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IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Project Associate and Project Assistant Positions

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai is inviting applications from eligible candidates for temporary project staff positions in a sponsored research project titled “PMU Activities: Dantewada District Development Design”, funded by DMF, Dantewada. Below are the complete details regarding eligibility, salary, designation, and application procedure.

Overview of Openings

  • Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai)
  • Project Title: PMU Activities: Dantewada District Development Design
  • Sponsoring Agency: DMF, Dantewada
  • Chief Investigator: Prof. Souradyuti Paul, Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), IIT Bhilai
  • Job Location: Durg / Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
  • Duration of Project: 12 months
  • Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 (17:30 Hours)

Designations and Vacancies

  • Project Associate (Civil) / Project Assistant (Civil): 2 Posts (Combined)
  • Project Associate (Technical Support): 1 Post

Research Area / Work Domain

Civil Infrastructure Development, Project Planning & Monitoring, DPR Preparation, Cost Estimation, BOQs, Development Project Management, Financial Tracking, and Coordination with Government Departments.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

1. Project Associate (Civil)

  • Essential Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent with at least 4 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Desirable Experience: Civil infrastructure development, project planning, implementation, monitoring, DPR preparation, cost estimation, BOQs, construction supervision, quality assessment, and government project coordination. Proficiency in MS Office and project monitoring tools.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 45 years.
  • Salary: Rs. 35,000 – 50,000/- per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

2. Project Assistant (Civil)

  • Essential Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent; OR Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent with 2 years of work experience.
  • Desirable Experience: At least 1 year of experience in civil project inspections, construction supervision, quality assessment, report preparation, DPR preparation, BOQs, budgeting, and civil work measurement. Proficiency in MS Excel and project data management.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 years.
  • Salary: Rs. 28,000 – 41,000/- per month.

3. Project Associate (Technical Support)

  • Essential Qualification: Graduate / 3-year Diploma in Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience; OR Engineering Graduate / Master’s / equivalent qualification with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Desirable Experience: Development project management, DPR preparation, budgeting, accounting and financial management (cash book, ledger maintenance, expenditure tracking, bank reconciliation, financial statements), monitoring & evaluation, and government department coordination. Willingness to undertake field visits in Dantewada.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 45 years.
  • Salary: Rs. 35,000 – 50,000/- per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

Job Description & Responsibilities

Selected candidates will work under the supervision of the Chief Investigator, Prof. Souradyuti Paul. Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in DPR preparation, technical reporting, cost estimates, BOQs, and budgeting for district development projects.
  • Conducting field visits, project inspections, construction supervision, and quality assessments (for civil positions).
  • Managing project data, tracking project expenditure, ledger maintenance, and financial reporting (for technical support position).
  • Coordinating with government departments, district administration, and stakeholders for effective project implementation.

How to Apply

Candidates must complete a two-step application process:

  1. Online Form: Fill out and submit the official Google Form application online.
  2. Email Submission: After submitting the form, candidates must send an email to the Chief Investigator, Prof. Souradyuti Paul, at souradyuti@iitbhilai.ac.in with the subject line “Application PC – 2019800 October_2026”.

The email must contain the following attachments:

  • A filled-out application form (as per the institute advertisement standard format).
  • An updated CV / Resume.

Important Dates

  • Last Date for Online Application & Email Submission: October 30, 2026 (by 17:30 HRS)

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