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IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) invites online applications from eligible candidates for the position of Project Associate- II under the research project titled “Open Cathode Fuel Cell (OC-PEMFC) based Long-Endurance, Lightweight Power pack for Quadruped Robot” led by Prof. Atul Bhargav in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Summary of Position

  • Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)
  • Department: Mechanical Engineering
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Atul Bhargav
  • Position Name: Project Associate- II
  • Number of Vacancies: 01
  • Duration: 1 Year (extendable based on performance and availability of funds)
  • Monthly Remuneration:
    • ₹ 35,000 + 27% HRA (with valid GATE/NET score)
    • ₹ 28,000 + 27% HRA (without valid GATE/NET score)

Designation

Project Associate- II

Research Area

Mechanical Engineering, Fuel Cell Systems (OC-PEMFC), Robotics Power Packs, Power Electronics, Control and Thermal Systems.

Location

IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Eligibility / Qualification

Essential Qualification & Experience

  • B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, ECE, EEE, or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of Research & Development experience, OR
  • M.Tech./M.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, ECE, EEE, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
  • Academic Marks: Minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards, and a minimum of 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.

Desirable Qualification & Experience

  • Hands-on experience in building experimental setups, prototypes, or laboratory systems.
  • Familiarity with control systems, embedded systems, fuel cells, batteries, thermal systems, CAD, simulation, or testing tools.

Job Description

  • Design, develop, and optimize fuel cell systems, sub-systems, and associated components.
  • Build, integrate, and test prototype power-pack systems for robotic applications.
  • Conduct experiments, performance testing, diagnostics, and system validation.
  • Work with sensors, instrumentation, power electronics, thermal systems, and balance-of-plant components.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal.

For queries related to the project, candidates may contact Prof. Atul Bhargav via email at: atul.bhargav@iitgn.ac.in.

Last Date to Apply

07/11/2026

Apply Link

Candidates can apply online via the following link: IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Recruitment Portal