain: Electronics & Electrical Engineering / Biotechnology / IoT / Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning / Smart Agriculture / Mushroom Production

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