IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 670,000 - 1,395,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar invites applications for a Program Manager in the NEEV outreach program. The post offers a consolidated monthly salary of Rs 60,000 to Rs 1,25,000 and is valid till 31 December 2027. Candidates must hold Ph.D.

or equivalent or equivalent qualifications with required post-qualification experience. Eligibility includes multiple qualification paths with minimum marks; strong project management and communication skills in English and Hindi are required;

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent, OR M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. with 02 years post-qualification experience.
• OR B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification with 04 years experience.
• OR B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. with 08 years experience.
• Academic record: minimum 60% since Graduation and 55% in 10th/12th.

Responsibilities

• Manage the projects and activities of NEEV, including skill development, education and livelihood.
• Coordinate with funding/government/internal stakeholders.
• Identify funding opportunities and expand the NEEV program with new projects.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, compliance, PR, impact assessment and team management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Gujarati language knowledge

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent with 02+ years

B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification

BCA/B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. with 08 years

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

POST NAME Program Manager

QUALIFICATION Any Graduate, B.A, B.B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, BCA, CA, CS, LLB, LLM, M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, MCA, MS/MD

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar has 1 Program Manager post in NEEV, its community outreach program. The pay is a consolidated Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,25,000/- per month, and the appointment runs till 31/12/2027. Candidates need a Ph.D. or a recognised degree with post‑qualification experience, as listed below. Applications are made online through the institute's project staff recruitment website (recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff) by 6 November 2026.

IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Research & Development Office

Advertisement No. OTH/12177/Advt0343 dated 21.10.2026

Department NEEV (FIC)

Project NEEV

Tenure Till 31/12/2027

Post Name(s) Program Manager

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,25,000/- per month (consolidated)

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Gandhinagar

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is the institute that issued this advertisement through its Research & Development Office. NEEV is the institute's community outreach program. Its mission is to empower under‑served grassroots communities through skill development and entrepreneurship, livelihood, and education programs. The notice gives NEEV's website (neev.iitgn.ac.in), Instagram page (instagram.com/neeviitgn) and YouTube channel (youtube.com/@NEEVIITGN) for more information about the program.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility for the Program Manager post follows Institute norms, not Funding Agency norms. A candidate must meet any one of the four options below as the essential qualification and experience:

• Ph.D. or equivalent.
• OR M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 02 years of post qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• OR B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post‑qualification experience in teaching/research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• OR B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 08 years of post‑qualification experience in teaching/research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.

AND the academic record must meet these marks: a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onward, and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.

• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Knowledge of Gujarati language is a plus.
• Prior experience working in non‑profit or NGO is a plus.

Check the official notification for how the "appropriate discipline" condition applies to each qualification.

The Program Manager gets a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,25,000/- per month. The appointment lasts till 31/12/2027. Renewal will be based on the performance and availability of funds.

• Manage the projects and activities of NEEV, including skill development, education, and livelihood verticals.
• Coordinate with funding agencies, government agencies, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Look for new funding opportunities and expand the NEEV program with new projects.
• Responsibilities include fundraising, budgeting, annual planning, overseeing implementation, reporting and compliance management, PR management, impact assessment, stakeholder liaisoning, and team management.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment, and a higher cutoff level may be used. The institute reserves all rights not to call an applicant for a selection test, or not to fill the position through this round of selection, without giving any reason.

IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 for Program Manager?

There is 1 Program Manager position in NEEV, under Advertisement No. OTH/12177/Advt0343.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager post?

The last date of application submission is 6 November 2026.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager post?

Candidates need a Ph.D. or equivalent, OR M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. with 02 years of experience, OR B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification with 04 years of experience, OR B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. with 08 years of experience. They also need at least 60% from Graduation onward and 55% in class 10th and 12th.

Q4. What is the salary of the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager?

The consolidated monthly remuneration is Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,25,000/- per month.

Q5. How do I apply for the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager post?

Apply online through the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment website (recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff) by 6 November 2026. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Q6. What is the selection process for the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager post?

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online. A higher cutoff level may be used for shortlisting.

Q7. Is the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager post permanent?

No. The appointment runs till 31/12/2027, and renewal will be based on the performance and availability of funds.

Q8. Which languages are useful for the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager post?

Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi are desirable, and knowledge of Gujarati language is a plus.

Q9. Whom can I contact about the IIT Gandhinagar Program Manager recruitment?

Candidates can email the Principal Investigator, Hari Sai Ganesh, at [e-mail].