IIT Kanpur Senior Project Scientist (SEE) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (P.Rect./R&D/2026/220)
The Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur has invited applications under Advertisement Number P.Rect./R&D/2026/220 for the position of Senior Project Scientist (temporary, 1 year, extendable) to operate and manage departmental characterization facilities. Consolidated salary Rs 38,800–3,200–96,400 per month. Apply by emailing CV, cover letter and proof of relevant experience to emkay@iitk.ac.in. Deadline: 11 November 2026. Vacancy count is stated as a single position in the official notice. This page is not official — follow only the iitk.ac.in advertisement.
Important dates
Notice (URL dated 03-11-26)
3 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Application deadline
11 Nov 2026 · 11:59 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Essential: Ph.D. in Science/Engineering (related to Materials Science) with minimum 1 year relevant experience OR M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in a relevant discipline with minimum 4 years relevant experience in scientific characterization, analytical instrumentation, laboratory operations or research facility management. Desirable experience includes FESEM, XRD, BET, LC-MS, GC/GC-MS/GPC-MS, facility coordination and maintenance as listed on the official page.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Not specified on notice | 0 years | No explicit age limit is stated on the official P.Rect./R&D/2026/220 page |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Scientist | All | 1 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Scrutiny of emailed applications
Further selection as decided by the department
How to apply
- Read the official notice on iitk.ac.in (P.Rect./R&D/2026/220)
- Email CV, cover letter and proof of relevant work experience to emkay@iitk.ac.in by 11 November 2026
Official notification
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7 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication
Questions, answered.
How many vacancies?
The official notice refers to the position of Senior Project Scientist in the singular; we list 1 post. Confirm on the IITK page before applying.
Is AllSarkariVacancy official?
No. Apply only as instructed on the official iitk.ac.in advertisement.