IUST Recruitment 2026: 01 Project Assistant – Apply Online @ www.iust.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The single Project Assistant post is funded by Jammu and Kashmir Science, Technology & Innovation Council (JKST&IC) under the research project titled "Design & Deployment of Smart Weather Stations for Hyperlocal Data-Driven Precision Horticulture in J&K."

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and called for a physical interview before the Selection Committee at the IUST, Awantipora campus.
• The shortlisted list of candidates and the interview date, time, and venue will be displayed on the official University website at www.iust.ac.in.
• The Selection Committee reserves the right not to fill up the post if no candidate is found suitable for the position.
• The University reserves the right to cancel the post without assigning any reason.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the interview.
• The engagement is purely temporary, performance-based, and co-terminus with the project duration.
• The selected candidate must join within 07 days from the date of issuance of the appointment order.
• A candidate resigning before completion of the engagement must serve a one-month notice or pay one month's emoluments in lieu thereof.

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Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Submit the online application through the official University website www.iust.ac.in by 18 October 2026.
• Print the application form and gather all relevant documents and certificates.
• Submit the hardcopy of the application form along with all relevant documents and certificates to the Office, Department of Electrical Engineering, IUST, Awantipora by 19 October 2026. No other mode of application shall be accepted.
• Carry original documents regarding qualifications, experience, publications, etc. at the time of the interview.

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Is there any application fee for IUST Project Assistant recruitment?

• No. There is no application fee for this Project Assistant recruitment.

What is the salary structure for IUST Project Assistant?

• The Project Assistant will receive a monthly remuneration of ₹20,000/- plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible. Payment of salary is subject to release of funds by the funding agency.

What is the minimum qualification for IUST Project Assistant?

• Candidates must hold a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or an allied discipline with 55% marks. Practical experience in IoT, Embedded Systems, and Python is desirable but not mandatory.