IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 for 9 Project Posts - Apply Online

IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 Overview

This recruitment is for temporary project posts under IIT Guwahati's Research and Development Section. The work is connected with the COIL-D: Center for Indian Language Data project at the Center for Linguistic Science & Technology.

Vacancy Details

The official notification lists three designations. Candidates should apply only for the post for which they meet the required qualification and skill conditions.

Post-wise Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility differs by post. The technical post needs a computer science, IT or related background, while the language expert posts need linguistics, humanities or related academic qualifications.

Candidates should read the notification carefully before applying because the project-specific language and annotation requirements are important for the language expert posts.

Salary and Monthly Amount

The notification gives the pay recommended, HRA, medical component and total monthly amount for each post. The total amount is not the same for all posts.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the online application before the last date and keep checking their email for any communication from IIT Guwahati after shortlisting.

The interview may be conducted online or offline. Shortlisted candidates will receive separate call letters with the time and venue or meeting link details.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates must apply through the Recruitment Portal of the Research and Development Cell, IIT Guwahati. The relevant position can be found by searching for the project title mentioned in the advertisement.

1. Visit the IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal.
2. Register or sign in using the portal instructions.
3. Search for the COIL-D: Center for Indian Language Data project or the advertisement code CLSTSPNMEIT00742xxSB001.
4. Select the correct post and fill in the required details.
5. Upload the required documents as instructed on the portal.
6. Review the application carefully before final submission.
7. Save a copy of the submitted application for reference.

For technical help related to the online application process, the notification mentions ernd@iitg.ac.in.

Selection Process

The selection process is based on shortlisting and interview. The official notification states that shortlisted candidates are required to appear for an interview scheduled on 2 May 2026.

The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be sent call letters separately, so applying online does not automatically mean that a candidate will be called for interview.

• Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and suitability.
• Shortlisted candidates will receive interview details separately.
• The interview may be online or offline.
• Final selection will depend on interview performance.

Project and Work Area

The posts are connected with the COIL-D: Center for Indian Language Data project at IIT Guwahati's Center for Linguistic Science & Technology. The language expert roles are especially linked with language translation, annotation and grammatical knowledge of selected Indian languages.

The listed languages in the notification are Hindi, Assamese, Boro, Nepali and Manipuri. Candidates applying for language expert roles should be comfortable with text or speech-related language work and should be ready to explain their relevant academic and practical experience during the interview.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

The official notification does not provide a detailed document checklist in the advertisement text, so candidates should follow the instructions shown on the IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal while applying. In general, applicants should keep their academic and experience records ready before starting the form.

• Recent CV or resume.
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Experience proof, especially for translation or annotation work where applicable.
• Language skill or project work details relevant to the post.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• Recent photograph and signature if required by the portal.

Candidates should upload only correct and verifiable information because document verification may be part of the later recruitment process.

Important Conditions for Applicants

The posts are project appointments for 11 months and should be understood as temporary project-based roles. The notification also states that no campus accommodation will be available for selected candidates.

• No TA or DA will be paid for appearing in the test or interview.
• Interview details will be sent only to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates should follow the portal instructions carefully while applying online.
• The relevant post should be searched using the project title mentioned in the advertisement.
• Candidates should not wait until the last day if they need time to register and upload documents.

Official Notification and Apply Links

Candidates should use the official IIT Guwahati links for the notification, application portal and recruitment listing. The notification PDF contains the post-wise vacancy, salary, eligibility, interview date and application instructions.

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF
• IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal
• IIT Guwahati Recruitment Detail Page
• IIT Guwahati Project Positions of R&D
• IIT Guwahati Official Website