IIT Gandhinagar Project Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,269,000 - 1,521,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar invites applications for a Project Manager in the Electrical Engineering Department. The role handles project management, procurement, and HR duties for the Smart ESD Safety Diagnostics System project under ANRF's MAHA EV Consortium.

The selected candidate will oversee project timelines, coordinate with industry partners, and prepare documentation in line with institute and funding agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
• The candidate should have a good academic record throughout. The percentage or grade points must be a minimum of 60% or equivalent in Graduation and above, and 55% or equivalent grade in 10th and 12th.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful running of the project and ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate with the industry partner and manage project timeline and milestones.
• Provide documentation in line with institute and funding agency requirements.

Skills

Project management

Lab equipment procurement

HR management

Project handling

Education

Doctoral degree in Science

Master's degree in Engineering or Technology

60% in Graduation and above

55% in 10th and 12th

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

POST NAME Project Manager

QUALIFICATION M.Phil/Ph.D, B.Tech/B.E, Post Graduate

The Electrical Engineering Department of Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has 1 Project Manager post on the project "Smart ESD (Energy Storage Device) Safety Diagnostics System", which is part of ANRF's MAHA EV Consortium E-RIDES. The post pays a consolidated ₹1,25,000 per month for 1 year, and it can be extended based on satisfactory performance. Candidates need a Doctoral degree in Science or a Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology. Apply online through recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff by 1 November 2026.

IIT Gandhinagar Project Manager at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Research & Development Office

Advertisement No. SPON/70117/Advt0362

Department Electrical Engineering

Project Smart ESD (Energy Storage Device) Safety Diagnostics System as a part of ANRF's MAHA EV Consortium E-RIDES: Empowering Research in Indigenous Development of EV Sub-systems

Tenure 1 year (extendable based on satisfactory performance)

The official notification does not specify the age limit, the application fee or the stages of the selection process.

About IIT Gandhinagar

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a public technical institute in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Its Research & Development Office issued this advertisement for a project post in the Electrical Engineering Department. Dr Pallavi Bharadwaj is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the project.

Who Can Apply

The Project Manager post follows the Funding Agency norms, not the Institute norms. The notice sets out these essential qualifications and experience:

• Doctoral degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
• The candidate should have a good academic record throughout. The percentage or grade points must be a minimum of 60% or equivalent in Graduation and above, and 55% or equivalent grade in 10th and 12th.
• Experience in project handling, laboratory equipment procurement and management, along with human resources hiring and management, will be preferred.

Desirable: Previous industrial and/or academic management experience will be preferred for this role.

The notice does not mention an age limit for the post. For the full eligibility conditions of the post, see the official notification.

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The Project Manager gets a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹1,25,000 per month. The notice lists House Rent Allowance as "NA". The appointment is for 1 year, and it can be extended based on satisfactory performance.

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• The selected candidate will oversee the successful running of the project while contributing towards technical milestones.
• They will be responsible for communicating with the industry partner as well as taking care of project timeline and milestone achievement while providing documentation in line with the institute and funding agency requirements.

For questions, contact the PI, Dr. Pallavi Bharadwaj, at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

• Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
• 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 Project Manager (Electrical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

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

There is 1 vacancy for the Project Manager post under advertisement SPON/70117/Advt0362.

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

The last date of application submission is 1 November 2026.

Q3. What qualification is required for the IIT Gandhinagar Project Manager post?

Candidates need a Doctoral degree in Science or a Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. They also need at least 60% or equivalent in Graduation and above, and 55% or equivalent grade in 10th and 12th.

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

The consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹1,25,000 per month. The notice lists House Rent Allowance as "NA".

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

Apply online through IIT Gandhinagar's project staff recruitment portal (recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff) by 1 November 2026.

Q6. Is the IIT Gandhinagar Project Manager job permanent?

No. It is a project post with a duration of 1 year, which can be extended based on satisfactory performance.

Q7. What experience is preferred for the IIT Gandhinagar Project Manager post?

The notice prefers experience in project handling, laboratory equipment procurement and management, and human resources hiring and management. It also prefers previous industrial and/or academic management experience.

Q8. Does meeting the minimum eligibility guarantee shortlisting at IIT Gandhinagar?

No. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee shortlisting or appointment, and a higher cutoff level may be used.

Q9. Whom can I contact about the IIT Gandhinagar Project Manager post?

You can contact the PI, Dr. Pallavi Bharadwaj, at [e-mail] or [e-mail].