IIT Ropar DRIF Project Officer Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Minimum 5 years in Armed Forces or equivalent Pay Band 12; MBA/PGDBM or financial management certificate is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in the Armed Forces or equivalent of Pay Band 12 and above in administrative/managerial roles.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The IIT Ropar Defence Research and Innovation Foundation (DRIF) is seeking a Project Officer for 1 vacancy to manage strategic defence projects and coordinate between the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and academia. The role offers a fixed monthly consolidated remuneration for a contract period of 11 months, focusing on documentation, budgeting, and project execution. Candidates with a background in the Armed Forces or equivalent administrative roles and a business management degree will find this a prestigious opportunity to support the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative. This position is ideal for professionals with extensive field experience across technology domains looking to drive high-impact projects in a multi-domain environment.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years as of the application deadline.
- Employment is on a contract basis for a fixed duration of 11 months only.
- Selection involves shortlisting based on CV followed by online and in-person interactions.
- No application fee is required to apply for this recruitment process.
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Armed Forces or equivalent Pay Band 12 administrative roles.
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Additional Salary Information
Exact remuneration will be decided by the Board; however, monthly consolidated pay will be fixed with no other allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on CV Online Interaction In-person Interaction
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Refer to official notification for category-specific reservation norms as per Government of India rules.
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed CV highlighting field experience and people-management skills.
- Ensure the CV includes details of Armed Forces service or equivalent administrative roles.
- Compose an email to ssmahal@iitrpr.ac.in.
- Use the exact subject line: Application for the Position of Project Officer.
- Attach the CV and any relevant certificates or documents.
- Submit the application email on or before 30 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The exact remuneration will be decided by the Board, but it will be a fixed monthly consolidated pay with no other allowances.
The essential qualification is 5 years of experience in the Armed Forces or equivalent Pay Band 12; an MBA, PGDBM, or financial management certificate is desirable.
Candidates must be under 56 years of age to be eligible for this position.
