IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad; Dhanbad; On-site; INR 279,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad invites applications for a Project Associate-I on a CMPDI-sponsored research project on paste backfilling in coal mines. A B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory, and candidates must be age 35 or younger.

Fellowship is Rs. 31,000 + HRA or Rs. 25,000 + HRA depending on qualification. Last date to apply by email is 06 November 2026; the tenure is up to six months or till 28 February 2027; apply to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Essential qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Desirable qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Age limit: 35 years (Maximum)

Responsibilities

• The Project Associate-I will prepare the 2D drawings and the 3D model of the backfilling plant.
• Eligible candidates will assist in project documentation and coordination with CMPDI stakeholders.

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has one Project Associate-I post open on a CIL (CMPDI) sponsored research project about paste backfilling in coal mines. You need a B.E or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and must be 35 years old or younger. The fellowship is Rs. 31,000 plus HRA, or Rs. 25,000 plus HRA, depending on how you qualified. Applications go by email, and the last date is 6 November 2026, which is about a week after the notice was issued.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

IIT (ISM) Project No. SRDP 1306 I

Sanction No. DAR/27/2026-27, dated 04/2026

Post Project Associate-I

Total vacancies 01

Fellowship Rs. 31,000 + HRA or Rs. 25,000 + HRA

Maximum age 35 years

Notice date 29.10.2026

Last date 06.11.2026

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the Project

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad is a technical institute in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The Office of the Dean (Research & Development) issued this notice for a research project sponsored by CIL (CMPDI). The project is titled "Pilot scale paste backfilling to evaluate the effectiveness of paste fill technology in conventional bord and pillar coal mining working using LHD/SDL". Its Principal Investigator is Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera.

Post

Pay (Fellowship)

Project Associate-I 01 Rs. 31,000 + HRA or Rs. 25,000 + HRA

Fellowship

Candidate

Scholars selected through (a) a National Eligibility Test, meaning CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or (b) a selection process through a national-level examination conducted by a Central Government department or its agencies and institutions Rs. 31,000 + HRA

Others who do not fall under the above Rs. 25,000 + HRA, as per IIT (ISM) rule

Job Description

The Project Associate-I will prepare the 2D drawings and the 3D model of the backfilling plant.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Project Associate-I Eligibility 2026

Criterion

Requirement

Essential qualification B. E / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Desirable qualification B.E / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Age limit 35 years (Maximum)

The B.E or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory. The notice also lists the same degree as the desirable qualification. For full eligibility details for this post, see the official notification.

Event

Date

Notice issued 29.10.2026

Last date to apply by email 06.11.2026

Project tenure Maximum 06 months or till 28.02.2027

Selection Process

• Candidates are shortlisted on merit and according to the needs of the project.
• Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
• Shortlisted candidates will be told the date of the interview.
• No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview. If you need to stay in Dhanbad, you must arrange your own accommodation.

Service Conditions

This is a project position, not a regular post. It lasts for a maximum of 06 months or until 28 February 2027.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Project Associate I (Mechanical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Which degree do I need for the IIT (ISM) Project Associate-I post?

You need a B.E or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. It is listed as both the essential and the desirable qualification.

Q2. Who gets Rs. 31,000 and who gets Rs. 25,000?

Candidates who qualified through CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship), GATE or a national-level examination run by a Central Government department or its agencies get Rs. 31,000 plus HRA. Everyone else gets Rs. 25,000 plus HRA.

Q3. What will the Project Associate-I do?

The work is preparing the 2D drawings and the 3D model of the backfilling plant for the CIL (CMPDI) paste backfilling project.

Q4. How long will the job last?

It lasts for a maximum of 06 months or until 28 February 2027.

Q5. What should I write in the email subject line?

Write "Application for the position of Project Associate-I" and send the email to [e-mail].

Q6. How big can the attachment be?

Send all your documents as one PDF file of less than 2 MB.

Q7. Will everyone who meets the qualification be called for the interview?

No. Candidates are shortlisted on merit and according to the project's needs. Only those shortlisted will be told the interview date.

Q8. Will IIT (ISM) pay travel costs for the interview?

No. No TA/DA is paid, and candidates must arrange their own stay in Dhanbad if they need one.

Q9. Who is the Principal Investigator of the project?

Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera is the Principal Investigator of project SRDP 1306 I.