Project Manager

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur; Kanpur; On-site; INR 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur invites applications for Admin/Account Support (Project Manager) in a DRDO Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence at IIT Kanpur. The post is temporary and based at the institute, with two positions to fill.

The appointment is for one year with possible extensions. Salary is Rs 35,000 plus HRA and a 3% yearly increment. Applications should reach by 28 Oct 2026 with full details and certificates.

Qualifications

• Graduate with 2 years of similar work experience.
• Postgraduate degree with 8 years or Graduate with 10 years of relevant experience; or CA/ICWA/CS with 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in government organizations or academic institutes is preferred.

Education

Graduate degree with 2 years of similar work experience

Post graduate degree + 8 years of relevant experience or Graduate with 10 years

CA/ICWA/CS + 2 years supervisory experience

Experience in government organization or academic institute

Job description

Advertisement for Project Vacancy of Admin/Account Support (Project Manager) at IIT Kanpur

Applications are invited for the post of Admin/Account Support (Project Manager) – Two positions in a DRDO Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

Position

Admin/Account Support (Project Manager) – TWO positions

Minimum Qualification

Graduate degree with 2 years of similar work experience

Desirable

Post graduate degree + 8 years of relevant experience or Graduate with 10 years of relevant experience at appropriate level. Or (CA/ICWA/CS) + 2 years of relevant experience at supervisory level in a Govt. organization or in educational institute or in organization of repute.

Relevant experience in government organization or academic institute with a similar experience

Ref. No:

DRDO/DORD/2022369/2026/ProjMgr

Salary Range:

Rs. 35000 + HRA (with 3% yearly increment).

The post is purely temporary and is for a duration of 01 Year + Provision of 2 extension or end of the Project whichever is earlier. Interested candidates must apply so the application is received by 5 pm of October 28, 2026 with a cover letter giving full details of qualifications and experience. Please enclose required certificates along with. Please include reference number and experience details in your cover letter when applying for this position.

Only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience will not be called for the interview. Also, possessing minimum qualification does not grant one the call for interview. Interview will be tentatively held during November 2026.

Note:

No TA will be provided to candidates called for interview.

Application Deadline and Postal Address:

Hard copy of the application (with required certificates) stating the reference number must reach by 5 pm on Oct. 28, 2026, to the following address:

Dr. Kantesh Balani
Faculty Building, Room 413
Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur,
Kanpur- 208016, U.P., India