Project Associate – I Recruitment at IIEST Shibpur 2026

West Bengal, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹31,000 - ₹48,100 per month
Qualification
Qualification: M.Tech or M.E. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD).
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible; knowledge in CATIA/SOLID Works, MATLAB, and Compressible flows is desirable.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 32 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Hybrid Application
Deadline
Deadline:

The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, is recruiting for one Project Associate - I position to work on a high-impact DST-ANRF project involving supersonic jet screech dynamics. Candidates with an M.E. or M.Tech in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 60% marks are eligible to apply for this research-intensive role. The position offers a competitive monthly remuneration of up to ₹48,100 for GATE/NET qualified individuals, providing an excellent platform for those aiming to pursue a PhD in aerospace dynamics. This recruitment represents a unique opportunity to contribute to stealth-class nozzle technology within a premier national institute.

  • The upper age limit is 32 years, with a 5-year relaxation available for SC, ST, Women, and PwD candidates.
  • Remuneration is structured at ₹37,000 plus HRA for GATE/NET qualified candidates and ₹31,000 plus HRA for others.
  • The project has a defined duration of three years or until the completion of the research project.
  • A walk-in interview is scheduled for July 6, 2026, at the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics.
  • Applicants must submit their bio-data and soft copies of certificates via email by July 3, 2026, to be considered.
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Additional Salary Information

₹37,000 + 30% HRA (₹48,100) for GATE/NET qualified; ₹31,000 + 30% HRA (₹40,300) for non-GATE/NET candidates.

Important Dates

Notification Date 17 June 2026
Soft Copy Submission Deadline 03 July 2026
Walk-in Interview Date 06 July 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on email applications Walk-in Interview Document Verification

Application Fees

No application fee

Reservation

Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Woman/PH candidates Minimum marks relaxation to 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates

How to Apply

  • Draft an application letter on plain paper and prepare an updated bio-data.
  • Gather self-attested soft copies of all mark sheets and certificates.
  • Email the application and documents to ajmira@aero.iiests.ac.in by July 3, 2026, 5:00 PM.
  • Ensure the email subject clearly mentions the post and project code.
  • Attend the walk-in interview on July 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIEST Shibpur.
  • Carry original documents for physical verification during the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

The monthly remuneration is ₹37,000 plus 30% HRA (Total ₹48,100) for GATE/NET qualified candidates, and ₹31,000 plus 30% HRA (Total ₹40,300) for others.

Candidates must have an M.Tech or M.E. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD).

The maximum age limit is 32 years as of the interview date, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories and women.