IIT Dharwad Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad; Karnataka; On-site; INR 279,000 - 346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16% House Rent Allowance

Job summary

The Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad invites applications for five temporary Project Associate I positions in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, under the Speech Technologies in Indian Languages project. The appointments are project-based and last up to five months, with a consolidated monthly pay of ₹31,000 for PG candidates and ₹25,000 for BE candidates plus 16% HRA.

Candidates must hold a B.Tech/M.Tech in CS/EC or related streams with GATE qualification or

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold B.Tech/M.Tech in CS, ECE or related stream.
• Qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute and either GATE or national-level examination.
• Strong programming skills and knowledge in ML/DL and signal processing are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a real-time Language Identification System for Indian languages.

Skills

Programming skills

Machine Learning concepts

Deep Learning basics

Signal Processing knowledge

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in CS/EC or related stream

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad

The Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad) is filling 5 temporary Project Associate I positions in its Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The posts are under the project "Speech Technologies in Indian Languages" and last for a maximum of 5 months. The consolidated pay is ₹31,000 per month for PG candidates or ₹25,000 per month for BE candidates, with 16% House Rent Allowance on top in both cases. Applicants need a B. Tech/M. Tech degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering or a related stream, together with GATE qualification or selection through a national-level examination conducted by IIT. The last date is 17 November 2026.

IIT Dharwad Project Associate I at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad)

Advertisement No. IITDH/CSE/DAD/8.219/MeitY-NLTM/2026-27/1

Department Computer Science and Engineering

Project "Speech Technologies in Indian Languages" (Project Code: IITDH/R&D/CSE/MeitY-NLTM/Dr.Dileep A.D/8.219)

Post Name Project Associate I

Vacancies 5 (tentative)

Pay ₹31,000 + 16% HRA per month (PG candidates) or ₹25,000 + 16% HRA per month (BE candidates)

Age Limit Not exceeding 35 years as on the date of the selection process

Job Location IIT Dharwad

Application Mode Online (application form)

Last Date to Apply 17/11/2026

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

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According to the notice, IIT Dharwad is an Institute of National Importance created by an Act of Parliament in 2016. It is recruiting for these positions to meet the needs of a project in its Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The project is titled "Speech Technologies in Indian Languages", and its project code carries the reference MeitY-NLTM. The whole selection is described as an Online Selection Process for a temporary position.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must hold a B. Tech/M. Tech degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering, or a related stream from an accredited institution. They must also meet any ONE of the following additional requirements:

• The Selection process is through a national-level examination conducted by IIT.

The qualification must come from a recognized University/Institute. Age, qualification and experience will be considered as on the date of the Selection Process.

The notice says strong programming skills and knowledge in Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Signal Processing are preferable.

Age Limit

The age must be not exceeding 35 years as on the date of the selection process. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

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The Project Associate I position carries consolidated emoluments. The rate depends on the candidate's degree:

Candidate

Consolidated Emoluments

PG candidates eligible under either 3(a) or 3(b) ₹31,000/- + 16% House Rent Allowance per month

BE candidates eligible under either 3(a) or 3(b) ₹25,000/- + 16% House Rent Allowance per month

The tenure of appointment is a maximum of 5 months. Selected candidates will have no claim on any regular position. They will also not receive the privileges available to the Institute's regular employees, such as housing, medical facility and other benefits.

IIT Dharwad Project Associate I Job Description

• Development of a real-time Language Identification System.

Selection and Interview

Selection has two stages:

• Screening: all applications are screened first. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting. IIT Dharwad reserves the right to screen and shortlist candidates by introducing higher benchmarks.
• Online interview: only shortlisted applicants will be called. Emails will be sent to all shortlisted candidates.

The selection process is tentatively scheduled for 19 November 2026. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Selection Process.

Event

Date

Date of notice 27.10.2026

Last date to submit the application form 17/11/2026

Date of selection process (tentative) 19/11/2026

Any changes to the schedule will be announced on the IIT Dharwad website.

• The number of vacancies is tentative. IIT Dharwad reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts at the time of selection, or to not fill any of them.
• After joining, the appointee must abide by the Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, Statutes and Act of the Institute. The appointee may be assigned any duty within or outside the Institute, depending on the exigency of the work.
• The Institute will verify antecedents and documents at the time of appointment or during the tenure. Services will be terminated at once if the documents are fake or adverse antecedents have been suppressed, and legal action may be initiated.
• If an inadvertent mistake in the selection is detected at any stage, even after the appointment letter is issued, the Institute may modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to applicants.
• No interim correspondence will be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form, or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be a disqualification.
• In any dispute or ambiguity in the selection process, the decision of the Institute will be final.

IIT Dharwad Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many Project Associate I vacancies has IIT Dharwad announced?

IIT Dharwad has announced 5 Project Associate I positions. The notice calls this number tentative.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for IIT Dharwad Project Associate I?

The last date to submit the online application form is 17 November 2026.

Q3. What qualification is required for IIT Dharwad Project Associate I?

Candidates need a B. Tech/M. Tech degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering, or a related stream from an accredited institution. They also need either GATE qualification or selection through a national-level examination conducted by IIT.

Q4. What is the age limit for IIT Dharwad Project Associate I?

The age must be not exceeding 35 years as on the date of the selection process.

Q5. What is the salary of IIT Dharwad Project Associate I?

PG candidates receive ₹31,000 per month and BE candidates receive ₹25,000 per month, each with 16% House Rent Allowance.

Q6. Is HRA paid on top of the Project Associate I pay?

Yes. A 16% House Rent Allowance per month is paid in addition to the consolidated emoluments of ₹31,000 or ₹25,000.

Q7. How do I apply for IIT Dharwad Project Associate I?

Fill in the online application form linked in the notice by 17 November 2026.

Q8. What is the selection process for IIT Dharwad Project Associate I?

Applications are screened first, and only shortlisted applicants are called for an online interview. The interview is tentatively scheduled for 19 November 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.

Q9. Is the IIT Dharwad Project Associate I job permanent?

No. It is a temporary project position with a tenure of a maximum of 5 months. Selected candidates will have no claim on any regular position.

Q10. Will TA/DA be paid for the selection process?

No. The notice states that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the Selection Process.

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